1. Sustainability at NIU
  2. Get Involved
  3. Student Organizations

Student Organizations

If you’re interested in sustainability, there are a variety of campus organizations you can join to learn more, meet people with similar interests and make a difference in the world.

Collegiate Association of Unreasonable Social Entrepreneurs

The Collegiate Association of Unreasonable Social Entrepreneurs (CAUSE) provides members with skills, experiences and networks to help them make a social impact through innovation and entrepreneurship.

Engineers Without Borders

Members of Engineers Without Borders participate in engineering projects that have a positive impact on the world. The group is open to students of all majors and experience levels. In addition to engineering, there are opportunities for fundraising, marketing, social media outreach and more.

Environmental Law Society

The Environmental Law Society (ELS) is a College of Law student organization focused on protecting and advancing the interests of the environment through the legal system. The group also strives to educate the NIU community about current environmental law.

Inclusive Birding Club

The Inclusive Birding Club provides a welcoming and judgment-free space for students of all experience levels to get involved with birdwatching. Activities include campus bird walks, trips to birding spots in the surrounding area, social/networking events and more. 

Innovation Club

NIU’s Innovation club is interested in ideas and technology that can help make the world a better place to be. With support from NIU's Office of Innovation, they offer resources to help students explore invention and entrepreneurship.

Justice and Sustainability Association

JASA’s mission is to empower our community to advocate for sustainability and justice through education, action, and collaboration for a greener, more environmentally conscious future. Through JASA, members can contribute to sustainability on and off-campus through events, partnership, and more.

NIU Garden Club

The NIU Garden Club assists Edible Campus and Campus Sustainability through gardening activities and hosting events. By contributing to seed starting, planting, watering, weeding, and harvesting, the Garden Club keeps Edible Campus gardens looking healthy and producing food for our students.