Contact: Sophia Pascente, [email protected]
How OSPIRG at University of Oregon is Funded:
The thing that makes us effective is that we’re funded by students. Every two years students at University of Oregon vote to reaffirm our funding. We’re funded by students, and last year 80% of Ducks voted yes for OSPIRG—so thanks! We pool this money statewide and hire professional staff to work for students. Expert staff give students the skills and resources to make a difference here on campus, and also in Salem, Portland, and Washington D.C. where decisions are made.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Protect Our Oceans – The Oregon Coast and the wildlife that live in it are part of what makes our state such a special place to live. It’s a place we can go to reconnect with nature, home to thousands of different wildlife species, and are critical allies in the fight against climate change. Help us advocate for our coastal wildlife in Oregon this year and protect our oceans.
Affordable Textbooks – Textbooks are too expensive! In a world where we have so much of our collective knowledge available to us for free at our fingertips through the internet, it’s absurd to be charging students for books with the same information. The solution is open textbooks which are free to download. Help us advocate for the expansion of open textbooks for all campuses in Oregon by collecting support from faculty.
Zero Hunger – America produces more than enough food for everyone. We’re working to get college campuses to make commitments for zero hunger and make a plan for managing food waste to help people in need.
Save the Bees – Millions of bees are dying off, with alarming consequences for our environment and our food supply. We’re calling on the governor to ban neonic pesticides and save the bees.
Waste is Out of Fashion – The fashion and clothing industry generates massive amounts of waste — and emits a lot of pollution in the process. We’re calling on retailers like H&M to stop trashing and burning unsold clothing.
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