ES 55th, Manley Lecture, Eco Gauchos, Yardi Scholarship Program, ELI and Senior Theses Presentations, & ES Class of 2025!
Eric Zimmerman
1.) Environmental Studies 41st Manley Lecture and 55th
Anniversary and Alumni Reunion
- Friday, May 23 and Saturday May 24th, 2025
Can you believe it! It's already been five years since our mega celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the oldest, largest, and most successful environmental studies program in higher education. As is tradition, we want to keep the party going and are hosting a joint Manley Lecture and 55th Anniversary and Alumni Reunion and YOU ARE INVITED!!!!! This two-day event will feature the 41st Annual Steven Manley Memorial Lecture, an alumni-student reception, and a morning session introducing you to the next generation of Environmental Studies faculty and students. IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO RSVP - but you need to do so ASAP! Please visit our Manley Lecture and 55th Anniversary webpage for details about both events and to let us know if you will be able to make one or all of this year's amazing events!
2.) Invite to join the new UCSB
EcoGauchos network
This initiative is a partnership between Environmental Studies and the UCSB Greti U. Croft Center for Undergraduate Environmental Leadership (CUEL) to empower UC Santa Barbara undergraduates to become tomorrow’s environmental leaders and change-makers. EcoGauchos is designed to be the go-to resource for students to expand their network and advance one's environmental career prospects. It offers a digital community of UCSB students, alumni, and professions who are willing to help foster the next generation of environmental professionals. EcoGauchos does this by promoting environmental connections and opportunities (ECO). Please visit the EcoGauchos webpage to learn more and to sign-up as the newest member of this rapidly growing network of alumni and friends of environmental education dedicated to advancing environmental sustainability and making a positive impact around the world.
3.) Introduction to UCSB's new Yardi Scholarship for Environmental Justice four-year scholarship program
Developed by faculty co-directors Dr. Simone Pulver and Dr. Linda Adler-Kassner, Yardi EJ is a four-year scholarship program designed to foster belonging and equip students from diverse backgrounds and majors with the analytical, teamwork, and change making skills needed to address complex environmental challenges. Over four years, students move through a structured progression to nurture their growth as environmental change makers, while receiving the support to graduate on time and with little to no debt. This fall, we’ll welcome our inaugural cohort of Yardi EJ Scholars. As we build this new community, we are inspired by the legacy of change making and innovation that has long defined UCSB’s Environmental Studies Program. We look forward to finding meaningful ways for alumni to connect with and support this new generation of diverse environmental change makers. Please read the attached letter from Gabby Gutierrez-Serrano, Director of the Yardi program and find out how you may be able to assist and help mentor the first cohort of Yardi scholars or visit the Yardi website for more info.
4.) 2025 Environmental Leadership Incubator (ELI) student presentations
- Friday, May 30th, 12:00-2:30 in Bren Hall 4016
The Environmental Leadership Incubator (ELI) is a nine-month program that trains undergraduate students to become environmental leaders. It combines coursework and leadership skills training with project implementation around positive environmental change and mentorship by real world professionals. Come join the 2025 ELI cohort at this capstone event where they will share their environmental leadership projects and year-long leadership development experiences. See attached the Capstone Announcement and Schedule or visit the ELI website for more info.
5.) 2025 ES Senior Thesis student
presentations
- Friday, June 6th, 8:30-4:30 in Bren Hall 4016
Time and time again, Environmental Studies alumni refer to the Senior Thesis course as the best course they could have ever taken. They cannot stress enough the important lessons learned from their experiences' writing their thesis. Today, ENVS 197 is an elective course which a cohort of 20-25 students participating in this daunting but rewarding endeavor. 23 students of the 2025 cohort will be presenting their thesis findings throughout the day and you're welcome to come listen and support these amazing students. Learn more about the ES Senior Thesis here.
6.) ES Class of 2025 Celebration and
Awards Presentation
- Friday, June 13th, 3:30-5:00 in the Bren Hall Courtyard
At the conclusion of each academic year the Environmental Studies Program enjoys hosting a celebratory reception and awards presentation in honor of the year's graduating Environmental Studies seniors. If you're celebrating a ES student graduating this year we invite you to join us. The 2025 student award winners and our Outstanding Alumnus and Community Service winners will be announced before the end of May. See the ES Commencement webpage for regularly updated info.
-- Eric D. Zimmerman (he/him) Student Services Manager, Lecturer Environmental Studies, UC Santa Barbara To schedule a Zoom advising appointment visit: https://tinyurl.com/8nrcckds "Work Hard ~ Play Harder!"