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2023

Awards & Honors

"I... consider several of my former professors to be close mentors who I would go to for academic, professional, and personal advice.”

Date: April 24, 2023

2013

Awards & Honors

Honors & Awards 2009 - 2012

The Environmental Studies department has selected students to publicly recognize their achievements.

Date: March 23, 2013

Spotlights

‘We broke the internet’

When Snoop Dogg announced he was "quitting smoke," the world jumped to the wrong conclusion. Chris Dickey ’03 was on the team that cleared the air.

How to solve childhood poverty

Economics professor Andrea Ziegert's new book offers a glimpse of a hopeful future.

Documentary explores human relationship to the land

It took 10 years for journalism professor Doug Swift to document and assemble the chronicle of this small, but revealing, corner of Appalachia.

Henshaw family and students playing board game

Home sweet home?

When international Denison students couldn't go home during the coronavirus pandemic, the college partnered with local families.

Abram Kaplan’s environmental studies class

Real-world problem-solving for real-world clients

An abandoned industrial building is an unlikely classroom for students as they evaluate possibilities for future development with local stakeholders

How We Live

Solar Panel Research Guides Community

An Environmental Studies Junior Practicum helps educate a local neighborhood about solar energy.

Jeannie Goldstein ’88 and Emily Marguerite ’15

Where We Go

Paying it Forward Through Denison Connecting

Jeannie Goldstein ’88 got her start in business through Denison alumni - and now she's paying it forward to a recent Denison graduate.

Where We Go

Mapping the Past and the Future

Rima Jurjus '15 builds upon her interest in environmental studies, and discovers new ways to incorporate this interest into her schooling.

How We Learn

Charlotte King Attends International Climate Change Conference

Charlotte King discovers lifelong connections through her off-campus study.

How We Learn

Alessandra Cancalosi studies abroad at U. of Otago in New Zealand

New Zealand is absolutely incredible, it'll blow your mind.

Where We Go

Sarah Mill ’07 benefits from DU Environ. Studies opportunities

The Environmental Studies department helped prepare Sarah Mill for her role as Director of Education at the Dawes Arboretum.

How We Learn

Dr. Soliman focuses on Domestic Energy Efficiency

Soliman first became interested in air pollution in his home country of Egypt.

How We Live

Challenges and Rewards for International Students

International student Chi Nguyen '17 negotiates a complicated and fulfilling path.

Luke Romick ’16 posing on stage with three presenters of his Wooden Cup Award

How We Learn

The Best of the Best

Luke Romick '16 captured the highest service award in all college sports - The Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup.

How We Learn

Frolking Leaves Legacy Behind

Retiring Dr. Tod Frolking was instrumental in the creation of the ENVS program.

What's Happening

Students

Three Denison professors awarded tenure in 2024

Inside-the-beltway internship yields great experiences

Denison’s Liv Gjestvang recognized as technology leader

What's Happening

2023

2013

Spotlights

‘We broke the internet’

How to solve childhood poverty

Documentary explores human relationship to the land

Home sweet home?

Real-world problem-solving for real-world clients

Solar Panel Research Guides Community

Paying it Forward Through Denison Connecting

Mapping the Past and the Future

Charlotte King Attends International Climate Change Conference

Alessandra Cancalosi studies abroad at U. of Otago in New Zealand

Sarah Mill ’07 benefits from DU Environ. Studies opportunities

Dr. Soliman focuses on Domestic Energy Efficiency

Challenges and Rewards for International Students

The Best of the Best

Frolking Leaves Legacy Behind

What's Happening

Environmental passions infuse the arts

Prof. Lucy McAllister leads study of environmental news coverage

A three-day immersion leads to learning