Event Details
When:
-
Location:
Online: Zoom
In-Person at WWU
Academic West, Room 204
Price:
Free
Brought to you by:
College of the Environment, WWU Alumni Association
Description
Check out this video to watch the Always Looking Forward: A Year in the College of the Environment.
This talk offers a brief introduction to the College of the Environment's new dean, an update on the state of the College, and some highlights of the exciting projects students and faculty have been working on over the last year. The College is currently engaging in collaborative work to strengthen its position and visibility as an educator of solutions-oriented environmental leaders. More than just a talk, this is an opportunity to speak directly with students about their experiences in the College and how their work here is shaping their plans for the future.
The Environmental Speaker Series is free and open to the public. Talks are held each Thursday at 4:30pm in Academic Instructional Center West, room 204. Join us at WWU or online on Zoom!
Featuring:
Teena Gabrielson, Speaker
Dean, College of the Environment
Teena Gabrielson joined the College of the Environment as dean in August of 2022. Her research focuses on questions of environmental citizenship and environmental justice. She is co-editor of the Oxford Handbook of Environmental Political Theory and has published in venues across the environmental humanities and social sciences. Gabrielson earned her PhD at the University of California, Davis, took her first position at Southwestern University, and spent the last 16 years in teaching, research, service, and administration at the University of Wyoming. She describes her new position as a dream job that combines her commitments to sustainability, social justice, student success, and academic excellence. Gabrielson is dedicated to supporting the incredible students, staff, and faculty of the College of the Environment.
Accommodations and Other Details
Contact the WWU Alumni Association for this event if you have questions or need disability accommodations by calling (360) 650-3353 or emailing Alumni@wwu.edu.
Advance notice for disability accommodations and special needs is greatly appreciated. Please indicate your special needs on the registration form.
There will be auto-captions available for the Zoom webinar.
Limited paid parking is available in the C lots at the south end of campus and in lots 6V and 7G at the north end of campus. Western provides comprehensive parking details—including lot locations, applicable fees, and campus map. Please note that parking in the C lot and 12A by Fairhaven College is free after 4:30pm on weekdays and all hours on weekends.