The ENVS 160 course with Jim Proctor covers a wide breadth of knowledge and material. It’s difficult to grasp the range of obvious lessons each book conveys, let alone the underlying objectives present in each text. The class is no less than difficult, it comes with vigorous hours of reading, writing, and discussing. But saying […]
Change Ahead
The lessons presented in ENVS 160 are not ones to be taken lightly or quickly forgotten as the course comes to an end. Embedded in these lessons is responsibility. Not only does this responsibility play a role in our personal lives, but it’s important as students and educators to take on the responsibility of expanding […]
A Mosaic of Rules
Paul Sternberg’s book Who Rules the World addresses how to confront climate change by taking a step back and focusing on social rules. This piece of writing appeals strongly to the sociological mindset of comprehending social institutions and the role they play in creating lasting change. Sternberg’s reason for writing this book is to share […]
Connect the Dots to Form a Constellation
At first glance, it’s easy to displace any parallels between the vast array of sections we have covered in the ENVS 160 course. But by taking a closer look and processing the material thoroughly, we can link many of the topics to overarching themes that contributed to their existence. The first connection I was […]
Continuing the Conversation
Most students who have taken Professor Proctor’s ENVS 160 class know that the breadth of knowledge and material covered in the course is wide. The majority of the time, it is difficult to grasp the ideas as they fly by, let alone make connections between these ideas. But every class, the majority of us walk […]