GVSU Environmental and Sustainability Studies Program

GVSU Environmental and Sustainability Studies Program Welcome to the official page of the GVSU Environmental and Sustainability Studies Program! or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree.

Environmental and Sustainability Studies (ENS) at Grand Valley State University draws upon a variety of disci­plines to develop a holistic, place-based, and solutions-oriented understanding of environmental and sustainability challenges. The program emphasizes a practical ap­proach to environmental issues through collaborative problem-solving, involvement in fac­ulty-led research projects, interns

hips, practicums, and community engagement projects. The ENS Program resides within GVSU's Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies. Students who major in Environmental and Sustainability Studies may choose a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Students select coursework from three categories: social and cultural perspectives, physical and life science perspectives, and political and economic perspectives. Students organize their studies around one or more of four focus areas: Sustainable Food Systems, Energy, Water Resources, or Culture and the Built Environment. A minor in Environmental and Sustainability Studies is also available to students.

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!🌱☀️

Ainsley Lloyd, one of the ENS interns, is working with another ENS student, Alex Izokaitis to monitor the effects of us...
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 🔗

School of Interdisciplinary studies professor, Crystal Scott-Tunstall along with CLAS Associate Dean Dwayne Tunstall and...
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!

Have you heard of the Waffle House Index? The Waffle House Index is an informal metric used by emergency officials to as...
06/02/2026

Have you heard of the Waffle House Index?

The Waffle House Index is an informal metric used by emergency officials to assess the severity of a natural disaster. The restaurant chain is famous for it’s disaster preparedness.
Learn more about the Index and investigate natural disasters and the inequities they create in ENS 347.

ENS 347 “Disasters and Social Inequity” is a hybrid course taught by Dr. Malik Raymond this upcoming Fall 2026 semester.
The course meets on Monday’s from 1:30-2:45pm and fulfils Global Perspectives credits. Add it to your schedule today!

Attention ENS Students... still looking for an internship this summer? Look no further. Spots are limited.
04/14/2026

Attention ENS Students... still looking for an internship this summer? Look no further. Spots are limited.

04/13/2026

In celebration of our 2026 Call for Art theme, “Collective Courage,” we invite you to a free virtual poetry workshop designed to help you manage climate anxiety and explore solidarity through the power of words.

This 90-minute session, led by Eileen Boekestein, is a space for both reflection and creation. Eileen is an environmental educator and communicator who specializes in connecting people to their place and region. During the workshop, she will share a presentation on navigating climate feelings and the importance of hope, interspersed with selected poems to listen to and reflect upon.

You will be guided through a series of creative prompts- similar to our Summit art prompts- asking how it feels to speak out when climate action is restricted or where you find visions of a resilient future. While the workshop is rooted in poetry, you are welcome to respond in any art medium that feels right to you. There will be dedicated time for writing and an opportunity to share your work with the group if you wish.

This workshop is a perfect opportunity to try out a new artistic medium or refine a piece for our 2026 Call for Art. All workshop participants are encouraged to submit their creations to be considered for exhibition at the Summit on June 12th. Selected artists receive a free ticket to the Summit, the chance to win cash prizes up to $250, and more!

Join us to find your voice, process your grief, and lean into the collective courage needed for our movement. Link to register in the comments!

Let's go!
04/03/2026

Let's go!

Ready to go with the Sustainability Showcase! Join us today in the Grand River Room of KC from 10 to 2. GVSU School of I...
04/03/2026

Ready to go with the Sustainability Showcase! Join us today in the Grand River Room of KC from 10 to 2. GVSU School of Interdisciplinary Studies Grand Valley State University

04/01/2026

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