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Dickinson to Host Campus and Community Workshop on Climate Resilience

Dickinson will host an interactive event on fostering collaboration and discussion on climate risks, resilience strategies and actionable priorities in the region.

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Dickinson to Host Senior Scientist From the National Center for Atmospheric Research

Linda Mearns, senior scientist in the Research Applications Lab of the National Center for Atmospheric Research, will discuss the uncertainties of climate change research.

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Arctic & Alpine Climate Change Program Heats Up

Through Dickinson's Arctic & Alpine Climate Change program, students conduct hands-on research in ecologically crucial regions and contribute to our knowledge about the Earth's future.

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College Farm Waste-to-Energy Project Honored With National Award

The College Farm’s innovative anaerobic digester project has been recognized with a Leadership Award from the nonprofit Energy Vision.

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'Every Decision, Every Step, Has Dominoes Behind It'

Rose Walters Prize winner Tara Houska discusses how communities like Dickinson can make a profound difference in the fight to protect the Earth, its people and our natural resources.

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Environmental and Indigenous Rights Advocate Tara Houska to Discuss Her Groundbreaking Advocacy Work During Residency at Dickinson

Advocate for environmental and Indigenous rights Tara Houska will discuss her work as a tribal attorney, land defender and founder of the Giniw Collective during a special event at Dickinson.

Dickinson College Takes Top Spot in Comprehensive Sustainability Report

For the second consecutive year, Dickinson has earned the top position among baccalaureate institutions in the prestigious Sustainable Campus Index.

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Dickinson's Farm Receives $20,000 Grant for Waste-to-Energy Project

The College Farm's new anaerobic digester is one of 23 grant-winning projects that address food waste prevention, reduction and recovery.

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Global Environmental Organization Honors Philanthropist Sam Rose ’58

Sam Rose '58, founder of Dickinson's Rose-Walters Prize for Environmental Activism, received Earth Day Network's Climate Education Champion Award during a high-profile gala in D.C.

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Word on the Street: Students Conduct Sustainability Research in Germany

“It’s a lot of work, but it’s really fun.” Students conduct fieldwork in Germany as part of an innovative program on global sustainability and the transition to green energy.

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Environmental and Indigenous Rights Advocate to Receive Dickinson’s Rose-Walters Prize for Environmental Activism

Tara Houska, a devoted environmental and Indigenous rights advocate, will be presented with Dickinson's Rose-Walters Prize for her environmental advocacy work.

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2023 Baird Sustainability Candidates Announced

Four juniors and a sophomore representing a broad range of academic interests selected for Baird Honors Practicum.

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Dickinson Wins Award for Advancing Sustainability through Education Abroad

The Forum on Education Abroad has named Dickinson the 2022 recipient of the Award for Advancing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through Education Abroad.

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Sustainability Expo 2023

The annual event is a fun and interactive opportunity to learn about how you can make a difference in the world by living a sustainable lifestyle.

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Dickinson College Joins Second Nature’s Climate Leadership Resilience Commitment

Dickinson has made a pledge to engage students, faculty, staff and members of nearby communities in learning about climate change risks and how to adapt to be more resilient.

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