For all of us in the midst of the academic year, April is the toughest month. The weather, especially after a winter filled with darkness, cold and gray skies, beckons us outside. Color returns to our world as trees and … Continue reading →
Chermaitre Part 2: We are djanm!
After a relaxing couple of days by the beach, and some successful handcraft and iron sculpture shopping in Jacmel, we finally arrived safely back in New York. Everyone is exhausted, but already missing Haiti
Office hours: An underutilized teaching time
Sometimes it seems that no matter when I hold office hours, the majority of my students are otherwise occupied. Even when I hold office hours in the evening, although more do show up in the evening. Even when I poll … Continue reading →
Chermaitre- Part 1
Where to begin? The group has arrived back in Gros Morne after four days in Chermaitre. Writing today are Anna (senior) and Siennah (freshman) and though we cannot speak for everyone’s personal experiences, we think it is safe to say that we are not the same people we were when we left this same hotel a few days ago
Sustainability Planning in Practice
In Spring 2015, Professor Cunningham’s Geography/Urban Studies course in Sustainability Planning Theory & Practice had students seek out examples of green principles in practice, whether they seen them on Campus, at home, or from experiences abroad.
Check out this slideshow of what they came up with and consider how they could be implemented at Vassar!