Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies
The theme of the 2025 Place-Based Workshop was place and water. Participants took a deep, immersive dive (no pun intended!) into Lake Mendota.
This presentation, held as part of Earth Fest, consisted of panel discussions featuring Indigenous voices.
For the undergraduate awards, first place went to Kaelin Silas, second place to Ava Schueller, and third place to Jadyn Krueger. The graduate award was given to Tamara McLean.
By exploring sacred traditions and ecological wisdom, we can uncover sustainable practices that address today’s environmental challenges.
The lecture with Jeff Spitz explored the movie’s cultural impact and legacy, as well as how the project has evolved into a multi-media environmental justice campaign.
The Center for Culture, History, and Environment honored two alumni at the Rendezvous on the Terrace, hosted by the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, on Friday, September 27, 2024.