Office of Sustainability
Upcoming Events
🌿 Celebrate Campus Sustainability Month with the Office of Sustainability! 🌿
Throughout October, we’re excited to host a series of events that highlight sustainability,
social justice, and community well-being. All events are free and open to both the
campus and wider Hattiesburg community. We’d love for you to join us for these informative
and fun opportunities to learn, connect, and make a difference!
If you have questions or suggestions, please reach out to melissa.covington@usm.edu.
Bra-Vo Donation Drive (Oct. 1 – 31)
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re collecting gently used,
reusable bras to reduce textile waste and support women in need. Donation boxes will
be located on the 1st floor of every residence hall. Off-campus? Email melissa.covington@usm.edu
to coordinate a drop-off. Donations will be collected weekly and distributed to women
in need. Let’s support the cause and the planet!
Project Green Challenge (Oct. 1 – 31)
Join this international eco-movement by completing 30 days of daily sustainability
challenges! Whether solo or in a group, you’ll learn, act, and inspire change on campus
and beyond. Ready to take the challenge? Register today at projectgreenchallenge.com/login.
Recycling Olympics (Oct. 8, 11 AM – 1 PM, Weathersby Lawn)
Here’s your chance to be an Olympic athlete—no passport required! Join us for fun
Olympic-style events with a recycling twist. Test your skills, learn about sustainability,
and compete for prizes—all while Seymour cheers you on from the sidelines!
Swap Table (Oct. 15 , 10 AM – 1 PM, Shoemaker Square)
Bring an item, take an item—no money needed! Reusing and trading goods helps extend
their life, reduces waste, and saves you money. One person’s “unused” is another’s
“new favorite”!
Learn the Label (Oct. 22, 11 AM – 2 PM, Shoemaker Square)
Confused about recycling? We’ll help you sort it out! Learn key terms like Wishcycling
and Precycling, the differences in plastics, and what can (and can’t) be recycled
at USM. Let’s improve recycling habits together and build a cleaner, greener campus.
Social Justice Fair (Oct. 29, 10 AM – 1 PM, Shoemaker Square)
Join campus and community organizations as they share messages of respect, dignity,
equality, and justice. Learn about pressing social justice issues, discover volunteer
opportunities, and show your support for building a more equitable world.
✨ Mark your calendars, bring your friends, and help us make this October a month of
sustainability, learning, and action!
