Student Essays, Opinions & Other Insights on a Sustainable UMD 2013-2014 Academic Year | Page 27

Public Health Garden Club: This club designed and maintains the garden located
to the west of SPH in order to advance the public health needs and policies of our state
and beyond through practical lessons on agriculture and sustainability.

RHA Sustainability Committee: SCOM is focused on promoting "green"
awareness, specifically for UMD residents. This year they planned an event and campaign
called “Lose the Lights” to raise awareness about electricity use on campus and how
to reduce impact.

Terp Changemakers: Catalyzes social innovation in higher education through a
global network of entrepreneurial students, faculty and community leaders. This year the
group held consultation meetings to help students launch sustainable business
ventures.

Terrapin Trail Club:

Offers students and other interested persons an opportunity to
enjoy the outdoors, to provide training and guidance in the techniques and safety
procedures used in outdoor sports, to encourage conservation, and to encourage social
participation as an avenue to maturity.

Sierra Club, UMCP Chapter: Aims to act as a branch of the national Sierra Club to
support their campaigns, and goal to explore, enjoy, and protect the planet. We will work
to educate students on different environmental issues and provide community service
projects and trips. Students will also gain experience working on national campaigns on
campus.

Society for Green Business: Promotes sustainable business values by introducing
students to new and innovative ways in which businesses have adopted green practices,
encouraging students to value environmental concerns and advocating green measures at
the university. This organization led an initiative that assisted UMD Dining Services to
transition to using compostable food containers, Implemented ink-cartridge
recycling program, Partnered with NGO, Casey Tree Planting to help plant trees in
D.C.

Smith Net Impact: This is a group within the Smith business school

designed to
enable students to connect with other leaders who have incorporated
sustainability into their careers so they can “do good” and transform society.

VegTerps: Brings together vegan, vegetarian, pescetarian and vegcurious students
at University of Maryland. Has a focus on animal rights, with an emphasis on advocacy
and outreach work. VegTerps hopes to increase awareness of the issues that surround
animal rights.

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