In 2022, the Loyola S.E.E.D. Garden Beds were created through funding from the Loyola Mission Integration Grant with additional funding provided by Student Goverment Association Sustainability Committee. The gardens are used for many purposes including addressing food insecurity by providing fresh produce for Iggy's Cupboard, giving students the opportunity to understand local food systems, integrating hands-on learning experiences into Biology and Environment Program curriculum, benefit local ecosystems by planting native plants and providing a spot for relaxation and contemplation.
Congratulations to Megan Stempkovksi for being recognized for her dedication and hard work. Megan is a fourth year neuroscience major and works in both the Department of Psychological Sciences and Environment Program.
Alumni Tom Gruber, '81, and co-creator of Siri, visited the Azby greenhouse to meet with Environment Program students and staff and to learn about student research, campus sustainability and other activities that go on year round in the facility. Tom is a strong advocate for ocean conservation and ending ocean plastic pollution. Learn about his advocacy here.
Jackie Mutter was recently awarded with The Reverend James Carter, S.J. Transfer Student Award for her academic excellence. Congratulations Jackie, and thank you for all your hard work!
Joel MacClellan was recently awarded with the Loyola University New Orleans College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Excellence in Research Award. This award is given to a person who has demonstrated consistent superiority in scholarship as evidenced in the publication of books, articles in refereed journals, creative endeavors, conference presentations, as well as other activities pertaining to their academic field. Congratulations, and thank you for all your hard work!
May 10th, 2024
9:00AM - 10:30AM
Monroe Hall 610
Join BIO & ENVA in celebrating our 2024 graduates and all that they have achieved! There will be a graduation mass in Holy Name of Jesus Church at 11AM, with a reception to follow on the first floor of Monroe Library.
Questions? Contact kjkahn@loyno.edu & lrepstei@loyno.edu
The Environment Program would like to acknowledge Dr Aimee Thomas for the publication of her paper, "Beyond Green Facades: Measuring the Ecology of Vertical Gardens in Quito, Ecuador". This paper is a collaboration with Leslie Galvez (ENVB'19 Honors graduate) on a study that was conducted for her senior thesis while she studied abroad at PUCE in Quito, Ecuador.
Congratulations to the “Green Roofs are COOL!” team for winning the People’s Choice Award of $10,000! The award will help them execute their plan to grow green roofs throughout Central City with the support of Recirculating Farms.
Thanks to all who voted for our team! Your support made a huge difference, and our win would not have been possible without the encouragement of the Loyola community.
Abigail is a second-year student but she is considered a Junior, and she is double majoring in Computer Science and Environmental Science with a Biological concentration.
Abby has been accepted into the Interdisciplinary Problem Solving in Human Dominated Wetland Ecosystems REU program at RIT in Rochester, New York. The program runs from May 28, 2024 through August 2, 2024, and includes a $6000 stipend, housing in RIT’s global village, a weekly meal allowance, and up to $500 for travel to/from RIT.