News & Events
Park Presents Seminar
at East-West Center
On Wednesday, June 25, at the East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, Prof. Jacob Park (business strategy & sustainability) presented a research seminar titled "Toward a New Strategy of Climate Change Market and Policy Governance in Korea and Northeast Asia."
The seminar focused on climate change strategy in Korea and Northeast Asia, and discussed the role "private companies, government agencies and non-profit actors" may play in devising solutions. Jacob is an East-West Center POSCO Visiting Fellow with Environmental Change, Vulnerability, and Governance. more...
SolarFest Workshops to Feature Experts from GMC
Several Green Mountain College professors and staff members will be sharing their expertise with the thousands of visitors expected to turn out for Solarfest, an annual renewable energy festival held in Tinmouth, Vermont. This year's festival runs from July 11 - 13.
Prof. Steve Letendre, associate professor of management and environmental studies, will conduct a workshop titled "Plug In Hybrids: What's the Hype?" He is an expert on the technology and frequently presents at regional and national conferences.
"Meat: Fueling the Debate, Debating the Fuels" is the title of a workshop from Prof. Philip Ackerman-Leist, associate professor of environmental studies and director of the farm & food project. He plans to discuss sustainable systems of farming and the ethics of eating meat. He is also hosting a workshop on how to extend the gardening season through hoop houses, row covers and other tools.
Kenneth Mulder, GMC's farm director, will be hosting a workshop on small scale gardening for home and planet. He plans to discuss how backyard farming can be the most ecologically efficient way to grow food. Prof. Eleanor Tison, an adjunct professor of environmental studies, is hosting a workshop for children titled "Rebels with a Cause: How You Can Work to Protect the Environment at Home and School."
Since its inception in 1995, SolarFest "has built a strong foundation for promoting artistic excellence and community-building while providing both general and detailed information on a wide range of sustainable living topics." The entire festival weekend is powered through renewable energy sources including solar, wind and biofuel.
GMC Education Department
Chair Publishes Book Review
Prof. Joel Shapiro (education) had a book review published in the June issue of the National Association of School Psychologists Communique. This is the bimonthly journal published by NASP, which is the major organization of school psychologists in the U.S. The title of the book Joel reviewed is Adolescent Self-Injury: A Comprehensive Guide for Counselors and Health Care Professionals, by A.A. D’Onfrio.
Joel, who serves as chair of GMC's education department, also recently renewed his NCSP (Nationally Certified School Psychologist) affiliation with the National Association of School Psychologists. Applicants are required to demonstrate continued development in the field in order to qualify for this designation, the highest level of competence recognized by NASP.
For the month of July, Joel will be at Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovak Republic, learning Slovak language and culture in preparation for his Fulbright-sponsored semester at the University of Presov. more...
GMC Trustee Featured at Shelburne Museum
Green Mountain College trustee Warren Kimble will have a major retrospective of his work on display at the Shelburne Museum this spring and summer. Titled "Warren Kimble's America," the exhibit features his well-known folk art as well as abstract pieces. The exhibit opened May 18 and is on display through October 26. more...
