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Author Archives: Daniel Greenberg
Why Academia Needs Ecovillages p.5: Proximal vs. Intimate Community
“I’m so lonely.” she said, from across the lunch table. “Really?!” I responded in disbelief. “How can you be lonely among thousands of fellow students and faculty and in such a dynamic and interesting town?” This was the early 80s … Continue reading
127 Months (to transition)
It all comes down to this moment. This generation. Instead of 127 hours, we have maybe 127 months – around 10 years – to make the ultimate decision. Continue reading
Why Academia Needs Ecovillages p.1: Conventional vs Experimental
We are now living in a post-carrying capacity world and yet we are educating our future leaders as if nothing has changed. Sustainability, interdependence, resiliency — these are topics that need to be front and center from preschool through Ph.Ds and yet our educational systems seem stuck in molasses. How can we make this shift, and quickly? Continue reading
3+ Ways to Green Study Abroad Promotional Activities
While air travel certainly accounts for the lion’s share of environmental impacts associated with education abroad, if you’ve ever been to a study abroad fair you know there’s more to the story. Continue reading
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Tagged Carbon Consciousness, Marketing, Study Abroad, Sustainability, The Forum
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3+ Ways to Green Study Abroad Offices
When we consider ways to make education abroad more sustainable, let’s remember those who stay behind to help create these life-changing opportunities. Continue reading
5 Ways to Support Students Learning about Sustainability while Studying Abroad
How can studying abroad help develop “global citizens” – leaders who have a sense of belonging and responsibility both with the peoples of the Earth and with the Earth itself? Continue reading
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Tagged Carbon Consciousness, Service Learning, Standards, Study Abroad, The Forum
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5 Ways to Design Sustainable Study Abroad Programs
With climate change and peak oil looming, I believe all study abroad programs, not just the “environmentally-focused” programs like Living Routes, need to model higher standards of sustainability. But what are these standards? Continue reading