Academics and Research
The Environmental Sustainability Committee supports developing relevant academic offerings across all areas of study, including:
- concentration guidelines for environmental studies and environmental science
- environmental sustainability studies that meet general education requirements and other expectations in all areas of study
- more regional residency opportunities
- more internships, citizen-science and other service-learning opportunities to provide students with real-world experiences.
For more information and to learn about current initiatives in this area, contact karyn.pilgrim@esc.edu
Lunch and Learn Series
The Environmental Sustainability Committee hosted a series of Lunch and Learn sessions via video conference in the winter of 2013. The 45-minute sessions were recorded and available to be viewed by the public. The goal of the sessions was to increase interest in video conferencing by providing opportunities to experience this technology.
Jan. 17
"Winter Gardens," presented by Sadie Ross, Director of Environmental Sustainability
Feb. 7
"Native Plants in the Garden," presented by Drew Monthie, CDL Instructor
March 14
Discussion of the book "Earth in Mind: On Education, Environment, and the Human Prospect" (2004) by author and Boyer Lecture guest for 2013, David Orr
The discussion was led by Karyn Pilgrim, mentor, Brooklyn Unit.
April 17
"Virtual Poetry Exchange", college poets shared and discussed their work. This event was moderated by Susan Jefts, CDL mentor.
