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We are a community-driven office working to advance a culture and practice of sustainability at CU

At Concordia, the Office of Sustainability upholds the University’s Sustainability Policy and promotes best practices in ecological, economic, and social sustainability. In close collaboration with members from all levels of the University, the Office of Sustainability is responsible for developing, coordinating, maintaining, and enhancing sustainability-related initiatives, strategies, and programs.

06/15/2026

Work with the Office of Sustainability this Fall!

We’re hiring students through Concordia’s Work Study Program to support campus initiatives, including engagement activities, reuse programming at and and our biodiversity projects.

To be eligible for our Work Study positions, you must apply to the program between June 15th and July 15th.

Job postings will be available beginning August 1st, so now is the time to apply to the Work Study Program and confirm your eligibility.

Gain paid experience while contributing to sustainability initiatives on campus. Learn more through the link in our bio.

06/04/2026

2026 Sustainability Champion Spotlight - Dominique Dumont & Rocío Carvajo Lucena 👏

As co-leads of Concordia’s Campus Master Plan, Dominique and Rocío have helped ensure sustainability is woven into the future of

Through a collaborative planning process that engaged more than 1,100 students, staff, faculty and community members, they helped shape a shared vision for a campus that is more sustainable, resilient and inclusive.

The Campus Master Plan positions sustainability, biodiversity, climate resilience, accessibility and Indigenous decolonization as guiding principles for future development decisions, influencing everything from buildings and mobility systems to green spaces and infrastructure.

By embedding these values into Concordia’s long-term planning framework, Dominique and Rocío are helping create a campus that can better respond to environmental and social challenges while supporting the well-being of future generations.

Their work is a fitting conclusion to this year’s Sustainability Champion spotlights! Thank you for celebrating the people helping advance sustainability at Concordia.

05/28/2026

2026 Sustainability Champion Spotlight - Julie Kriter, Joshua Augusto, Jonah Doniewski & Ryan Assaker 👏

As the founding organizers behind Students for , this team has demonstrated the power of student-led action in shaping a more circular campus at .

Through advocacy, outreach and community organizing, they played a key role in securing the future of the Concordia University Centre for Creative Reuse and transforming it into a lasting resource that supports waste reduction, material reuse and creative experimentation. Since their campaign, each of them has continued supporting CUCCR in different ways, helping ensure its long-term success and growth.

By combining persistence, creativity, collaboration (and fun!), they’ve shown how student-led initiatives can drive meaningful, lasting sustainability impact at Concordia.

Stay tuned for more of our 2026 Sustainability Champion spotlights!

05/21/2026

2026 Sustainability Champion Spotlight - Kewal Doshi 👏

As President of , Kewal has bridged sustainability and community with business.

As President of JSEC, he oversaw the growth of the Youth Summit on Sustainable Business into Canada’s largest youth sustainability conference. He also expanded mentorship and hands-on consulting opportunities for the business community at Concordia while connecting students directly with the tools and networks needed to lead in sustainable business.

Beyond JSEC, his leadership has driven lasting structural change through rewriting long-standing sustainability policy and introducing funding to support certified sustainable events across student associations.

Whether leading major initiatives or sparking one-on-one conversations, Kewal brings vision, drive and a deep commitment to making sustainability an integral part of business education and practice.

Stay tuned for more of our 2026 Sustainability Champion spotlights!

05/20/2026

Congratulations to Shatha Arslan on being named Fair Trade Ambassador of the Year 🤩

Shatha first got involved in fair trade and sustainability work through the Sustainability Ambassadors Program, where she began as a Fair Trade Ambassador helping to build awareness around ethical sourcing, community empowerment and sustainable food systems
on campus.

Since then, her dedication to fair trade education and advocacy has continued to grow through her role as Concordia’s Fair Trade Coordinator, helping strengthen ’s culture of sustainability and social justice. Concordia’s ongoing commitment to fair trade includes initiatives like Fair Trade Campus certification, fair-trade food offerings such as our own coffee blend, Stingers Roast, and student-led engagement opportunities including this past year’s record-breaking fair trade banana cake!

