Academics
By Michelle Schechter
New Environmental Studies Undergraduate Degree for Honors Tutorial College In the fall of 2013, Ohio University’s Honors Tutorial College will begin offering an undergraduate degree of Environmental Studies. Previously a certificate was the only formal environmental studies opportunity available for undergraduates. The program was developed by Professor Geoff Buckley, a professor in the department of Geography along with the support of the Associate Dean of the Honors Tutorial Jan Hodson. Many may wonder what a student can do with an undergraduate degree in environmental studies post-graduation, but according to Geoff Buckley, “most students will go on to graduate school, but if not, many should consider doing something urban or energy related.” The focus now is developing urban communities to reduce the use of cars and gas and lowering the emissions we produce from the use of vehicles. Other fields students can look into can be transportation planning or hazards/climate change. All of the students that will be admitted into the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) program will be highly motivated and hopefully will be able to help us all live sustainably. Students will be able to begin the application process in December of 2012 and if selected will begin the program in fall 2013. To be eligible for this program students must have a strong interest in pursuing environmental studies post-graduation and be a member of the HTC. The Honors Tutorial College is different compared to any other college at Ohio University and students enrolled in HTC are required to complete a number of seminars and tutorials. Like most typical undergraduates, HTC students are required to take general requirements to fulfill University Requirements. General requirements include subjects such as social sciences, humanities and Junior Composition. Students are able to choose from a variety of interesting classes covering topics they want to learn more about. In their final year at
OU students are required to write a thesis in order to complete the program and graduate. Click here for more information about HTC or the environmental studies degree.
We double dog dare you
to participate in the National Bike Challenge, a local and national competition to see who can log the most bike miles.
Why: prizes, bragging rights, a healthier planet and a healthier you When: May 1 - Aug 31 How :go to http:// www.nationalbikechallenge.org/join.html and click the “Join the Challenge” link. After registering for a free Endomondo account, you can join our team (Office of Sustainability at Ohio University) or create your own team. Then log the miles you ride and see who wins!
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