Events

6:00pm - 7:00pm, Full title: Measuring Methane in the Arctic: Training the Next Generation of Researchers Through Fieldwork Speaker: Dr. Ruth Varner Interim Director of the Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans and Space and a Professor of Biogeochemistry in the Department of Earth Sciences and the Earth Systems Research Center Description: Measurements of methane emissions from Arctic ecosystems requires accessing remote locations. This field work, while challenging, provides essential gr...

12:00pm - 1:00pm, Pizza Lunch & Learn: PAID Summer 2026 Sustainability FellowshipsWednesday, October 15, 12 – 1 PMMUB, Room 115Please RSVP so we can ensure enough pizza for all.Join the Sustainability Institute for pizza while you learn about the PAID summer Sustainability Fellowship program (open to undergrads, graduate students and recent grads):- What is the Fellowship program?- Who is eligible? Any major or program of study?- What kind of organizations host Fellows and what are the ki...

10:00am - 3:00pm, All are welcome to Ocean Discovery Day where you'll discover Marine Science and Ocean Engineering at UNH. From ocean acoustics to plankton, there's something for everyone! Designed to engage explorers of all ages, Ocean Discovery Day offers a variety of hands-on activities and presentations. This program will be held at our state-of-the-art Ocean Engineering Lab. Get a glimpse at the latest technology used to map the ocean floor, see how scientists use data sondes to monitor...

5:00pm - 6:00pm,  Sustainability Café: Paws & Purpose 🐾For all UNH studentsWednesday, October 295 to 6 P.M.Wildcat Den, HoCo 2nd floorRSVP hereConnect with other students in a relaxed, casual atmosphere to enjoy food together, good conversation and a sustainability-related activity. Each month features a new theme and activity.This month, join us for a fun, sustainable twist on pet care! We’ll make DIY dog toys from upcycled materials for a local shelter, share eco-friendly pet tips, and...

12:40pm - 2:00pm, Changemaker Speaker Series: The Critical Decade: How Governments & Businesses Are Rising to Ensure a Resilient FutureThursday, October 30, 2025 12:40 – 2 p.m. MUB, Granite State Room Join us for an exploratory conversation on why the 2020s are pivotal as we work towards building thriving economies, ecosystems, and communities – and how businesses and governments are responding and moving forward in a time of significant social and cultural change. Speakers will draw insi...

3:30pm - 5:30pm, Thursday, October 30, 20253:30-5:30 p.m.MUB Strafford Room Celebrate with us! Students, faculty, staff and alumni will be recognized for their contributions to our collective commitment to human dignity for all people and ecological integrity in all places. Reception immediately following.  The Sustainability Awards program seeks to celebrate and incentivize research and scholarship, curriculum development and teaching, campus initiatives and culture, and external engagement ...

1:00pm - 2:00pm, PAID Summer 2026Sustainability FellowshipInfo-SessionNovember 4, 1-2 PMWhat's the Fellowship program?Who is eligible? Any major?What kind of organization would I work with and what kind of work would I be doing?How much would I get paid?Find out the answer to these questions and more at this online info-session!Learn more and register here.