Staff & Faculty Programs & Opportunities
Staff Eco Leaders
This program had its debut in Fall 2010. Key staff and faculty members from different departments around campus are coming together to strategize sustainability for their offices. Each year, Eco Leaders members will work together on a project to enhance sustainability in the Babson workplace. Contact sustainability@babson.edu to find out more or to join this group.
Lewis Institute
The Lewis Institute runs many initiatives aimed at engaging and connecting staff and faculty to sustainability opportunities, such as:
- sponsoring faculty to perform research on social entrepreneurship
- providing awards and recognition for staff, students and faculty working on social entrepreneurship and sustainability
- Making social entrepreneurship visible by inviting social entrepreneurs to Babson as speakers, teachers and workshop facilitators
Organic Garden
Initiated by two faculty members, two 4'x8' raised garden beds are maintained by faculty, staff, and students. Herbs, vegetables, and fruits are grown in the garden. It is located in between the Reynolds and Hollister buildings. Contact
Danielle Krcmar for more information.
Professional Development Opportunities
Environmental Action Workshops are available to all Babson employees and are administered by the Sustainability Office. These organized, structured workshops train individuals to become environmental change agents on campus. Interested in learning more about how you and your co-workers could live more sustainably? Interested in making your office a green office? Contact the Sustainability Office to schedule a workshop for your office today.
Conferences & Events – Babson supports employees in attending various local, regional, and national events with sustainability themes. Babson is a participant or member in the following organizations which offer many professional development opportunities for staff:
If you are a Babson employee interested in receiving support to attend a conference or event held by one of the organizations above or another organization, please contact the Sustainability Office at green@babson.edu.