Student Organizations

Students are a core component to advancing sustainability at Dickinson. Clubs and organizations are dynamic entities that allow students to play leadership roles in advancing their goals, hosting events, and providing peer education and outreach about local and global issues of concern related to sustainability.

Some of the active student clubs and organizations in the network include:

Eco-Reps: 

The Dickinson Eco-Reps program provides an opportunity for any Dickinsonian to become a leader in sustainability. These students work to empower others to make sustainable changes in their daily lives and communities through peer education, programming, and outreach. Eco-Reps will represent a community of their choice to promote sustainability as well as work on larger scale projects that make change across campus.

The Handlebar Bicycle Co-Op:
The Handlebar Co-Op, operated by the Center for Sustainability Education (CSE), connects students, faculty, and staff with bike repair and maintenance services, education and community engagement. As a co-operative organization, volunteers work with patrons to diagnose and fix problems, as well as provide parts that they may otherwise not have access to. Volunteers must complete training provided by The Handlebar and are always welcomed. 

The Hive:
The Hive, Dickinson's beekeeping cooperative, engages its members in learning about sustainability problems and solutions through the direct experience of beekeeping, honey production and community building.  Members of The Hive Cooperative have been charged with the care and keeping of the bees as well as educating the campus community about bees, habitat, pollination, honey and value added product generation.

Dickinson Free xChange:
The Free xChange is a clothing resource that is free of cost and open 24/7 to students, faculty, and staff. Manage by the Center for Sustainability Education (CSE), the Free xChange aims to reduce waste through reuse, provide an accessible and equitable space for the exchange of second-hand clothing, and to create awareness surrounding the social, economic, and environmental impacts of the global fashion industry. Donations are always accepted.

The Refresh:
The Refresh is Dickinson’s on-campus source for zero-waste products and provides both a store-front option and a mobile cart for campus events. We are always seeking student volunteers.

The Treehouse:

The Treehouse, also known as the Center for Sustainable Living, is both a Special Interest House and student organization promoting the inclusion of sustainability in daily life. Students organize popular events like Open Mic nights and open houses to share sustainability knowledge with the entire campus.

Outing Club: 

The Outing Club organizes activities and trips that include a range of outdoor activities to promote inclusion and connection to the world around us. Activities range from hiking and camping to white river rafting to rock climbing, and the club provides all necessary gear, funding, and transportation. Weekly meetings at the Outing Club house are open to anyone interested to talk about club matters and future outings.

Sustainability Collective: 
The mission of Sustainability Collective is to improve the condition of sustainability at Dickinson, support endeavors related to environmental justice and equity, and encourage and aid the development of sustainable practices by members of the Dickinson community. Sustainability Collective hosts events open to all students during the semester and frequently collaborates with other offices and organizations on campus.