Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103

Jamie McCallum, Associate Professor of Sociology
“An Injury to All: Essential Workers and Social Movements During the Pandemic”

This lecture is based on Professor McCallum’s 2022 book on essential workers during the pandemic. It shows that labor unions and other social movements were important forces of social change shaping the pandemic political economy. These forces can help us navigate a post-pandemic future that is more equitable, just, and safe for all of us.

Paul Monod, Hepburn Professor of History
“Among Ruins: The Travels of Dawkins and Wood in the Ottoman Empire”

“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.

How can our personal stories empower action and affect change? What stories do we tell ourselves, and how can they motivate ourselves and others? Join community organizer Connor Wertz (‘22) to reflect on the power of individual storytelling, practice developing our own narratives, and listen to his experience using storytelling to organize Vermonters to build a climate justice movement.

“Community, as an Ecosystem, for Liberation” a colloquium talk by Liv Peña, Vice Chair of the Vermont Releaf Collective Board and Samantha Langevin, Network Manager for the Vermont Releaf Collective.

Come join us for casual conversation and a delicious free lunch before the Faculty meeting. Head to central campus and join us in Hillcrest 103. All are welcome, but please register for lunch by November 9.

Come meet fellow ES majors, minors, and faculty. Learn more about the major and opportunities in the program and get any questions answered prior to spring registration. Prospective majors and minors are also encouraged to attend. Apples, cider, and cider doughnuts will be served.

Join Sarah Noble ‘14, VP in Investment Banking at Wells Fargo, to learn how to build a resume that will get noticed when applying for roles in the financial services industry.

This program is co-sponsored by MiddDIB (Diversity in Business), MiddWOW (Women on Wall Street), and the Center for Careers and Internships.


Please register via Handshake.

Casey Pickett, Planetary Solutions Project Director, Director of the Carbon Charge at Yale University and Pricing Nature podcast host will lead a conversation about the development and evolving roles and realities of putting a price on carbon. Tracing the last 35 years of US climate policies from regulation to “market mechanisms” to standards, investments, and justice, Pickett will turn a spotlight on where carbon pricing fits in, bolstered by examples and observations from Yale University’s own internal carbon price efforts.