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Barcelona: Contrasts and contradictions in the city by the sea , articleBarcelona is on the itinerary for two MNR Global Study experiences this year. Associate Dean Dr. Michael Mortimer talks about what makes this city a great destination for students of sustainability, as well as one of his favorite cities in the world.
Date: May 10, 2022 -
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Community-based climate change solutions: the value of public–private partnerships in water management , articleIn their class project on the Clean Water Partnership, students in the 2021 Executive MNR cohort saw an opportunity to scale up community partnerships and come up with climate adaptation solutions that community leaders could incorporate into their plans.
Date: Jan 04, 2022 -
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Alums exemplify cross-sector leadership, collaborate to restore stream , articleThree Virginia Tech Executive MNR alums unexpectedly found themselves collaborating on a project to restore a stream in Fairfax County, VA. Rachael Holland, Chad Heflin, and Kyle Hatterick discuss how the training and skills gained from the XMNR program have not only benefited them in their distinct career paths but also contributed immensely to them working together on this project.
Date: Dec 14, 2021 -
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OMNR student Adrian Hunter helps U.S. Forest Service operate more sustainably , articleEven though pandemic staff shortages and wildfire emergencies have forced Adrian Hunter to dial back his coursework, the Online MNR student continues to apply what he’s learning in his courses to his work in the U.S. Forest Service, helping the organization to operate more smoothly and sustainably
Date: Oct 19, 2021 -
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Considering a career in sustainability? Start here. , articleThe term “sustainability” can mean different things to different people, but that’s actually a good thing for professionals looking to start or pivot to a career in sustainability. Executive MNR alum Tiffany Rozell shares a perspective from her own experience.
Date: Oct 05, 2021 -
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Consider your culture: MNR students learn to reflect on social norms in environmental decision-making , articleHow culturally competent are you? Recognizing the importance of cultural context in sustainability issues, the Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability (CLiGS) administers a standardized cultural competence assessment to all graduate students in degree programs to help them recognize and improve blind spots.
Date: Aug 24, 2021 -
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XMNR alum Brian Macnamara promotes sustainability, collaboration in the hospitality industry , articleBrian Macnamara, who has worked as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer for Host Hotels since 2007, says the Executive MNR program helped him discover ways he could incorporate sustainability into business practices in the hospitality sector.
Date: Aug 17, 2021 -
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Daniel Dydek forges a new career path, combining diverse professional skills, personal interests, and a passion for sustainability , articleOnline MNR alum Daniel Dydek was looking for a way to put a diverse set of skills and professional experiences—spanning creative writing, bicycle mechanics, oil and gas, and military service—to use in conservation and sustainability. He talked to us about the importance of recognizing opportunities and being comfortable with complexity.
Date: Aug 03, 2021 -
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Mapping ocean plastic: OMNR student Anne Usher partners with nonprofit to stem flow , articleOnline MNR Student Anne Usher recently served as an advisor to OpenOceans Global, a marine nonprofit organization devoted to modeling the flow of plastic into the ocean. Anne credits the graduate program with giving her a much stronger understanding of the science of climate change and coastal and marine environments.
Date: Jul 20, 2021 -
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Can the tourism industry “come back better”? , articleMakayla Haertel, a student in the Executive Master of Natural Resources (XMNR) program, recently had an opportunity to visit a Green Globe-certified resort in Mexico. She shares her reflections on the potential of sustainable tourism.
Date: Jul 13, 2021
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