The Office of Green Initiatives coordinates sustainability efforts on and off campus with an emphasis on curricular engagement and connecting students to all that Kenyon has to offer at the BFEC, the Kenyon Farm, the Philander Chase Conservancy and the Kokosing Nature Preserve. Student Interns work as leaders in several areas including programs and events, outreach, and carbon neutrality planning.
Programs and Events
Throughout the year, interns with the OGI design and deliver programs and events geared towards improving campus sustainability literacy and engaging the Kenyon Community in our shared goal of carbon Neutrality by 2040. Hosting informational sessions, bringing speakers to campus and directing a multi-school conference in the spring are all the work of the OGI interns.
Outreach
Students with the OGI are the primary voice of the office. Whether it’s working with Community Advisers to improve recycling rates or coordinating with clubs and program houses to diversify sustainability messaging, we understand that there’s no communication more effective than peer to peer. Interns also routinely generate content to inform our entire Kenyon Community about ongoing efforts and opportunities.
Carbon Neutrality Planning
As student advocacy led Kenyon to pledge carbon neutrality that same energy remains an essential component of our efforts. OGI Interns are the force behind our emissions tracking and reporting. They tirelessly hunt down and compile the data we require for an honest accounting of our progress. Additionally, select interns serve on Kenyon’s Sustainability Steering committee; directly contributing to the strategic planning that will see us through 2040 and beyond.
David Heithaus
