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CyPhi is a community of students, staff, and faculty who bring their passion for sustainability and the arts to Swig Hall, a modern eleven-story building that offers an old-fashioned college lifestyle with lively interaction among all the residents.  CyPhi is rooted in a commitment to sustainability.
 
                           
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CyPhi's mission is to

  • provide an environment in which students can enjoy the outdoors,
  • increase awareness of local and global environmental issues,
  • provide opportunities for creative work both on- and off-campus, and
  • integrate arts and environmental interests with the values of social justice and compassion.
A quote from Father Michael Engh SJ, SCU President
Santa Clara University is uniquely positioned to make a significant contribution to achieving a more just and sustainable future. And I propose that we seriously consider becoming a major center for the discussion of environmental justice and for examining the ethical dimensions of how we treat the physical world. I believe that we can lead in the development and promotion of practices, and businesses, and technologies that will insure a viable and just future for all.