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Classroom connections to real world experience: XMNR projects lead to career advancement and change , articleGraduate students often wonder how they can gain real-world experience outside of the classroom. XMNR Program Director Dr. David Robertson shares how this graduate program connects students with sustainability professionals and organizations through various projects and internships that provide students with practical experience that can lead to career advancement and change.
Date: Aug 22, 2023 -
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MNR student and Federal Wildlife Officer Adrian Hunter on enforcing wildlife protection with empathy , articleAs a Federal Wildlife Officer, MNR (Online) student Adrian Hunter is a voice for wildlife. In this interview, Adrian shares how he monitors a large patrol zone and engages all stakeholders while enforcing wildlife laws.
Date: Jun 13, 2023 -
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The importance of ESG in meeting climate goals, with MNR graduate Lia Luczynski , articleWith public health, climate, and social justice crises on the rise, more companies are prioritizing ESG strategies as a way to measure their impact on people and the environment. MNR graduate Lia Luczynski discusses why corporate responsibility is an important aspect of sustainability.
Date: Jan 03, 2023 -
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Alums share insights and tips for sustainability careers in the government, business, and nonprofit sectors , articleWe are thankful for our incredible alums who make a difference in the world every single day. Ten of them shared their time and advice last month in the “Exploring Sustainability Careers” webinar series, co-hosted by our Career Coaches.
Date: Nov 22, 2022 -
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Field investigation: Holding polluters accountable with MNR graduate Aundi Mevoli , articleMNR graduate Aundi Mevoli shows us that preserving the health of San Francisco Bay is no easy feat—it requires a bit of detective work and a lot of commitment. Aundi shares how her experience in the MNR program has helped her in a major career shift.
Date: Nov 15, 2022 -
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Finding your place in the field through personalized career advising , articleNo matter where you are in your career journey, advising can help you dive deeper into who you want to become in your life and in your career identity. It’s not just a resume review, it’s about discovering your worth and place in the world.
Date: Sep 06, 2022 -
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MNR alum Adam Schellhammer expands his career to new fields and countries , articleThe field of sustainability is one that requires everyone—from field practitioners to communicators to policymakers. Master of Natural Resources graduate Adam Schellhammer shares his unexpected career change from field to facilitator.
Date: Jul 05, 2022 -
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XMNR alum and military veteran Patrick Schuler reflects on the importance of leadership training , articlePatrick 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: Apr 12, 2022 -
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How to lead from where you are: recent XMNR grad reflects on his education journey , articleAmmar 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: Feb 08, 2022 -
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XMNR alum Sally Parker charts new career course for most impact in her community , articleSally Parker, a 2014 Executive MNR graduate, is no stranger to changing jobs as a sustainability professional, and she isn’t shy to admit that when she feels like she is no longer able to make an impact in her position, it is time to move on.
Date: Nov 23, 2021
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