Environmental and Earth Ƶhttp://willamette.edu/news/categories/environmental-and-earth-science/index.rssWed, 18 Sep 2024 01:23:10 -0700Cascade Serverwebmaster@willamette.eduNew Willamette faculty bring expertise and excellence to the classroomhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/09/new-faculty.htmlAn impressive lineup of new faculty members — including a former public defender, an Emmy award-winning animator, a global public health advocate, and a Disney artist — will provide valuable learning opportunities for students.Thu, 05 Sep 2024 08:01:00 -0700ƵDistinguished FacultySchool of Computing and Information ƵsMBAUndergraduateLawStudentsFacultyProspective StudentsStaffAlumniFeatured FacultyComputer ƵStudio ArtMusicPublic HealthEnvironmental and Earth ƵUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/bf49271c9e6864934992ce90b7f68297Anelise Zimmer BA’16 plays an important role in protecting coastal ecosystems in her position with the Pew Charitable Trustshttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/04/anelise-zimmer.htmlZimmer focuses on coastal wetlands and helping international players address climate change.Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:01:00 -0700ResearchƵUndergraduateStudentsMediaAlumniFacultyParentsProspective StudentsFriendsStaffFeatured AlumniEnvironmental and Earth ƵUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/aa7f44d29e6864934d6f50b7dd5530fcEnvironmental Ƶ major spends a summer in the Harvard Foresthttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/04/isabella-stone.htmlAn active member of the Growing Oaks Team, Isabella Stone BS’24 has a special place in her heart for preserving the nation’s forests.Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:01:00 -0700ResearchƵUndergraduateMediaStudentsAlumniFriendsFacultyStaffProspective StudentsParentsFeatured AlumniEnvironmental and Earth ƵUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/ab092c5b9e6864934d6f50b7a31d2127Interdisciplinary research project serves at the intersection of public health and environmental sciencehttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/04/public-health-research.htmlA contract with Marion and Polk Counties’ Health Departments brings together students and faculty to address environmental health hazards through civic-engaged learning.Thu, 04 Apr 2024 09:01:00 -0700CollaborationResearchDistinguished FacultyUndergraduateStudentsFriendsProspective StudentsFacultyStaffMediaAlumniParentsFeatured FacultyFeatured StudentsPublic HealthEnvironmental and Earth ƵUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/a09fd2309e6864934d6f50b72b8bd9e5Katie Hill BA’23 studies the hidden heroes of our ecosystemshttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2023/11/katie-hill.htmlThe first graduate of Willamette and Oregon State University's joint 3-2 Forestry program is investigating questions that climate scientists grapple with as they attempt to rehabilitate affected forests. Wed, 15 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0800ƵDual Degree ProgramsResearchUndergraduateStaffStudentsFacultyParentsProspective StudentsFriendsAlumniFeatured AlumniEnvironmental and Earth Ƶ3+2 ForestryUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/f3d35b089e6864933bc78f86d67cc918Morgan Gratz-Weiser BA’13 takes on vital role in the Governor’s officehttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2023/08/morgan-gratz-weiser.htmlThe alum works to support the governor’s policies on climate, clean energy and natural resources along with housing, health and education.Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0700Civic LifeServiceMottoUndergraduateAlumniFeatured AlumniEnvironmental and Earth ƵPoliticsUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/c21a103e9e6864932d874841e7b545feWorkshop students take on climate change and environmental justicehttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2023/04/workshop-students-take-on-climate-change-and-environmental-justice.htmlIn this course, students have the opportunity to advocate for climate change issues with local community groups and learn how to provide testimony.Wed, 26 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0700ƵUndergraduateEnvironmental and Earth Ƶhttp://willamette.edu/news/b93fb3699e68649379aa21b8fb67659cRecovering “ghost pots” to protect coastal ecosystemshttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2023/03/recovering-ghost-pots-to-protect-coastal-ecosystems.htmlSophomores Ella Ashford and Riley Forth used a grant to study and salvage abandoned crab pots from the Salish Sea.Tue, 28 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0700ServiceCollaborationƵEnvironmental and Earth ƵArchaeologyhttp://willamette.edu/news/a903b6d19e686493109d03ea06f5c545Ƶ students present their discoveries at two major conferenceshttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2023/02/science-students.htmlWillamette Ƶ Collaborative Research Program students presented their original research to both peers and professionals last November. Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0800UndergraduateEnvironmental and Earth Ƶhttp://willamette.edu/news/0ee210279e686493638cd6e77c9f8f5dFreedom to explore interests leads to a dream job for triple alumnushttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2022/10/scott-richter-alumni-story.htmlExplore Scott Richter's journey from Willamette to data scientist at Activision. Diverse academic background fuels his passion for gaming and data science.Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0700Environmental and Earth Ƶ3+2 ManagementData ƵEconomicshttp://willamette.edu/news/c85dd26b9e68649313e2782b2709f25dAcademic Honors and Awards announcedhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2022/05/academic-awards-honors.htmlMore than 200 undergraduates are recipients of 2022 Academic Honors and Awards. Congratulations, Bearcats!Tue, 07 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0700ƵUndergraduateLatin American StudiesComparative Literature and History of IdeasExercise ƵMathematicsArt HistoryHistoryAnthropologyEnvironmental and Earth ƵMusicPsychologyFilm StudiesPhysicsWomen’s and Gender StudiesPre-healthGermanEnglishBiologySpanishComputer ƵJapanese StudiesEconomicsFrench and Francophone StudiesPoliticsStudio ArtChemistryCivic Communication and MediaAmerican Ethnic StudiesRussianPublic HealthSociologyTheatreHallie Ford Museum of Arthttp://willamette.edu/news/f8143acc9e6864932b50106b4ccb0c68Student Scholarship Recognition Day(s) highlights student research and presentations in live virtual formathttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2021/05/ssrd-recap.htmlThe annual event was hosted virtually for the second consecutive year and expanded to a two-day format for the first time.Thu, 27 May 2021 16:15:00 -0700UndergraduateEnglishGermanChemistryWomen’s and Gender StudiesExercise ƵSpanishComputer ƵStudio ArtMathematicsTheatreFrench and Francophone StudiesEnvironmental and Earth ƵArt HistoryEconomicsComparative Literature and History of IdeasRussianLatin American StudiesAnthropologyPre-healthCivic Communication and MediaJapanese StudiesMusicAmerican Ethnic StudiesBiologySociologyPsychologyFilm StudiesPublic HealthPhysicsHistoryPoliticsAdvancementhttp://willamette.edu/news/afd9fe1c9e6864936377085f53fb30c4Academic Honors and Awards announcedhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2021/05/academic-awards-honors.htmlMore than 200 undergraduates are recipients of 2021 Academic Honors and Awards. Congratulations, Bearcats!Thu, 06 May 2021 00:00:00 -0700ƵUndergraduateMusicJapanese StudiesBiologyEconomicsAmerican Ethnic StudiesPre-healthStudio ArtComputer ƵFilm StudiesHistoryCivic Communication and MediaFrench and Francophone StudiesPoliticsPsychologyTheatreSociologyGermanEnglishArt HistoryMathematicsPhysicsEnvironmental and Earth ƵExercise ƵComparative Literature and History of IdeasLatin American StudiesSpanishChemistryRussianPublic HealthAnthropologyWomen’s and Gender StudiesHallie Ford Museum of Arthttp://willamette.edu/news/43b9e3a39e6864936377085f9d13fbb4In search of a sustainable solution http://willamette.edu/news/library/2021/01/anton-chiono-environmental-science.htmlAnton Chiono ’06, from observing environmental crises in Oregon to conservation work with Umatilla Indian Reservation, finds solutions to resource challenges.Tue, 19 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0800Environmental and Earth Ƶhttp://willamette.edu/news/f9172ea89e68649365f3b6b10bff6b3bMore than 130 undergraduates honored http://willamette.edu/news/library/2020/05/academic-honors-awards-announced.htmlThe Willamette University College of Liberal Arts honored students’ academic achievements this week.Wed, 13 May 2020 15:00:00 -0700ƵStory CenterUndergraduateArt HistoryMathematicsPsychologyComputer ƵSpanishAnthropologyMusicSociologyPoliticsChinese StudiesBiologyExercise ƵEnglishGermanHistoryWomen’s and Gender StudiesLatin American StudiesEconomicsAmerican Ethnic StudiesPhysicsJapanese StudiesFrench and Francophone StudiesCivic Communication and MediaReligious StudiesEnvironmental and Earth ƵStudio ArtRussianDeanhttp://willamette.edu/news/101df85d9e6864937e11fa6e61c83dbeWillamette faculty, staff produce hundreds of face coverings for community http://willamette.edu/news/library/2020/04/faculty-staff-face-covering.htmlWillamette University faculty distributed 200+ handmade masks to students while Assistant Professor Daniel Borrero donated 45 face shields to a medical facilityThu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0700Distinguished FacultyColleges That Change LivesServiceMottoUndergraduateStory CenterEnvironmental and Earth ƵChemistryTheatreArt HistoryPhysicsStudent InvolvementMark O. Hatfield LibraryAlumni and Parent Relationshttp://willamette.edu/news/bd384bbe9e6864937e11fa6e354838cdStudents join city of Salem to work on historic project http://willamette.edu/news/library/2020/04/scott-pike-archaeology-project.htmlA question related to Salem’s biggest historical figure united Willamette students with the city to find the answer.Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0700ƵCollaborationDistinguished FacultyResearchStory CenterUndergraduateEnvironmental and Earth Ƶhttp://willamette.edu/news/1d1457c39e6864937e11fa6e572046a2Why study sustainability? It's relevant to any major. http://willamette.edu/news/library/2020/03/why-sustainability-minor.htmlAs we think about the future, we must reconsider the way we live, work and play to make the best use of our natural resources.  Sun, 08 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0700PsychologySustainabilityEnvironmental and Earth ƵTheatreAdmissionhttp://willamette.edu/news/b18c57ba9e6864937e11fa6e6ebba62aFaculty tenure announcedhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2020/03/faculty-tenure-announced.htmlBoard of Trustees promotes eight professors in the College of Arts and Ƶs to associate professor with tenure.Wed, 04 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0800ƵDistinguished FacultyStory CenterUndergraduateEconomicsMusicPsychologyExercise ƵSociologyEnvironmental and Earth ƵChemistryCivic Communication and MediaPresident’s OfficeDeanhttp://willamette.edu/news/a6d645239e6864937e11fa6e41435b3fBiology alum gives keynote at United Nations General Assembly http://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/10/biology-alum-united-nations.htmlPat Keys' speech to the second committee focused on climate change, global wealth inequality and sustainability. Mon, 14 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0700HomepageAlumniBiologyEnvironmental and Earth ƵAlumni and Parent Relationshttp://willamette.edu/news/ac64398a9e6864937e11fa6ed97f6a40