The Harper Center is a brand new complex, modern and sleek, and along with this, the university has incorporated energy-saving, sustainable techniques to go along with its state-of-the-art facade.

The CU Sustainability Council, which has been in place since September 2007, is trying to implement green tactics for Harper as well as for the rest of campus.

Lennis Pederson, vice president of administration and finance, and Mary Duda, chemical coordinator for environmental health and safety, have made changes in Creighton’s environmental policies. These policies have been under discussion since 2000.

The Sustainability Navigator is a meeting headed by the Council to prioritize Creighton’s sustainability goals.

Both Creighton and University of Nebraska at Omaha are ahead of the curve for the Omaha metro area in terms of green policies. Oxygenated showers, automatic flushing and faucets and the high-tech, automated irrigation system are a few things students may not notice.

The council is also working with an Omaha city planner to incorporate alternate means of transportation around the city, for both recreation and commuting.

Bicycle paths and improvements to what Pederson called a “mediocre” public transit system are the first step. The council is looking to set up a bicycle rental program at the Community Bike Shop for people who may not have easy access to this sustainable mode of transportation.

Student Alumni Officer Caroline Moore is trying to promote cycling around campus by increasing resources for cyclists.

Council members are trying to get the word out on its activities.

“This is our passion,” Pederson said.