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.

Communiversity Gardens

Communiversity Gardens is a partnership between NIU and DeKalb County Community Gardens (DCCG). With several locations in DeKalb, the gardens increase the availability of fresh produce in the area and provide opportunities to volunteer, learn about local food systems and more.

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.

Go Green, Go Clean

Go Green, Go Clean aims to keep the NIU campus beautiful by holding litter clean-up events and educating the university community on the importance of environmental stewardship. Email gogreengoclean3@gmail.com for more information.

Green Paws Environmental Alliance

Green Paws raises awareness about environmental issues at NIU and in the community. They strive to make a difference and inspire others to do the same by holding campus clean-up events and other activities. Email niugreenpawsclub@gmail.com for more information.

Inclusive Birding Club

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

VEG

VEG is dedicated to educating the NIU community about how dietary choices affect our health, animals and the environment. Members learn and share information about sustainable, plant-based diets and promote a vegetarian- and vegan-friendly campus.