Student Organizations
Wellesley Energy and Environmental Defense (WEED) – WEED is an organization that works to address campus-wide environmental issues in order to lessen Wellesley’s impact on the environment. WEED argues for the adoption and implementation of and environmental policy that would require Wellesley to commit to demanding the highest environmental integrity from the entire college community; to educate all members of the Wellesley College community about our environmental initiatives and changes in environmental policy in the world; and to be involved in activism to bring about changes in policy.
Regeneration – Regeneration is a farm started and maintained by Wellesley College students. They strive to farm organically, advocate food justice, and raise consciousness of sustainable agriculture in our communities.
Slow Food Convivium – Slow Food Convivium at Wellesley seeks to increase awareness of good, clean and fair food issues on campus. Based in the philosophy of the international Slow Food movement, they are concerned with the cultural and social aspects of food and eating. They are interested in connecting a broad range of issues including the organics debate, workers' rights and delicious food.
Students for a Just and Stable Future (SJSF) – SJSF is Wellesley’s branch of statewide, student-led network leading the way towards solutions to the climate crisis. SJSF campaigns for bold, tangible solutions to the climate crisis on campus-wide and regional level. Their mission is to ensure a just and stable future for current and future generations.
Sustainability Cooperative (SCoop)– Residents of the Sustainability Co-op focus on ways to reduce their environmental footprint in effective and practical ways: they cook their own meals from sustainably grown food, and strive to reduce energy and water usage. Additionally, SCoop plans outreach programs to cultivate a culture of environmentalism on Wellesley’s campus, and serves as a community space for programs with a similar focus.
Outing Club – The Outing Club's mission is to organize events and outings in which Wellesley students can go on great adventures while building a community that has interests in outdoor activities. We aim to provide fun and stress-relieving activities that help students stay active and try new things. We provide an array of outings to adhere to the interests of our club members. Regular outings that occur frequently include: hiking, biking, and rock-climbing.
El Table – El Table is a student-run cooperative café located in the basement of Founders that serves sandwiches, salads, soups, and snacks. El Table seeks to give its customers natural and organic choices where possible, from companies with sustainable business practice.
