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If climate change is so urgent, why are we so stuck? , articleThis article is the first of a 4-part series that is adapted from an independent study by Executive Master of Natural Resources (XMNR) alumna Meg Kinny titled “Finding New Climate Messengers: cultural context for the breakthrough narrative we need.”
Date: Mar 29, 2024 -
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Accelerating towards the future: MNR graduate and water engineer Matthew Smith gets a jump start on long-term goals , articleMNR alum Matthew Smith reflects on how the accelerated degree option boosted his career goals.
Date: Feb 15, 2024 -
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Show them you care: XMNR Faculty Patty Raun discusses her approach to communicating about complex topics , article“When we are aware of and connected with the humanity and expressiveness of the people that we're communicating with, we're going to do better in life,” says Executive MNR Faculty Patty Raun. Learn more about how she helps sustainability professionals become better communicators in this Q&A with Amy Hubbard.
Date: Feb 02, 2024 -
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Student advocate from start to finish: Amanda Tai discusses her multifaceted role at CLiGS , articleWhether it’s through new student onboarding, academic advising, or preparing graduating students for degree conferral, jill-of-all trades Amanda Tai helps students reach their full potential in the Master of Natural Resources (Online) program at Virginia Tech while simultaneously supporting center-wide operations at CLiGS.
Date: Jan 16, 2024 -
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Creating a purpose-driven business with B Corp status , articleConsidering B Corp certification? MNR faculty member and career coach Kathy Miller Perkins shares the challenges and rewards of pursuing the hard-fought designation.
Date: Dec 19, 2023 -
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Ready for career change or advancement? Find inspiration from XMNR students and alumni , articleXMNR alumni are on the move! 25% of them have made a significant career transition since the start of 2022. Making a career change can be difficult, but it can also be very rewarding. Fortunately, Virginia Tech’s Executive Master of Natural Resources (XMNR) program specializes in helping students make successful career changes and advancements.
Date: Oct 17, 2023 -
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Purpose-Driven Leaders: Tips For Creating 3 Boundaries Essential To Your Success , article“The world needs passionate and dedicated leaders. However, your effectiveness will decline unless you set clear professional boundaries,” writes Kathy Miller Perkins. An experienced psychologist and leadership coach, Perkins shares guidance on how to ensure a long and productive career where your work remains meaningful and your impact great.
Date: Oct 17, 2023 -
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Unnatural disasters: A look at our “new normal” and the cost of inaction , articleWords like “unprecedented” and “record-breaking” increasingly dominate weather-related headlines in the news cycle. MNR (Online) alumna Lindsay Kuczera explores how these climate-fueled disasters are changing our lives and what it means if we fail to act.
Date: Oct 10, 2023 -
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Marc Stern on trust ecology theory and application in the environmental field , articleFinding consensus among various stakeholders in conservation is increasingly challenging. Fostering trust and open spaces can prove to be the best way to make progress. Marc Stern shares his path to becoming a social scientist and trust scholar. Plus, he’ll dive deeper into his research in an upcoming webinar on October 24!
Date: Oct 03, 2023
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