“Forest Recovery from Human Land-Use: Implications for Streams and Carbon Storage” a Howard E. Woodin Environmental Studies Colloquium Series talk by Stephen Peters-Collaer, PhD student in forest ecology in the Carbon Dynamics Lab at the University of Vermont.
Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103
This practice-based activity is open to anyone on campus, but especially those interested in thinking about ecology beyond traditional Western disciplinary lenses. We will use drawings and sound to consider the boundaries between more-than-human nature and embodied experience that Gloria Anzaldúa set out in her mediations, which proposed a feminist approach to the spaces and places at the U.S-Mexico border.
The Mittelman Observatory is hosting a stargazing event on the MBH roof deck from 8:00 - 10:30pm on Friday October 3rd. This event is open to Middlebury students, faculty, staff, alumni, and their families. For safety reasons, attendance is limited and registration is required. Please register for only one 45-minute stargazing time slot using the link below. Tickets are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. The event is free for all attendees. Note that this event will only take place if the sky is expected to be mostly clear.
The Mittelman Observatory is hosting a stargazing event on the MBH roof deck from 8:00 - 10:30pm on Friday October 10th. This event is open to the public. For safety reasons, attendance is limited and registration is required. Please register for only one 45-minute stargazing time slot using the link below. Tickets are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.The event is free for all attendees.Note that this event will only take place if the sky is expected to be mostly clear.
Come hear how village residents, local officials, and urban investors draw on customary norms, family networks, and bureaucratic documents in order to conduct land sales and to produce vast areas of commercial forestry in Tanzania.
Environmental Studies Core Conversations: Time Daniel Brayton, Julian W. Abernethy Professor of Literature and member of the Environmental Studies Program Joseph Holler, Associate Professor of Geography Christopher Klyza, Stafford Professor of Public Policy and Professor of Political Science and Environmental Studies Monica Przyperhart, Visiting Laboratory Instructor in Environmental Studies
Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103
The Mittelman Observatory is hosting a stargazing event on the MBH roof deck from 8:00 - 10:30pm on Friday October 17th. This event is open to the public. For safety reasons, attendance is limited and registration is required. Please register for only one 45-minute stargazing time slot using the link below. Tickets are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.The event is free for all attendees.Note that this event will only take place if the sky is expected to be mostly clear.
Come meet fellow Environmental Studies 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.
Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103
“Regional Trash, Urban Harm: Environmental Justice Dialogue in Greater Hartford, CT” a Howard E. Woodin Environmental Studies Colloquium Series talk by Abigail Fisher Williamson, Associate Professor of Political Science and Public Policy and Law at Trinity College.
Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103
Women in Data Science (WiDS) Middlebury aims to celebrate the participation of women in data science and to feature outstanding women doing outstanding work in the field. Come listen to mini research talks by Middlebury professors, and be inspired by our keynote speaker Professor Kaitlyn Cook, a biostatistician from Smith College. All students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend! Lights snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103
“Educating for (Climate) Change” a Howard E. Woodin Environmental Studies Colloquium Series talk featuring:
Bill McKibben, Schumann Distinguished Scholar of Environmental Studies, Jon Isham, Director of the Environmental Studies Program and Professor of Economics and Environmental Studies Dan Suarez, C.V. Starr Fellow in International Studies and Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies Minna Brown ’07, Director of the Middlebury Climate Action Program
Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103
The Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs program on Science, Technology, Environment and Global Affairs presents “Bridging Science and Community for Climate Solutions” with Kyla Westphal.