Job Seeking in the Environmental Sector

BY: SHANNON REILLY In the spring, myself and many other students hunted for summer internship experiences. The application process is a stressful undertaking for students of any major or level, but students in the environmental and sustainability field, who have had doubts planted in their minds about their career path since the beginning, may carry … More Job Seeking in the Environmental Sector

Social Innovation Weekend: Miami Students Address Food Insecurity

By: Helena Wolenski On March 6, the Miami University Institute for Entrepreneurship kicked off their 3rd annual Social Innovation Weekend in the Farmer School of Business. Students from across 33 majors worked through 48 hours of intense brainstorming and workshops as they tried to develop new programs to tackle the social issue that was this … More Social Innovation Weekend: Miami Students Address Food Insecurity

Sustainable Student Business Born in the Classroom

By Phoebe Myers It’s not often a class project gets picked up by “real world” investors. Connor English, a junior Individualized Studies major, was assigned to create a bike share business model in his Western 341 class. A fellow classmate, Emily Marous, wanted to do something a bit more off the beaten track, yet still … More Sustainable Student Business Born in the Classroom

Ikea Paves the Way for Environmentally-Conscious Corporations

While corporations are often associated with waste and pollution, a select few are making it their mission to give back for the good of the planet. The well-known furniture manufacturer, Ikea, has recently added another initiative to their list of charitable efforts. Through a project with the organization “Home for Hope”, Ikea is bringing the … More Ikea Paves the Way for Environmentally-Conscious Corporations

Good Week Recap

This past week, numerous student organizations took part in Good Week, which is a week on campus designed to promote “good.” The term good is very flexible and allows for a variety of student organizations to participate, from Greek organizations to business fraternities, to our very own GreenHawks Media. There is room for every organization … More Good Week Recap

Your Next Sustainable Vacation

In the spirit of spring break, which unfortunately just ended, I thought I would look into environmentally conscious vacations. Most of us have probably never thought of this type of trip, but “ecotourism” is actually an increasingly popular vacation choice. According to The International Ecotourism Society, ecotourism is defined as “responsible travel to natural areas … More Your Next Sustainable Vacation