Woodin Colloquium Series

The Howard E. Woodin ES Colloquium Series brings together students, faculty, staff, and members of the community to hear from a broad range of speakers—students, faculty, alumni, and environmental professionals—on conservation and environmental topics.

In addition to helping foster an ES community on campus, students can learn about different environmental careers and develop internship and employment connections. The series takes place Thursdays from 12:40–1:30 p.m. and are free and open to the public.

Contact Lily Hunt at lnhunt@middlebury.edu or (802) 443-5552 for more information.

Fall 2023 Colloquium Schedule

  • Howard E. Woodin Environmental Studies Colloquium Series talk by Megan McKenna

    “Listening to a changing world: what soundscapes can teach us” an Environmental Studies Colloquium Series talk by Megan McKenna, Academic Director of Study Away at Monterey, including California Coast and Climate Semester, Middlebury Institute of International Studies. Senior Data Scientist, affiliate with NOAA National Center for Environmental Information.

    Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103

    Open to the Public

  • Howard E. Woodin Environmental Studies Colloquium Series: The Texture of Landscape

    “The Texture of Landscape” Environmental Studies Colloquium Series talk by Nancy Winship Milliken, Environmental Artist.

    What is Celebratory Ecology? How do we memorialize a global event, such as climate change, that seemingly has no end? Where are the nature-centric monuments? Nancy shares her open studio approach that holds these questions at the center of her practice.

    Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103

    Open to the Public

  • Howard E. Woodin Environmental Studies Colloquium Series

    ENVS 0401 A Community Engaged Practicum Student Presentations: Inclusive Paths Forward: Navigating a Sustainable Decarbonized Future for All

    Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103

    Open to the Public

Spring 2023 Colloquium Schedule

  • Howard E. Woodin Environmental Studies Colloquium Series

    “Defending Conserved Land: The Challenge of Data Centers and Energy Infrastructure” by Christopher G. Miller, President, The Piedmont Environmental Council.

    Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103

    Open to the Public

  • Howard E. Woodin Environmental Studies Colloquium Series

    MIDD-ES CORE PANEL DISCUSSION: Restoration

    Mez Baker-Medard, Associate Professor of Environmental Studies
    Kathryn Morse, John C. Elder Professor of Environmental Studies, and
    Professor of History
    Alexis Mychajliw, Assistant Professor of Biology and Environmental Studies

    Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103

    Open to the Public
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    Howard E. Woodin Environmental Studies Colloquium Series

    “The Progress Illusion: Reclaiming Our Future from the Fairytale of Economics” by Jon D. Erickson, Blittersdorf Professor of Sustainability Science and Policy, University of Vermont.

    Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103

    Open to the Public

  • Howard E. Woodin Environmental Studies Colloquium Series

    “Building a Soccer Club driven by Environmental Justice” by Sam Glickman & Patrick Infurna, Co-founders of Vermont Green FC, and Markus Gerke, Visiting Scholar, Department of Sociology, Middlebury College.

    Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103

    Open to the Public
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    Howard E. Woodin Environmental Studies Colloquium Series

    “Climate Theatre: Stories of Kinship, Community, and Climate Justice” by Theresa May, Faculty of Theatre, Environment and Indigenous Studies at the University of Oregon, and Artistic Director of the EMOS Ecodrama Playwrights Festival.

    Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103

    Open to the Public

  • Howard E. Woodin Environmental Studies Colloquium Series

    “Highways and Habitats – Road Ecology and Habitat Connectivity in Vermont” by Chris Slesar, Environmental Resources Coordinator, Vermont Agency of Transportation.

    Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103

    Open to the Public
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    Howard E. Woodin Environmental Studies Colloquium Series

    “Empire of My Fireflies” by Ibiyinka Olufemi Alao, First-Place Winner of the United Nations International Art Competition and Nigeria’s Arts Ambassador to the United Nations and United States.

    Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103

    Open to the Public

  • Howard E. Woodin Environmental Studies Colloquium Series

    ENVS 0401 A Community Engaged Practicum Student Presentations: How Vermont’s Environmental Justice Act informs equitable pathways for addressing community climate, energy, and health needs.

    Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103

    Open to the Public

  • Howard E. Woodin Environmental Studies Colloquium Series

    ENVS 0401 B Community Engaged Practicum Student Presentations: Cultivating imagination and creativity in the face of intractable environmental challenges.

    Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103

    Open to the Public

Spring 2022 Colloquium Schedule

  • Howard E. Woodin Environmental Studies Colloquium Series

    “The Climate Action Landscape in Vermont: The Climate Council, Legislature, and the Grassroots” by Johanna Miller, Energy and Climate Program Director at the Vermont Natural Resources Council.

    Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103

    Closed to the Public

  • Howard E. Woodin Environmental Studies Colloquium Series

    “Toxicology and Public Health in Vermont: PCB testing in schools” by Sarah Vose, PhD, State Toxicologist, Vermont Department of Health.

    Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103

    Closed to the Public

  • Howard E. Woodin Environmental Studies Colloquium Series

    ENVS 0401 A Community Engaged Practicum Student Presentations: Environmental health disparities and climate vulnerability in Vermont.

    Offered both in-person and virtually. To join virtually, please use this Zoom link (Password: 050427).

    Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103

    Open to the Public

  • Howard E. Woodin Environmental Studies Colloquium Series

    ENVS 0401 B Community Engaged Practicum Student Presentations: Social and environmental justice in the built environment.

    Offered both in-person and virtually. To join virtually, please use this Zoom link (Password: 050427).

    Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103

    Open to the Public

Program in Environmental Studies

Franklin Environmental Center at Hillcrest
Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT 05753

Lily Hunt, Coordinator

Franklin Environmental Center at Hillcrest 214

(802) 443-5552

lnhunt@middlebury.edu

Christopher Klyza, Program Director

Franklin Environmental Center at Hillcrest 206

(802) 443-5309

klyza@middlebury.edu