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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 53 faculty members from 23 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)

Check out the schedule of speakers for the Spring 2009 Howard E. Woodin Colloquium Series and the Corporate Social Responsibility Speaker Series (co-sponsored by the Program in Environmental Studies, Office of Environmental Affairs, Career Services Office, and the Rohatyn Center for International Affairs)!

The 2009 Scott A. Margolin '99 Lecture in Environmental Affairs was presented by Dr. P. Dee Boersma, Wadsworth Endowed Chair in Conservation Science, Biology Department, University of Washington, on February 24.

Environmental News: Click here to view copies (PDF files) of the annual newsletter of the Environmental Programs at Middlebury College, including the recently published 2008 edition!

NEW! Visit the Environmental Video Archives page.

The Environmental Studies Steering Committee is the governing body of the Environmental Studies academic program, and is chaired by the program director.

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.