We’re so proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and the impact Shatha continues to make in our community. Thank you, Shatha! 💚

05/14/2026

2026 Sustainability Champion spotlight - Nico Schutte 👏

Through excitement for biodiversity, hands-on leadership and ecological knowledge, Nico has helped shape a more regenerative and community-driven approach to sustainability at Concordia.

As a founding member of , they’ve supported the growth of campus food systems rooted in collaboration and ecological care by helping build spaces where sustainable practices can thrive long-term.

From mushroom cultivation and soil-building experiments to foraging education, native plant integration and biodiversity restoration, Nico has championed biodiversity and regenerative agriculture at . Their work has included planting milkweed to support monarch butterfly populations, growing two native pawpaw trees from seed, establishing six new ramp patches across campus and helping reintroduce the historic Montreal melon.

Thanks to seed-saving efforts from last year’s harvest, Montreal melon seeds will soon be available through the new seed library launching soon at the Vanier Library on Loyola campus, giving community members the chance to grow their own piece of local agricultural history.

As Nico steps away from their role at Coop CultivAction and Concordia to pursue new opportunities, we are happy to celebrate their contributions to sustainability at Concordia. They leave behind a lasting impact on the Concordia gardens and community. Their knowledge, leadership and care will be deeply missed but the spaces, species and relationships they helped cultivate will continue to grow, thank you Nico!

Stay tuned for more of our 2026 Sustainability Champion spotlights 🌱

05/07/2026

2026 Sustainability Champion Spotlight

Zariah Williams 👏

As a dedicated student leader, Zariah (.dyyy) has spent the past several years strengthening sustainability culture at Concordia by aligning environmental action, social impact and student engagement.

From her work as a Sustainability Ambassador to her role as the VP External with the , Zariah has helped rebuild and grow a thriving community through multiple workshops and events.

Through initiatives like Roots and Recipes cookbook (pictured), she’s fostered conversations around local food, cultural identity and community care.

Whether collaborating with nonprofits during her District 3 residency or supporting peers through mentorship and leadership programs, Zariah brings creativity, energy and a deep commitment to making sustainability inclusive and actionable.

Stay tuned for more of our 2026 Sustainability Champion spotlights

05/05/2026

The has welcomed many Sustainability Volunteers this year!

Volunteering at the Concordia Greenhouse is a great fit for those who don’t mind getting their hands dirty with soil, compost and who are comfortable working independently.

As a volunteer, you might:

- Learn the watering needs and schedules of a variety of plants
- Support pest control (must be okay dealing with bugs 🐛)
- Explore plant propagation techniques
- Help repot plants in preparation for events and sales

The Greenhouse offers a low-pressure environment where you can ease into volunteering at your own pace. It is a great fit if you’re interested in plants, urban agriculture and hands-on sustainability work. Volunteers can collaborate with coordinators to develop ideas and projects over time, whether you prefer sticking to a routine or exploring something
new, there’s room to grow.

The Greenhouse won’t be accepting volunteers this summer, but you can sign up to be notified when sessions resume in the fall—and explore other on-campus sustainability volunteer opportunities available now via the link in our bio.

⭐️ Complete 10+ volunteer hours to earn a Co-Curricular Record—official recognition from Concordia for your sustainability leadership.

Want to get involved?
Head to the link in our bio to sign up through the Sustainability Volunteer Program.

04/30/2026

Sustainability Champion 2026 Spotlight
Josh Jensen & Joé Côté-Rancourt 👏

As Co-Curators of Sustainability at FOFA Gallery, Josh and Joé have made sustainability a core part of how exhibitions are imagined, built and experienced.

From phasing out single-use vinyl in exhibitions to developing reusable signage systems, hands-on workshops and open-access tools, their work is shaping sustainable exhibition-making.

Through teaching and experimentation and they turn sustainability into something practical that can be built into everyday curatorial practice.

Stay tuned for more of our 2026 Sustainability Champion spotlights!

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