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Ecocritic Discusses Shakespeare
Noted scholar Robert Watson gave the 40th annual James Edwin Savage Lecture in the Renaissance April 3, 2012 at the University of Mississippi. His lecture, “Eco vs. Ego in Shakespeare’s ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream,’” was s a free, public event at 7 p.m. in Bondurant Auditorium. “Professor Watson is an accomplished Renaissance scholar who will be […]
Environmental Writer and Biologist Sandra Steingraber
Water, oil and food mix together in the upcoming inaugural environmental film series at the University of Mississippi. This semester, three films were shown in the Overby Center Auditorium, including “Blue Gold,” “Gasland” and “Fresh.” All were free and open to the public. The film series is in conjunction with the interdisciplinary environmental studies minor, […]
David J. Rutherford
He is Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Policy Leadership at the University of Mississippi where he also serves as Executive Director of the Mississippi Geographic Alliance. His undergraduate and masters degrees are in geography, and he earned his Ph.D. in geographic education from Texas State University. Rutherford’s broad background in research and teaching […]
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Welcome to the website for the minor in Environmental Studies. Our interdisciplinary curriculum introduces students to vital environmental issues of our times, awakening or strengthening a sense of environmental awareness and a commitment to environmental stewardship and justice. Courses in the humanities, the social sciences, and the sciences focus on diverse aspects of environmental thought, research, and awareness—from poetry […]