• Sustainable Village

  The UAF Sustainable Village is a community for students who are passionate about the environment and reducing their carbon footprint. Opening for the first time in Fall 2012, the Village is an environmentally-focused community that conducts real time research concerning  renewable energy sources. This ground breaking research is  in collaboration with the UAF Office of Sustainability and the  Cold Climate Housing Research Center. Residents of the Village make a conscious effort to conserve energy and water, and are helping to  bring sustainable housing to the UAF campus . >> LEARN MORE HERE!

• EDGE Program

  The EDGE program help promote a smooth and successful transition into college life. This first-year experience (FYE) program is designed to assist freshman adjust both academically and socially to campus life. The EDGE program provides students with numerous opportunities throughout the year with an emphasis on meeting new friends and creating tight-knit community those first few weeks on campus. Many studies have shown that students living within FYE communites often achieve higher grade point averages and are more likely to persist until graduation. >> LEARN MORE HERE!

The Office of Sustainability is the University of Alaska Fairbank's own department focused on making UAF and our community a greener and better place. You can find information about UAF's Green Bike program, ways to save energy in the halls and around campus, and ways to get involved on campus. Click here for more information!