Environmental Sustainability
Life After the LLC
academic involvement
Many of our students participate in the Geography Department's Field Quarter course:
Jessica K., ESLLC 2014-2015
Mellik G., ESLLC 2014-2015
Sage B., ESLLC 2014-2015
Ryan H., ESLLC 2015-2016
Kelby J., ESLLC 2015-2016
Lindsey B., ESLLC 2015-2016
Tylor J., ESLLC 2015-2016
Right: ESLLC students Kenna (ESLLC 2016-2017), Elizabeth and Rachel (ESLLC 2015-2016) in Peru for course GEOG 2320 Andean Landscapes. This class introduces students to intensive field activities pertinent to the study of Andean individuals and societies. Students study the characteristics of people, activities, as well as landscapes across the locations of Lima, Cusco and Puno in Peru. This course focuses on geography, history, archaeology, anthropology, biology, ecology and sustainability issues surrounding the above mentioned destinations. This course involves moderate physical activity (Inca Trail hike).
On campus involvement
Max, ESLLC 2015-2016 - DU Center for Sustainability: Clean Community Crew
Jessica K., ESLLC 2014-2015
DU Alpine Club Officer
DU Service & Change - Project Action Co-Chair (Environment)
Rachel, Tylor, Max, Kara, Alex S., ESLLC 2015-2016 - Alpha Phi Omega: Co-Ed Service Fraternity
Sophia, ESLLC 2016-2017
DU Center for Sustainability, Garden and Hydroponics Lead
DU Botanical Society, Secretary
Grace, ESLLC 2016-2017 - DU Center for Sustainability intern
Taylor J., ESLLC 2015-2016
DU Environmental Team, Vice-President
DU USG Sustainability Committee, Project Lead
ESLLC Resident Assistant
Maggy G., ESLLC 2013-2014
Emily, ESLLC 2012-2013
John K., ESLLC 2015-2016
Marissa S., ESLLC 2016-2017
Theo C., ESLLC 2017-2018
STUDY ABROAD
Above: Kelby and Lindsay ESLLC 2015-2016, In Nepal on their way to Thailand to study at the International Sustainabile Development Studies Institute
Kendra, ESLLC 2013-2014; Rachel, ESLLC 2015-2016 - DIS Copenhagen Sustainability Program
Jessica K., ESLLC 2014-2015 - SIT: Sustainable Development & Social Change - India
Amy C., ESLLC 2014-2015 - SIT: Comparative Ecology and Conservation - Ecuador
Sophia A., ESLLC 2016-2017 - Arcadia University Food and Sustainability Program in Perugia, Italy
INTERNSHIPS
Lindsey B., ESLLC 2015-2016
Chancellor's Global Innovation Fellowship - The Nature Conservancy, Marketing Intern
Taylor J., ESLLC 2015-2016
REU Arctic Waters Program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, Intern
John K., ESLLC 2015-2016
Rocky Mountain Conservancy intern
Wilderness Ranger Intern with the Forest Service and Indian Peaks Wilderness Alliance during summer 2017. Here is the film he produced during this time:
Jessica K., ESLLC 2014-2015 - World Bank - Pollution Management and Environmental Health Program Intern
Daniel, ESLLC 2013-2014
National Renewable Energy Lab Intern
Chicago Mayor's Office of Sustainability Intern
Erika S., ESLLC 2016-2017 - Aquarist Assistant Internship at Long Island Aquarium
Rachel P., ESLLC 2015-2016 - GIS Intern a City Government
Sara, ESLLC 2010-2011 - TREE Semester - Fellowship in environmental education through a joint program co-sponsored by Colorado College and the Catamount Center. During this semester-long program, fellows work in close collaboration with CC undergrads to develop and implement an inquiry-based curriculum that is taught every Friday to local 5th-graders at outdoor school on Catamount's campus.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Taylor J., ESLLC 2015-2016
Peak Steward for Colorado Fourteeners Initiative (2018)
Instructor Assistant for The Brandwein Institute Summer Science Day Camp (2016)
Max P., ESLLC 2015-2016
Boy Scouts of America: Trail Building/Maintenance/Restoration
Boy Scouts of America: Leave No Trace Training
Grace H. , ESLLC 2016-2017 - DU Center for Sustainability, Energy Team
John K., ESLLC 2015-2016 - DU Center for Sustainability, Garden Team
Daniel, ESLLC 2013-2014 - Environment Colorado
Jessica K., ESLLC 2013-2014 - Volunteer with Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado: trail building, vegetation restoration
EMPLOYMENT
Avery, ESLLC 2013-2014 - Junior Analyst at Resource Recycle System- a recycling consulting firm with an office in Boulder
Sara, ESLLC 2010-2011 - Teach For America - High school science teacher in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas. Odds are, every high school employing Teach For America teachers is in need of a STEM teacher. I was fortunate to get the opportunity to teach AP Environmental Science my second and third years in the classroom. Not only is the curriculum incredible, but getting the chance to personalize and localize it for your students is both a challenge and a blessing.
Kenna, ESLLC 2016-2017 - NatureBridge Coastal Camp Counselor/Educator