Tanya Quist, Director of the Campus Arboretum and Assistant Professor in the School of Plant Sciences is currently working with students to quantify economic and environmental benefits of campus trees. CO2 sequestration and GHG emission data will inform future landscape development and enhance our role as models of best practices for urban, arid regions globally. Other programs, including tree tours offered free of charge, collaborative projects with the National Phenology Network to assess impacts of climate change, and with the State Urban Forestry program to inventory urban trees in Arizona, all focus on public engagement in regional and global environmental issues. Dr. Quist also teaches a Sustainable Horticulture course in landscape planning and management practices that reduce inputs and impact urban ecology and human well-being.
Sustainability Spotlight
UA Office of Sustainability
The Office of Sustainability was established in October 2010 as part of a larger reorganization of UA Campus Sustainability to improve the coordination of environmental sustainability programs across the university. The Office coordinates students, faculty and staff to ensure the University of Arizona is a top-ranked institution among its peers for leadership in environmental sustainability as it pertains to campus design, student engagement, operations, education, research, and outreach.
The Office coordinates with:
- Presidents Advisory Council on Environmental Sustainability
- UA Green Fund Committee
- Academic units
- Business Affairs units
- Student Affairs units
- Student groups and clubs
- Various external partners
We are located in Likins Hall at the southeast corner of 6th Street and Highland Avenue. Use Google Maps to locate the entrance to our area in Likins Hall. Stop by to talk with us during open office hours on Tuesdays from 2-3pm or by appointment.
Mailing Address (different from physical address):
P.O. Box 210182
Tucson, AZ 85721-0182
NEW! we are hiring a graduate student for AY 12-13. See announcement here.
Office Staff
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Joe Abraham Director, Office of Sustainability jabraham@email.arizona.edu |
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David L Bradshaw Graduate Assistant - Institutional Planning bradshad@email.arizona.edu |
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Ome Eichenberger Undergrad Intern - Sustainable Food Production elondrae@email.arizona.edu |
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Megan Kimble Graduate Assistant - Communication megankimble@email.arizona.edu |
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Julia L Rudnick Coordinator of Sustainability Programs rudnick1@email.arizona.edu |
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Jess Thompson Undergrad Intern - Sustainable Food Production jthompso@email.arizona.edu |
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Emily Toffol NASA Space Grant Intern - Greenhouse Gas Inventory Research etoffol@email.arizona.edu |