Civil War Features Key Sustainability Initiative
Eugene, OR - For a game that was first played in 1894, it may be hard to imagine how the 119th edition of the upcoming Civil War football rivalry between the University of Oregon Ducks and Oregon State Beavers on Friday at Autzen Stadium might make history. But one thing is certain, it will be the first NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision football game to pursue certification from the Council for Responsible Sport—a measure of the game’s positive environmental, social and economic impact.
And it will provide tremendous visibility for what has truly been a team effort leading up to game day, thanks to the commitment of key Athletic Department partners like Sanipac and Daimler, to the involvement of graduate students from the Lundquist College of Business in documenting the many initiatives UO hopes will lead to certification.
“We pride ourselves as caretakers of our campus and community, which requires a continuous focus and effort on sustainability,” said Director of Athletics Rob Mullens. “The biggest annual sporting event in our state is the perfect way to demonstrate our commitment to this important area.”
Indeed, from a university policy that requires all new campus buildings to attain LEED certification, to a college that was recently ranked the #1 Green MBA program in the country by the Princeton Review, to the athletic department’s commitment to produce events that have far-reaching social benefits and the least possible environment impact, the University of Oregon’s overall commitment to sustainability reflects Eugene, Oregon’s community values. In addition, a partnership with the City of Eugene and their involvement with the Sustainable Cities movement, coupled with the University Office of Sustainability’s efforts to develop and manage innovative, high quality projects and programs, and tracking and reporting institutional progress keeps the focus on sustainability constant—all in hopes that 119 years from now the 2134 Civil War Game will still be leading the green sports movement.
And it will provide tremendous visibility for what has truly been a team effort leading up to game day, thanks to the commitment of key Athletic Department partners like Sanipac and Daimler, to the involvement of graduate students from the Lundquist College of Business in documenting the many initiatives UO hopes will lead to certification.
“We pride ourselves as caretakers of our campus and community, which requires a continuous focus and effort on sustainability,” said Director of Athletics Rob Mullens. “The biggest annual sporting event in our state is the perfect way to demonstrate our commitment to this important area.”
Indeed, from a university policy that requires all new campus buildings to attain LEED certification, to a college that was recently ranked the #1 Green MBA program in the country by the Princeton Review, to the athletic department’s commitment to produce events that have far-reaching social benefits and the least possible environment impact, the University of Oregon’s overall commitment to sustainability reflects Eugene, Oregon’s community values. In addition, a partnership with the City of Eugene and their involvement with the Sustainable Cities movement, coupled with the University Office of Sustainability’s efforts to develop and manage innovative, high quality projects and programs, and tracking and reporting institutional progress keeps the focus on sustainability constant—all in hopes that 119 years from now the 2134 Civil War Game will still be leading the green sports movement.
