Master of Environmental Studies

40th Anniversary Celebration

April 26, 2024

 

10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Keynote Panel, Workshops, and Catered Brunch in Purce Hall

 

Welcome

Carri LeRoy, Ph.D.

MES Director

Opening Remarks

Noah Coburn, Ph.D.

Evergreen Provost

Panel of Former MES Directors

10:30-11:30

Oscar Soule (1981-1986)

Tom Rainey (1986-1989)

Ralph Murphy (1989-1995)

Richard Cellarius (1995-1999)

John Perkins (1999-2005)

Ted Whitesell (2005-2009)

Martha Henderson (2009-2014)

Kevin Francis (2014-2019 & 2020-2023)

John Withey (2019-2020)

Carri LeRoy (2023-present)

Catered Brunch & Mingling

11:30-12:00

Workshop Sessions & Seminars

Session 1 – 12:00-12:50

Session 2 – 1:00-1:50

 

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Reception at Lord Mansion and Coach House

 

Graduate Program on the Environment

Beginning in 1984, the Graduate Program on the Environment welcomed students to study natural and social sciences in concert and has awarded over 1000 Master of Environmental Studies degrees in the past 40 years. The program is internationally known for its commitment to student learning grounded in critical thinking and creative possibilities to solve environmental problems from an interdisciplinary perspective. The program emphasizes environmental issues and opportunities in the Pacific Northwest. Students understand broader ecological, economic, political, social, and cultural impacts of a single environmental issue. Students are encouraged to show professional leadership, communication, and research skills necessary to address current environmental challenges. MES alumni can be found across local, state, federal, and tribal governments, as well as working in corporations and nonprofit organizations, and serving their communities to inspire lasting environmental and social change.