The University of St. Thomas

UST/CSC Civic Engagement Forum on Environmental Sustainability

Civic Engagement Forum to Focus on Environmental Sustainability

East Metro colleges and universities will be coming together with local community leaders on Monday November 10, from 6:00-8:15 PM at the Rauenhorst Hall, Coeur de Catherine at the College of St. Catherine to showcase innovative campus-community partnerships in environmental sustainability efforts and to discuss opportunities for future collaborations. St. Thomas University, the College of St. Catherine, Macalester College, Concordia University, and Bethel University will be participating in this event. The Forum will consist of a presentation by Will Steger, the Arctic explorer and environmental spokesperson, with testimonial presentations from each campus and an active discussion on environmental civic engagement. This Civic Engagement Forum is one of a series of such events co-sponsored by Minnesota Campus Compact, the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, the Minnesota Department of Education, and the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State. 

The purpose of the Forum is to: 

  • Document the successes of campus-community collaborations in environmental sustainability
  • Highlight best practices from these meaningful partnerships through cross campus dialogue
  • Identify new ways to collaborate to address environmental concerns in our community

This event is open to the public. The forum will feature statements from participants in a wide variety of partnerships and include an opportunity for public input through small group discussions during the event. For additional information please visit www.mncampuscompact.org.

About Minnesota Campus Compact


Minnesota Campus Compact and its 50 member colleges and universities are committed to developing leadership, citizenship and academic success for all Minnesotans. We foster the development of lifelong citizens and learners. Minnesota Campus Compact is affiliated with Campus Compact, a national network of more than 1,100 campuses, 34 state Compacts, and a national office, all dedicated to the civic purposes of higher education.