Sustainable Smith Events Calendar

From lectures to workshops, there's always something going on related to sustainability. Here’s a list of events from across campus that touch on the economic, social, or environmental components of our changing world. 

Featured Off-Campus Events

Exciting things are happening off-campus, too! Check out some ways you can get involved with a broader community.

Undergraduate Coursework & Internships for a Career in Conservation

Thursday, April 3 | 3 p.m.

Join the Society for Conservation Biology North America Student Affairs Committee for the seventh webinar in our professional development series for the 2024/25 programmatic year. Our invited speaker(s) will cover the basics of coursework and internships that undergraduate students can pursue for a career in conservation.
Speakers: 
1) Sean Hoban | Tree Conservation Biologist, The Morton Arboretum
2) Lindsey Taylor | Conservation Programs Coordinator, Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin

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Environmental Careers Outlook

Wednesday, April 9 | 2 p.m.

Join a panel of ecologists working across sectors for their assessments of current and future career opportunities in the field. Featuring Aaron Stoler from ExxonMobil Biomedical Sciences, Leigh Greenwood from The Nature Conservancy, Israel Del Toro from Ramboll, Ann Bartuska from Resources for the Future, Gabriel Thoumi from Responsible Alpha, and Leonard Norman from the U.S. Forest Service.

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Urban Ecology Beyond the City

Thursday, April 10 | 10 a.m.

Dr. Steward T.A. Pickett at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in New York will deliver a Rachel Carson Distinguished Lecture. Dr. Pickett is Distinguished Senior Scientist, Emeritus, at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in New York. He is a pioneer in many areas such as urban ecology, social-ecological systems theory, and the study of natural disturbance. His pathbreaking research has greatly influenced practices, ranging from conservation to urban design and planning. He has also made enormous contributions to the scientific community through visionary leadership including service as President of the Ecological Society of America. Dr. Pickett’s outstanding accomplishments have been recognized by many prestigious honors and awards. For example, he is a member of the National Academy of Sciences, a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and a recipient of the Eminent Ecologist Award of the Ecological Society of America & the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Ecology and Conservation.

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Building a Resume for the Commercial Sciences

Wednesday, April 16 | noon

Whether you're looking for your first job, ready to make a new move or trying to pivot toward a new career path, it's critical to optimize your resume to impress the hiring manager. This session will focus on resumes for work in the private sector, broadly defined. Hear from experienced professionals in the field for their take on how to build your best resume.

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Building a Resume for Roles in State and Local Government

Wednesday, April 23 | 2 p.m.

Whether you're looking for your first job, ready to make a new move or trying to pivot toward a new career path, it's critical to optimize your resume to impress the hiring manager. This session will focus on resumes for work in state and local government. Hear from experienced professionals in the field for their take on how to build your best resume.

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