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Environmental Studies and Sustainability

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Environmental Studies and Sustainability at Drew

About the Program

Environmental sustainability and ecological integrity are increasingly central to Drew University's academic and community identity.

Majoring in Environmental Studies

The major in Environmental Studies and Sustainability, supported by a generous grant from the Andrew Mellon Foundation, is unusual for its emphasis on sustainability & solutions.

The Curriculum

Drew's Environmental Studies program emphasizes a hands-on approach to learning.

Current Research

Research being conducted by Drew Environmental Studies students in conjunction with faculty mentors.

Jobs, Internships, and ESS Graduate Programs

Internships and research experiences prepare graduates for careers in environmental advocacy, education, consulting, and science.

 

Upcoming Events

Environmental Film Fest: "Litigating Disaster"
Tuesday, Nov 3: 7:15 in HS4

Climate Change Teach-In
Wednesday, November 4: 4:30 in HS4

River Protection and Restoration
Thursday, Nov 5, 4:30 p.m. in HS4
Brian Cowden of Trout Unlimited will speak about restoring New Jersey's Musconetcong River, federal wild and scenic river, and about research opportunities.

Environmental Film Fest: "Flock of Dodos"
Tuesday, Nov 17: 7:15 in HS4

GIS Day
Wednesday, Nov 18, 2-5p.m. in BC 1
This drop-in event will feature hands-on demonstrations and FAQs regarding the use of Geographic Information Systems by faculty, staff, and students on the Drew campus. Refreshments will be served!

News & Announcements

Spring 2010 Courses!

Check out our great new courses: Environmental Justice; Sustainable Harvests/Food Justice & U.S. Literature; Archaeology and Sustainability; Environmental Aesthetics; Economics of Climate Change and Peak Oil; International Environmental Politics! Other courses available include Environmental Science, Tropical Marine Ecology, Plant Identification, and the senior ESS Capstone Seminar. Questions to Sara Webb (swebb@drew.edu).

"Environment, Civic Engagement: A Celebration of Drew Students and Initiatives:"

Our symposium on Oct. 26 was a great success.
THANKS to our inspiring sustainability partners, Homeless Solutions and the Passaic River Coalition, and to our student panelists for eloquent discussion of their sustainability-related internships: Summer Kemp, Nina Leone, William Miller, Jessica Glickman, Stef Rutkowski, Julie Fodera, Ian DeStefano, and Luke Hamilton. For contact information for speakers, email sustainability@drew.edu.