Environmental issues are increasingly entrenched in social meanings. Indeed, differences in an individual’s understanding of and responses to pressing environmental issues have become less about science and more about what these issues “conservation and sustainability” mean for society and disparate
This webinar, Fostering Empathy for Animals, was offered on Jan. 23, 2020. One of the central constructs of conservation psychology is empathy, our ability to perceive, understand, and care about the experiences of another. In this webinar, we will discuss
Tom Wessels’ new book, “Granite, Fire and Fog: The Natural and Cultural History of Acadia,” was released in May 2017. The book offers a natural and a cultural history of Acadia National Park, a popular national park located on Mount Desert Island
AUNE is hosting the annual Conservation Psychology Institute (CPI), June 12-15, 2016, on campus. The 3-day annual event is an interactive workshop with some of the leading researchers in the field. Its focus this year is on promoting human and
Beaver’s Pond Press has published Beavers Away!, a children’s book written and illustrated by Jennifer Lovett, MS Environmental Studies ‘14. Based on a true story about Elmo Heter, a game warden for Idaho Fish and Game, Beavers Away! chronicles his
Toni Murdock Student Innovation Award – Apollinaire William, PhD candidate William’s path to AUNE and his doctoral dissertation research exemplifies the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. William was an integral member of a team that designed BSc and MS programs
Student Speaker–Jason Rhoades, PhD, Environmental Studies I am well aware of the passion, the experience, and the expertise found among all of you within this room. It is a humbling honor to have the chance to speak with you today.
In late April, the Peace Corps made the difficult decision to retire the Master’s International program and focus its resources on other partnership opportunities. Established in 1987, the program pairs graduate studies with Peace Corps service. The partnership between Peace
Jason Rhoades to address fellow graduates as student speaker Keene, New Hampshire (May 4, 2016)—Mayor Kendall W. Lane will deliver this year’s keynote address during commencement exercises for Antioch University New England (AUNE) on Saturday, May 14, 2016, at 10
“Meet the Mountain Day 2016” on April 23 was a great success. MERE and event partners had the chance to interact with several hundred park visitors throughout the day. With the wonderful weather, many participants summited Mt. Monadnock and spoke
The AUNE Center for Tropical Ecology and Conservation (CTEC) in the Department of Environmental Studies has issued grants totaling $3,400 to help support students in their capstone projects. Four students were awarded funds this year, supporting conservation work in the
On March 25, the students of AUNE’s Civic Ecology Practices & Community Resilience class shared skills that have the potential to enhance personal and communal well-being in the face of climate change, food insecurity, energy descent, and other associated challenges.
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