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Clark celebrated the launch of the School of Climate, Environment, and Society<\/a> with an all-day kickoff event on Monday, Sept. 15, including opportunities to learn about new academic offerings, explore local nature, and engage in fun activities and workshops.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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On the ASEC patio, President David Fithian \u201987 and School of Climate, Environment, and Society Dean Lou Leonard delivered remarks about Clark\u2019s renewed commitment to sustainability, with a tree planting and “dirt cup” refreshments.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Ruby Lichtman ’27 and  Zach Rutherford ’27, members of Clark Environmental Action, spoke about sustainability on campus.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Melissa Ahlgren led a workshop to make sun prints, also known as cyanotypes \u2014 photographic prints with a distinct blue color.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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In Red Square, the Clark Environmental Action<\/a> club hosted environmental \u201cJeopardy!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Geography<\/a> Professor John Rogan<\/a> led a walking tour of the Hadwen Arboretum<\/a> in the morning.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Students learned about the new environmental humanities concentration<\/a> from Language, Literature, and Culture<\/a> Professor Christina Gerhardt<\/a>, English<\/a> Professor Stephen Levin<\/a>, and History<\/a> Professor Nana Kesse<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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The day concluded with a walk at Coes Pond led by Sustainability and Social Justice Professor Morgan Ruelle<\/a>, to watch various species of bats feed and drink.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Photos by Steve King, University photographer<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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