Welcome back to campus, everyone! We here in the Environmental Stewardship Center are looking ahead to a spring full of good weather and great times spent outside, and we hope you are too!
There are so many ways to get involved with the ESC this term, and to explore environmental/sustainable-minded communities in Kalamazoo! Read below about some of the opportunities coming up on campus, and how you can get involved! The pictures on the right give a helpful calendar of both campus and community events. Please feel free to email us at environmentalstewardship@kzoo.edu with any further questions!
Campus Events
Global Climate Education Week
Join us (and over 100 universities worldwide) helping to #MakeClimateAClass this spring! We’re inviting K professors to teach about climate change in their respective classes during 2nd week. Beyond that, we’re hosting some great events to celebrate: a Climate Connection Series event, a trip to the Arboretum, and a Climate Anxiety Cafe. Check out our website to learn more!
Climate Action Plan: Climate Connection Series
Click on the drop downs to learn about Climate Action Plan (CAP) Events in Spring ’25. Our primary event is the Climate Connection Series: two open discussions that give students, faculty, and staff the chance to learn about specific CAP goals, their progress, and outcomes. Food provided! Learn more below!
Climate Connection Series: Learning Goal
On Wednesday, April 9th at 11am in Dewing Commons, join us for a chance to learn more about our Climate Action Plan’s Learning Goal. The session will include a short presentation, followed by a chance to give input and direction on how the CAP Committee should make progress on the Learning Goal. Hope to see you there!
Climate Connection Series: Resource Conservation Goal
On Wednesday, April 30th at 11am in Dewing Commons, join us for a chance to learn more about our Climate Action Plan’s Resource Conservation Goal. The session will include a short presentation, followed by a chance to give input and direction on how the CAP Committee should make progress on the Resource Conservation Goal. Hope to see you there!
Sustainability SIP Symposium
We’re so excited to announce our 2025 Sustainability SIP Symposium! Honoring the work of incredible seniors across all corners of campus who have completed Senior Integrated Projects dealing with themes of the environment and sustainability, the Symposium will include a keynote speech from local environmental activist Ben Brown, student presentations, great food, and lots to celebrate! The event is free and open to all! Come join us in the Arcus Center on Wednesday, April 23rd, from 6:30-9pm.
Keynote Presentation
We are thrilled to welcome Ben Brown to campus to give our keynote address!
Senior Presenters
These wonderful seniors have put so much hard work into their SIPs – please come celebrate them during the Symposium and learn more about their incredible projects!
Environmental Studies Classes
Looking to add/drop any classes this term? Or are you taking any of these classes without knowing they count towards the Environmental Studies concentration? Take a look at the Environmental Studies (ENVS) classes offered in Winter ’25.
Recurring ESC Events
Check out these ongoing ESC events that are open to all!
Sustainability Chats
Join the Environmental Stewardship Center for our bi-weekly sustainability chats! This is a great opportunity to connect with students, faculty, and staff involved with sustainability, climate action, and environmentalism on campus! Our goal is simply to catch up with each other, eat some yummy snacks, and support like-minded folks with whatever they bring to the table. Stop by every Wednesday of even weeks in Dewing Commons from 11-11:55!
Hoop House Open Hours
Come on down to the Hoop House garden open hours, every MWF from 4:30-6! Get your hands in the dirt, hang out with great people, and take home some yummy produce! You can garden, do homework, or just enjoy the space. All are welcome! The Hoop House is located in the field behind the Fitness and Wellness Center.
