October is Campus Sustainability Month, an international celebration of sustainability on college and university campuses. Georgia Tech will host sustainability-focused events throughout the month. Multiple campus groups will host events showcasing their unique offerings which will provide a glimpse into the wide-ranging commitment to sustainability at Tech.  
  

Event Lineup  
  

Office Hours With a Sustainability Alum: Michael Mendoza 
Wednesday, Oct. 1   
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.   
Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business, Scheller College of Business  

Sign up for a 15-minute in-person “coffee” chat with Michael Mendoza, an operational and data leader and director of Energy Compliance at CodeGreen Solutions, and gain insights into: 

• Applicability of Computer Science and Engineering in Sustainability 

• What is Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG)? 

• Scuba Diving/Tennis – How to incorporate your hobbies into lifelong pursuits! 

• Energy Sector – What is it, what are the current trends, and where is it going?   

Spaces are limited, so sign up now and get your time to chat 1:1. Don’t miss this chance to hear from someone who’s been where you are! Register. 

Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems Insight Series  
Speaker: Robert Knotts, Executive Director, Federal Relations, Office of Institute Relations 
Thursday, Oct. 2 
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Virtual only. 

The Insight Series aims to aid Georgia Tech researchers in amplifying their impact in sustainability research. Fall events will feature speakers with experience engaging government agencies for partnerships and proposal development.  

ElectrifyGT Organization Meeting 
Oct. 2, 16, 23, 30 
6 p.m. 
Weber Building, Classroom 2

ElectrifyGT is a student-led sustainability consulting club and campaign focused on accelerating campus electrification at Georgia Tech. We develop economical electrification and decarbonization strategies by engaging key stakeholders, conducting research, and mobilizing student support to aid in a responsible transition. Our mission is grounded in the belief that electrification is the fastest and most effective way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on campus, while also delivering cost savings and public health benefits that are critical to Georgia Tech’s short- and long-term planning and the environment. Learn more. 

SUSTAIN-X Hangout featuring Ramtin Motahar, founder of Joulea  
Thursday, Oct. 2  
6 – 7 p.m.  
Weber Building, Classroom 2

At the first Hangout of the semester, hear Ramtin Motahar discuss his experience creating his startup company Joulea, an energy assessment platform that empowers building owners to maximize profitability and minimize carbon footprint. RSVP. 

Community Garden Workday  
Thursday, Oct. 2  
6 – 8 p.m.  
Students Organizing for Sustainability Community Garden 

Come out and join us as we harvest, plant, and maintain plots in the garden! Everyone is welcome to join – no experience needed! 

Make sure to dress appropriately, wear sunscreen, and bring water. Community garden workdays occur weekly throughout the year; check the Engage events portal for additional times. 

Sustainable Buildings Operations Workshop  
Wednesday, Oct. 8  
9 – 11 a.m.  
Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, Room 1128 

Hosted by the Office of Sustainability, join other building and operational staff to learn about opportunities for increasing sustainability in buildings, including energy and water efficiency strategies, and share your input on resources to support the building management community. This event will be most relevant to roles in building and facility management and operational building staff. Register. 

SUSTAIN-X Hangout featuring Jasmine Burton, founder of Wish for Wash 
Tuesday, Oct. 14  
11 a.m. – noon 
Mason Building, Room 2117 

At the second Hangout of the semester, hear from Jasmine Burton about her experience creating her startup company. Wish for Wash is an inclusive innovation in the impact economy that helps address global water, sanitation, and hygiene problems via human-centered research, design, and education. Register. 

Students Organizing for Sustainability (SOS) and the Energy Club host
"Voting for Georgia's Public Service Commission: Your Power Bill, Your Climate, Your Choice"
Tuesday, Oct. 14
5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design

The event will bring together journalists, advocates, and student voices to unpack how decisions made by the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) impact energy affordability, equity, and climate resilience across the state. With two PSC seats on the ballot this November, this conversation is especially timely for students and the broader campus community. Register.

Campus Sustainability Forum  
Wednesday, Oct. 15   
8:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.   
Dalney Building, Room 180  

The Office of Sustainability invites you to join our annual Campus Sustainability Forum. The event brings staff together to provide input on strategies for advancing campus sustainability goals. The day will include a series of information and engagement sessions on sustainability topics–, including building energy, circular economy, zero waste, water management, biodiversity, and sustainable transportation.   

This event is most relevant for operational and other staff members who help advance campus sustainability.  Find more details and registration information here.   

Student Innovation: Sustainability in Startups 
Wednesday, Oct. 15   
10 – 11 a.m.   
Clough Lounge (211), Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons 

Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems Insight Series  
Speaker: Donald Kirkland, Director, State Relations, Office of Institute Relations 
Thursday, Oct. 30 
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Virtual only. 

The Insight Series aims to aid Georgia Tech researchers in amplifying their impact in sustainability research. Fall events will feature speakers with experience engaging government agencies for partnerships and proposal development. 

The Georgia Tech Campus Calendar and the Engage campus event portal receive updates daily. Check the calendar and Engage for the most up-to-date information on sustainability events in October and throughout the year.