2026 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 2026 Sustainability SIP Symposium will include a keynote speaker, 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 22nd, from 6:30-9pm.
This Earth Day, please join us for the 2026 Sustainability SIP Symposium to celebrate Kalamazoo College seniors present their Senior Integrated Projects (SIPs) relating to the environment, from various departments across campus. Local food will be available and everyone is encouraged to attend!
Where: Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership, 205 Monroe St, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
When: April 22nd, 2026 | Doors open at 6:00 pm | Keynote commences at 6:30 pm
This year’s keynote speaker, Reese Dillard, a Water Policy Coordinator for the Michigan Environmental Council, is speaking about the importance of relationship building to vitalizing political movements. Following the keynote, over a dozen seniors will present their sustainable SIPs in a poster session. Learn about reef restoration in the Galapagos, the inevitability of insecticide resistance, sustainable second-hand fashion, wildlife photography, decolonial approaches to community gardens, and more.
Schedule:
- 6pm: Doors open
- 6:30pm: Keynote Speaker
- 7:30-9pm: Senior Presentations
2026 Symposium: Save the Date!
Wednesday, April 22nd 6:30-9pm
at the Arcus Center
Students present SIPs from a variety of departments including: Biology, Business & Economics, Anthropology & Sociology, Critical Ethnic Studies, Chemistry, English and more!
