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 Jaclyn Boyle at boyleja@lewisu.edu or at (815) 836-5716

In the News

• Lewis University Celebrates Earth Week
  Published: April 18, 2016.
  The Lewis University celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day begins with a fresh fruit and vegetable Spring Market and concludes with the annual Arbor Day [MORE] 
  
  
• Efficient Showerheads Idea Wins “Come Clean, Go Green” 2016 Awards
  Published: April 15, 2016.
  Ideas for more efficient showerheads, drip irrigation systems and sensitive sprinklers won awards in the Come Clean, Go Green 2016 Event sponsored by Lewis [MORE] 
  
  
• Explore Lewis University’s Arboretum with a New App
  Published: March 9, 2016.
  Four Lewis University Environmental Science and Computer Science students created an Android app for nature lovers that want to learn more about the trees [MORE] 
  
  
• Lewis University Earns Tree Campus USA for Seventh Consecutive Year
  Published: February 18, 2016.
  The Arbor Day Foundation named Lewis University a Tree Campus USA for the seventh consecutive year. The designation celebrates Lewis University’s commitment [MORE] 
  
  
• Pumpkin Pitch Collects 500 Pounds of Pumpkins
  Published: November 18, 2015.
  Lewis University teamed up with Will County Land Use Department’s Resource Recovery and Energy Division to collect 500 lbs. of pumpkins during the second [MORE]