#envionmental studies

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Learning from Environmental Success | Oberlin College and Conservatory

Professor Matthew Elrod shares his thoughts on the accomplishments made in the fight against air pollution and his hope that these achievements will encourage people to support policies that will protect this environmental success story and potential applications to other eco-problems.

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Environmental Studies by Oberlin College   On campus, the Environmental Studies program is based in the internationally acclaimed Adam Joseph Lewis Center for Environmental Studies. Dedicated in 2000, the New York Times described this state-of-the-art facility as “the most remarkable” of a new generation of environmentally responsible buildings. Together with the newly renovated Environmental Science Laboratory next door, the building and landscape provide an exceptional educational environment.

The Lewis Center exemplifies our teaching philosophy, which recognizes that real-world experience and practical engagement complement traditional coursework. We encourage students to use their creativity and initiative to analyze and address local, regional, and global challenges. In many cases, work begun in the context of classes and independent studies has developed into fellowships, organizations, policy change, and even careers.

Beyond the Lewis Center, the entire college facility and the Oberlin community function as laboratories for environmental problem-solving. In fall 2006, for example, Oberlin College became the first of its peer institutions to sign the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment. In 2009 and 2010, the Sierra Club’s magazine ranked Oberlin as one of the top 100 "cool schools" in America for the environmental awareness of its students, faculty, and staff.

Via Flickr & Environment Studies Website

[neatokitteh]

Declared a Major

Officially an Environmental Studies major.

And am probably declaring another major (Urban Design and Architecture) by the end of the school year...

THIS IS SCARY