GVSU Environmental and Sustainability Studies Program

09/29/2026

Students in ENS 301 collaborated with Roskam Foods to do research and create a nature-based rec area for their employees. Students worked alongside ENS alum Collin Kiessel.

09/22/2026

Students in WGS and ENS courses participated in a two day clean up of the Grand River where they removed over 400lbs of trash! Great work team! 🛶♻️🦦🐟☀️

📸Photos were taken by Grace Debest who is a student photographer with University Communications and president of the Beekeepers Club🐝

09/21/2026

09/09/2026

Email Dr. Carl Ruetz to save your spot!

09/02/2026

As Lansing explores the possibility of hosting the first Bubble Barrier in the U.S., researchers at MSU and GVSU are bringing a miniature version of the technology to communities along the Grand River.

The mini model will demonstrate the technology and help gauge community concerns around the bubble barrier.

This project is led by the MSU Water Alliance alongside the GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute, corporate partners, state agencies, and the city of Lansing.

Read More: https://water.msu.edu/feature/mini-model-gathers-community-feedback-lansing-bubble-barrier

08/28/2026

Sara Connor, an ENS minor and Geography major participated in the Summer in West Michigan at GVSU Program combining her background in Geography with the design thinking perspective woven into the SIWM program.
Speaking about her experience Sara said “ I enjoyed my experience with Summer in West Michigan, I am pretty immersed in geography, this means a lot of research and use of critical thinking skills. The program took me outside of that immersion and allowed me to look at literature in a different way. Instead of using analysis and looking for evidence, I was able to draw on a combination of my experiences and the expressiveness of the authors to enjoy poetry in a way I hadn’t thought of.”
In addition to SIWM Sara also is an active member of the American Association of Geographers and attended an AAG conference in San Fransisco where she got to meet Geographer Marie Price who she is pictured with.

An ENS minor or experiential learning opportunity like SIWM might be just the thing you need to complement your major! Reach out to us with questions or to learn more.

08/18/2026

Tomorrow! The SAP’s farm stand is open at the clock tower on the Allendale GV campus from 10am - 2pm🍅 Come say hi and pick up some fresh produce!🌱☀️

07/20/2026

Ainsley Lloyd, one of the ENS interns, is working with another ENS student, Alex Izokaitis to monitor the effects of using a novel fertilizer from the Dulse Vita farm on Pierce street. The fertilizer is a waste product from the seaweed growing process, and it would otherwise be added to the landfill.
Novel fertilizers use waste materials to improve nutrients and reduce environmental impact!

Grab a fresh cucumber or tomato from these GVSU Sustainable Agriculture Project planters outside of the Rec Center all summer! 🥒🍅 Stop by and check for FREE fresh produce to stay refreshed after your workout.

07/13/2026

ATTN: COLLEGE STUDENTS 📣

Want to make a real impact in your community while gaining hands-on experience? Apply now for our Community Outreach Internship at Fulton Street Market! 🥕✨

Your role will include…
✔️ Coordinating food assistance programs
✔️ Earning course credit
✔️ Working flexible hours + weekend shifts

Applications are open until July 23rd, with a start date of August 7th! For more information on the role and how to apply, please visit https://linktr.ee/fultonstmarket 🔗

06/25/2026

School of Interdisciplinary studies professor, Crystal Scott-Tunstall along with CLAS Associate Dean Dwayne Tunstall and Engineering student Christopher Tunstall are in their 6th year of tabling at the Annual Grand Rapids Juneteenth Celebration. This year they were joined by many campus and community partners who came together to share resources, information, and giveaways including over 500 vegetable plants, seeds from the mobile seed library sponsored by the Mary Idema Pew Library, school supplies, and environmentally friendly products such as reusable bags, plastic free laundry soap, & more!
Thanks to everyone who helped with the booth or stopped by!