Northern Arizona University

 

   

We are no longer accepting Learning Community applicants for the 2009-2010 Academic year

The Eco House/Sustainability LC connects approximately 20 freshmen of various majors with other environmentally-minded students. LC residents live together in Reilly Hall. Eco House/Sustainability LC residents strive to live and promote sustainable and environmentally-sensitive living within the university setting.

Common Courses

Seats in certain high-demand classes will be reserved for Eco House/Sustainability LC residents. Your advisor will help you enroll in these courses, which you will attend with other members of your LC. Visit Priority Enrollment to find out more about enrollment and advising. For fall ’09, seats will be reserved in:

ENV 199 – Topics in Environmental Science: Eco House seminar
This seminar examines issues of environmental sustainability and ecological stewardship through engagement in civic service, field trips, selected readings, discussion, and guest lectures. Counts as a 3 credit hour elective course.

 

Activities and Events

Each year LC residents work with residence hall staff to plan exciting and meaningful activities. Possible events in the Eco House/Sustainability LC include:

Welcome Gathering

Meet other LC residents and discuss future activities and events

 

Challenge Course

Connect with other LC residents as you build teamwork and leadership skills high above the ground

 

Faculty Dinner

Grab a plate and pick the brains of professors who share your environmental interests

 

City Recycling Tour

See in-person how the recyling process works

 

ARD Leed Building Tour
Learn what environmentally-friendly practices will be used in the university's new green building