Environmental Studies cultivates an integral understanding of the relationship between humans and their surroundings. It encompasses a rich array of places, organisms, human experiences and histories, institutions, wisdom traditions, ideas and practices of justice, and the interconnectivity of systems physical, living and non-living, social, spiritual, cultural, and creative. We integrate approaches across three broad study areas natural/physical sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities as we examine and model observed phenomena, interrogate contested ideas and practices, and seek meaningful and just solutions to problems. The community of Environmental Studies embodies a big tent where the identities, gifts, talents, and experiences of each person enables a richness and depth to our work.

Environmental Studies cultivates an integral understanding of the relationship between humans and their surroundings. It encompasses a rich array of places, organisms, human experiences and histories, institutions, wisdom traditions, ideas and practices of justice, and the interconnectivity of systems physical, living and non-living, social, spiritual, cultural, and creative. We integrate approaches across three broad study areas natural/physical sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities as we examine and model observed phenomena, interrogate contested ideas and practices, and seek meaningful and just solutions to problems.