L E T T E R F R O M T H E E D I T O R

Dear Reader,

Welcome to the fifth issue of FAUNA, an environmental humanities literary and art magazine curated by the Environmental Humanities (EH) Student Advisory Board of the Colby Center for the Arts and Humanities (CAH) alongside myself as the CAH Program Coordinator Our magazine was created with the intention to share the wonderful original works of students at Colby College, works which are centered around the natural world and all its complexities. FAUNA contributes to our mission to spread the importance of the environmental humanities across our campus and into our local communities.

In this year ’ s issue you’ll find works ranging from striking black and white photos, poems inspired by the fantastical, and short essays that transport you from your current place You’ll read two articles that invite you to consider food waste in our society spanning from our local community in Portland, Maine, to the larger global community. This year ’ s edition of FAUNA is an eclectic collection of complex creative works which reflect the broader Colby community and the importance of pursuing interdisciplinary interests as they often produce fruitful thought provoking pieces

You are sure to find a piece that resonates with you, whether it be a poem, essay, photograph or drawing. Our students have poured their hearts into sharing their creative works, and that passion shines through the glossy pages of FAUNA. We celebrate their art, ingenuity and writing.

As you near the end of the magazine you’ll find a list of thoughtfully placed resources to continue your journey with EH, which includes a list of the EH courses offered to students for the upcoming academic year, information on how to join the Student Advisory Board and how submit your own work to FAUNA.

Thank you for taking the time to read this issue of FAUNA We hope you enjoy it!

Portia Hardy

Staff Editor and Program Coordinator Center for the Arts and Humanities