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Article ItemTips for eco-anxious sustainability professionals , article
As we prepare to celebrate Earth Day, many feel a profound sense of dread about our planet’s future. Trish Kenlon, founder of Sustainable Career Pathways and one of our Career Coaches, shares these insightful tips to help sustainability professionals stay positive.
Date: 04/19/2022 -
Article ItemXMNR alum and military veteran Patrick Schuler reflects on the importance of leadership training , article
Patrick Schuler, a recent graduate of the Executive Master of Natural Resources (XMNR) program, talks about his initial apprehension about the utility of the leadership classes in the program. A former military officer and seasoned civil servant with ample leadership experience, he shares how his perspective shifted to a broader sense of what leadership truly means, how much he still needs to learn, and the importance of doing so.
Date: 04/12/2022 -
Article ItemA new MNR (Online) course explores human security and environmental justice , article
In the fall semester, Dr. Marcy Schnitzer will offer a new course for Virginia Tech MNR (Online) students: Human Security and Environmental Justice. The course examines environmental justice issues through the lens of human security, and is part of a suite of courses focused on environmental security.
Date: 04/05/2022 -
Article ItemThree simple steps to kickstart culture change in your organization , article
“Some leaders say culture is too complex to pin down and requires the knowledge of experts, often outside of the company. On the contrary, you do not need to start with a ‘bring in the experts’ approach,” advises Kathy Miller Perkins.
Date: 03/22/2022 -
Article ItemA new course teaches sustainability students how to manage risk, rationally , article
“We face risks every day and we make decisions about which risks to ignore, which to assess and manage in systematic ways, and which to panic about,” says Dr. Paul Wagner. “This is critical for fields such as global sustainability which confront challenges of understanding, identifying, and communicating risks across cultures.”
Date: 03/15/2022 -
Article ItemMNR students to study carbon capture, geothermal energy, and more in the Land of Fire and Ice , article
Iceland, a global leader in the development of renewable energy and sustainable fisheries, is a new Global Study location for Virginia Tech’s MNR graduate students. Meet Dr. Marc Stern, the faculty lead on Global Study Iceland, and learn more about what to expect from the experience.
Date: 03/08/2022 -
Article ItemRegenerative travel: reducing environmental impact is just the beginning , article
Regenerative travel is the only way for the tourism industry to build back better and that is what travelers are asking for, writes Makayla Haertel, a recent graduate of the Executive Master of Natural resources (XMNR) program.
Date: 03/01/2022 -
Article ItemCelebrate your successes and build on them , article
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we encourage leaders to show some love to themselves with this helpful success checklist from Kathy Miller Perkins, one of our Career Coaches.
Date: 02/15/2022 -
Article ItemHow to lead from where you are: recent XMNR grad reflects on his education journey , article
Ammar Khan, a 2021 Executive MNR graduate, shares lessons from his journey to make a career pivot into the sustainability field. During the year-long accelerated master’s program, Ammar took a unique approach to gain practical experience, apply classroom lessons to real-world projects, and ultimately learn what it means to lead from where you are.
Date: 02/08/2022 -
Article ItemFinding work–life–school balance: Tips from our students , article
Plan ahead, carve out work time each day, and believe in yourself: MNR students share pro tips for thriving in an online graduate education program designed for working professionals.
Date: 02/01/2022
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