Since it was founded in 2001, the Missouri Gateway Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council works hard on creating and restoring buildings and communities that will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life within a generation.
Consistently honored as one of the top USGBC chapters in the nation, the USGBC-Missouri Gateway successes is the result of the combined efforts of volunteers and staff.
This spring and summer, the USGBC Missouri Gateway Chapter is offering a variety of opportunities for students to get involved:
- The Green Shadow program connects students and recent graduates with professionals in the green building industry for an informational interview, half day shadow, or one day shadow. The application deadline for the Spring 2019 semester has been extended to February 28, 2019 at 11:59 pm. Click here learn more and apply.
- Applications are open for the Education & Communication internship – interested applicants can learn more here.
- Any full-time student can attend the Monthly Evening Programs free of charge. Monthly Evening Programs are held 5:30 to 7:30 pm on the second Tuesday of each month (January – October) in locations around the St. Louis Metro area. Programs include:
- March 12 | 5:30-7:30 pm
Handprints and Footprints - April 3 | 5:30-7:30 pm
12th Annual Green Schools Event - May 14 | 5:30-7:30 pm
Regional Green Building Challenges and Successes – How Can We Improve? - June 11 | 5:30-7:30 pm
Green Building Slam - July 9 | 5:30-7:30 pm
LEED Tour: St. Louis Community College Center for Nursing and Health Sciences - August 13 | 5:30-7:30 pm
Net Zero Carbon, Water, and Energy + Decarbonizing at the District Level - September 10 | 5:30-7:30 pm
Biophilic Design: Designing for Health and Increased Performance - October 8 | 5:30-7:30 pm
It’s What We Do: Creating a Culture Where Sustainable Practices Are the New Normal
- March 12 | 5:30-7:30 pm
- Student membership in the U.S. Green Building Council – Missouri Gateway Chapter gives students access to full member benefits for $25 annually. Benefits include free or discounted attendance to all of the educational and social programming, access to members-only networking opportunities, like the New Member Welcome Events, and eligibility to connect with fellow members through volunteer opportunities.
- The USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter Speakers Bureau is available for presentations on a wide variety of green building and sustainability topics.