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The Department of Human Ecology at the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences addresses the human dimensions of environmental problems. Faculty from diverse disciplines use their expertise in the natural and social sciences to study the effects of human activities on the environment and the impact of environmental changes on individuals and communities. MORE »
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Congratulations Class of 2009!
It is that time of year, classes are wrapping up, finals are almost here and we are preparing to say a heartfelt good bye to our graduating seniors. Remember to stay in touch and let us know what you are doing. Join the new Facebook group "Department of Human Ecology, Cook Campus, Rutgers University" and keep in touch.
We would like to extend a special congratulations to the following students who received special awards and departmental honors:
George F. Clark Academic Excellence and Service Award
Recipients
Kathryn E. Barry
Manfredi Giliberti
Andrew P. Vayda Outstanding Scholar Award
Recipient
Anna C. Sweeney
Departmental Honors Recipients
Kathryn E. Barry
Albert J. Bozenmayer
Manfredi L. Giliberti
Katie L. Hayeck
Allison R. Kellner
Maegan Pane
Brady L. Root
Ryan Rader
Anna C. Sweeney
Ashley A. Tinter
For those of you who will be continuing on with us next year, remember to keep in touch with your advisors, visit the student lounge in the Cook Office Building, and get involved. If you have any ideas for programs or activities you think the Department should offer, please contact Kristen Drusjack at drusjack@aesop.rutgers.edu.
Good luck with finals and have a wonderful summer!
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As the semester winds down, please take a few minutes to enjoy the following environmental podcasts and visually enhanced podcasts created by undergraduate students for Caron Chess and Jesse Schibilia course Blogging and Podcasts for the Environment. All the videos are now on Youtube and we hope they will be the latest viral videos that are not only funny but include an important environmental message. Please share them with everyone you know! The Podcasting course offered by the Department of Human Ecology will be available during the spring 2010 semester. For anyone interested in the course, please contact Dr. Caron Chess (chess_c@aesop.rutgers.edu).
These podcast episodes reflect students' understanding that changing behavior requires more than providing information. Defining behavioral goals and considering audiences' motivation are at least as important. Rutgers' School of Environmental and Biological Sciences funded this pilot class "Blogging and Podcasting for the Environment 11:374:493," taught by Caron Chess and Jesse Schibilia.
Podcasts (short films)
Title: Green Bob and Pals
Description: Green Bob takes you on a tour of the Rutgers Dining Services food supply chain. He wants you to encourage locally grown produce and pesticide free farming.
Students:
Kim Lourenco
Jaclyn Mandelbaum
Janine Oman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMYo4A90EAQ&feature=channel_page
Title: Tap out bottle water!
Description: Join the movement to tap out bottled water. Push for hydration stations. Check out cool reusable bottles.
Students:
Shannon McDonald
Christopher McNamara
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkYYdN69W2w&feature=channel_page
The Great Race
Description: Two ladies race to the Grease Trucks, one on a bike, one in a car. See who wins! Bike Libraries (like the New Brunswick, NJ Bike Library) reduce CO2 emissions by providing free bikes and help with repairs. Re-cycle. Get exercise. More bikes, fewer cars!
Students:
Lila Nadelmann
Lynne Ricicki
Kimberly Shubert
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JH_ueQBlebU&feature=channel_page
The Ecoteers do an Extreme Green Makeover!
Description: The Ecoteers help two Voorhees Dorm residents act locally and think globally by giving their room an Extreme Green Makeover. Learn how cheap and easy it is to be more environmentally friendly.
Students:
Kevin Anderson
Manfredi Giliberti
Rachel Weinrich
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WVSfPyKLog&feature=channel_page
Visually enhanced podcasts (Audio with images)
Dining Hall Pigs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1N-RH8JEPds&feature=channel_page
Tap out bottled water
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEriXJBbE0g&feature=channel_page
Check out the New Brunswick Bike Library!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndYvZQ6Kzb0&feature=channel
The Ecoteers take on Voorhees Dorm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXe3e-yvk3Q&feature=channel_page
Visit the class blog: http://rugreens09.wordpress.com
Have a great summer everyone!!!!
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Congratulations to Manfredi Giliberti (Fred) for winning "Top Ten Student Nominee 2009 Student Employee of the Year" for National Student Employment Week.
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BIMONTHLY NEWSLETTER
The final edition of the EPIB Trail for the 2008/2009 academic year is now available. A special thanks to Fred Giliberti for all of his hard work and effort to provide EPIB students with an innovative and fun way to inform students about new courses, graduate school, volunteerism, academic requirements, career information and the faculty and staff of the Human Ecology Department.
The EPIB Trail: An EPIBer’s Guide to the Galaxy Issue 5
Spotlights:
~ Introducing New Trail Staff!
~ Good Luck Bradley Wilson!
~ Career Searching Tips
~ "Pieces of Cook" Project
Special Events:
April 30th - First Annual George H. Cook Campus Eco-Cast Film Festival, 11:30 am to 12:15 pm, Blake 131
April 30th - Career Workshop with Kristen Drusjack
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Cook Office Building, Room 226
Save the dates:
~May 7th, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm - Green Job Expo and Summit
Rutgers University Newark Campus
Fun Stuff
~ Check out Etsy.com
~ Word Puzzle & Eco-Comic
~ Dr. Clark’s Weird Tales