Welcome

Sustainability Mission at Lewis University

In the spirit of knowledge, wisdom, fidelity, justice, and association, Lewis University is committed to making a significant reduction in our ecological footprint on campus as well as the world.

Contact Information

For questions about Sustainability at Lewis University contact John Lerczak at (815) 836-5716 or jlerczak@lewisu.edu.

In the News

• Work Begins on Lewis University Solar Array Project
  Published: February 10, 2020.
  Bulldozers are moving dirt to prepare the ground for a solar array project to be installed on the Lewis University Romeoville campus. The solar power system [MORE] 
  
  
• Stop By a Green Event This Fall
  Published: October 15, 2019.
  The Lewis University Romeoville Campus has a plethora of Environmentally-friendly events this Fall Semester. All are invited to stop by and join in. [MORE] 
  
  
• Growing Sustainable Communities Together Via the Calumet Collaborative
  Published: May 6, 2019.
  “Nature doesn’t have jurisdictional boundaries,” said Sarah Coulter, Executive Director of The Calumet Collaborative as part of her address at an event [MORE] 
  
  
• Lewis Signs Will County Regional Sustainability Network Compact
  Published: February 12, 2018.
  In 2014, the SMHEC Sustainability Task Force began working with communities through its Link and Leverage initiative to promote the growth and development [MORE] 
  
  
• Princeton’s Review Features Lewis University as a Green College
  Published: September 29, 2017.
  Lewis University is one of the most environmentally responsible colleges in the nation, according to The Princeton Review. The ranking guide at www.princetonreview.com/green-guide [MORE]