Environmental Studies

The Environmental Studies major at Middlebury College was established in 1965, making it the first undergraduate ES major in the nation. The ES Program is an interdisciplinary, nondepartmental major that draws upon 52 faculty members from 26 departments. The ES major is a popular and vibrant one at Middlebury College, ranking among the five most popular majors at the College over the last five years. The ES Program offers a major, a minor, and a number of its own courses (see Academic Program). Environmental Studies and Awareness is one of the six peaks of excellence at Middlebury College, based on the College's long tradition of being on the forefront of environmental education in both the classroom and on campus.

Quick Facts on the ES Program (PDF)

Gus Speth, Dean of the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Affairs will present the 2008 Scott A. Margolin '99 Lecture in Environmental Affairs on April 21, 2008.

Check out the Spring 2008 Howard E. Woodin Colloquium Series schedule of speakers!

Visit the new Environmental Video Archives page to see recent lectures.

The Spring 2008 issue of Vermont Life features an article on the ES Program. 

The Symposium on Climate Change Research was held on Monday, March 10 at 4:30 p.m. in McCardell Bicentennial Hall 216.  Click here for more information about this event and to see the video.


The Environmental Council: A standing committee of the College, comprised of staff, faculty, and students, focused on campus environmental affairs with the mission of assisting the College to reduce its overall impact on the environment.

Environmental News: View copies (PDF files) of the annual newsletter of the Environmental Programs at Middlebury College: