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Atmospheric Scientist Katharine Hayhoe Receives Dickinson College’s Rose-Walters Prize for Environmental Activism

Katharine Hayhoe, award-winning atmospheric scientist, receives The Sam Rose ’58 and Julie Walters Prize for Global Environmental Activism at Dickinson’s Commencement.

Tara Houska

'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.

Sam Rose

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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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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Dickinson College to Host International Climate Symposium

Internationally known climate scientists, ecologists, agronomists, economists, policymakers and other experts on climate change risks and responses will gather at Dickinson.

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Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Clarence Page to Deliver Dickinson's 2022 Commencement Address

Clarence Page will address the class of 2022, and the college will award several honorary degrees.

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Podcast: Varshini Prakash of Sunrise Movement Talks Fighting Climate Change at Dickinson College

We tag along with Sunrise Movement co-founder Varshini Prakash during her three-day Rose-Walters Prize Residency on campus.

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Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) to Receive Dickinson College’s Rose-Walters Prize for Environmental Activism

Dickinson will present the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change with the Sam Rose ’58 and Julie Walters Prize for Environmental Activism.

Varshini Prakash

Sunrise Movement Co-Founder to Discuss Climate Crisis and Activism at Dickinson College

Varshini Prakash is the 2021 recipient of Dickinson's Rose-Walters Prize for Environmental Activism.

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