Welcome Back from the ESC!
Welcome back to campus! We hope everyone had a restful and joyful break, and are looking ahead to a great winter term!
This winter, the Environmental Stewardship Center is excited to offer lots of opportunities for learning about climate action, helping make campus more sustainable, and engaging with our green and growing spaces. Located in Dewing Commons, you can always stop by to ask questions and learn more about what we do! In the meantime, please check out all that’s happening in the ESC this term by clicking the drop downs below.
Environmental Stewardship
Click on the drop downs to learn about what’s happening in the ESC during Winter ’25.
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 (1/15, 1/29, 2/12, 2/26, 3/12, 3/26), in Dewing Commons from 11-11:55!
Blog Updates
Every week, make sure to check your email! We will be updating this blog on a weekly basis, sharing environmental and sustainable news from life on campus. Subscribe here to get the news straight to your inbox!
Do you have a topic or blog post suggestion? Email us at environmentalstewardship@kzoo.edu, or fill out this form to tell us about your idea!
Climate Action Plan: Climate Connection Series
Click on the drop downs to learn about Climate Action Plan (CAP) Events in Winter ’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. Learn more below!
Climate Connection Series: Greenhouse Gas Goal
On Tuesday, January 28th at 4pm in the Hicks Banquet Hall, join us for a chance to learn more about our Climate Action Plan’s Greenhouse Gas Goal. The session will include a short presentation, followed by engaging discussion and activities. Hope to see you there!
Climate Connection Series: Environmental Responsibility Goal
On Wednesday, February 19th at 4pm in the Hicks Banquet Hall, join us for a chance to learn more about our Climate Action Plan’s Environmental Responsibility Goal. The session will include a short presentation, followed by engaging discussion and activities. Hope to see you there!
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.
