Join us for a special 20th Anniversary Research Symposium

The Environmental Humanities Program is celebrating its 20th anniversary! Established in 2005 as the world’s first master’s program dedicated to environmental humanities, our program remains a leading hub for interdisciplinary research, teaching, and community engagement in the field.  

Join us for a special 20th Anniversary Research Symposium on Friday, October 24, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at the Commanders House. Hear from current students, faculty & alumni whose work has helped shape the field over the last 20 years. 
 
Environmental Humanities Program Symposium Schedule

2:00 PM – Welcome and Introduction 
Danielle Endres, Director, Environmental Humanities Program; Professor, Communication  

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2:05 PM – 2:50 PM – Innovations in Environmental Humanities: A Panel of Current Students 
Panel Chair: Katharina Gerstenberger, Former Director, Environmental Humanities Program; Professor, World Languages and Cultures  
Panelists:  Cait Quirk,  Rikki Longino, David James 

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3:00 PM – 3:45 PM – Current Research in Environmental Humanities: A Panel of Environmental Humanities Program Faculty 
Panel Chair: Steve Tatum, Former Director, Environmental Humanities Program; Professor Emeritus, English 
Panelists: 
Leah Ramnath, Visiting Professor, Social and Cultural Thought 
Jeff Rose, Professor, Parks, Recreation & Tourism 
Melissa Parks, Professor, Environmental Communication 

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4:00 PM – 4:45 PM – The Next Generation of Leaders: A Panel of Environmental Humanities Alumni 
Panel Chair: Jeff McCarthy, Former Director, Environmental Humanities Program; Professor, Honors College
Panelists: 
Jack Stauss, Executive Director, Save Our Canyons 
Jenna Fischer, NPCA Next Generation Advisory Board Member 
Meaghan McKasy, Energy and Science Communication Associate Professor, University of Utah