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Meet Dr. Hillary Nieman, a lecturer in the Environmental & Sustainability Studies program at UNL. Hillary grew up on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain in Slidell, Louisiana. In high school, she moved to a small town in rural southeast Nebraska and eventually enrolled in the Environmental Studies program at UNL.

What drew you to UNL?

“I was visiting Lincoln to see family and reached out to Dr. Corey Forbes in the CASNR School of Natural Resources. I was interested in his research and wanted to meet him and learn more. A few years after this meeting, Corey contacted me about a teaching opportunity in the Environmental & Sustainability Studies program at UNL. I was hired at the start of the COVID pandemic, and the rest is history. I like to tell this story to my students and emphasize the power of reaching out and building a social network. You never know where it may lead. In this case I came full circle back to my alma mater!”

What aspect of working in an educational setting do you enjoy the most?

“One of our core tenets in the Environmental & Sustainability Studies program is to “do greater good.” I am privileged to work within a community of movers and shakers who are motivated to make a difference and put some good out into the world. Providing students with opportunities to learn and apply their skills in an authentic and relevant context is what I enjoy most about my job. Whether visiting the landfill, developing policy briefs around a local environmental issue, or learning how to employ a community-based social marketing strategy for sustainable behavior change, I enjoy watching students grow in their self-efficacy and gain the knowledge and skills they need to go out into the world and make a real impact.” by @unl_envr

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New year, new student ambassador team!

Please feel free to reach out to any of us at the included emails :) by @unl_envr

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Last Monday we had our Spring Showcase to wrap up a truly wonderful academic year! 📚

Students from Environmental Engagement & the Community presented research they’ve been working on all semester, and students in the Senior Thesis course presented their year-long capstone projects. We are so proud of all of our presenters — have a great summer Huskers! 💚 by @unl_envr

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5 months ago

The second annual Artists for Climate is in the books! 🌱🎨

To celebrate Earth Month the Environmental and Sustainability Studies Department hosted Artists for Climate Exhibition at UNL! This event gave artists a voice in the climate conversation through different artistic environmentalism pieces.

Artists for Climate is a part of the Worldwide Climate Justice and Education Week. This international organization aims to mobilize climate concerned educators with information and engage students to turn climate despair into repair. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has participated in SolveClimate since its first year in 2022.

We had around 30 artists participate between the physical exhibition and live performances and it was truly a beautiful evening. Our team could not have pulled this event off without the help of our advisory committee, the Dance and Emerging Media Arts programs, and Lincoln’s artist community. Happy Earth Month! 🌎 💚 🎨 by @unl_envr

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6 months ago

Join us at the ESS Student Showcase - next Monday, April 27th from 2-3:30 PM in the Great Plains Room at the Nebraska East Union! 🌱 by @unl_envr

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Community engagement is an important part of advancing local sustainability efforts. Last week the Environmental & Sustainability Studies Program helped sponsor and participate in the 4th annual Students for Sustainability Summit at Lincoln Public Schools. We look forward to our continued partnership with LPS and supporting LPS students! by @unl_envr

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‼️Artists Needed‼️ All art forms welcome, scan the QR code to sign up by @unl_envr

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8 months ago

♻️ ENVR 319 Project Spring 2024 Testimony by @unl_envr

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10 months ago

Check out the ENVR 499 Student Impact Statements from the Environmental and Sustainability Studies Student Showcase Fall 2025! by @unl_envr

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10 months ago

🌟 Are you interested in filling a volunteer role at Conservation Nebraska next semester focused on water quality and spreading public awareness?

📧 Reach out to Josie Lahm if you are interested and to learn more. by @unl_envr

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🌎 Check out these amazing upcoming opportunities for environmental and sustainability studies students! by @unl_envr

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10 months ago

📆 Save the date for the Environmental and Sustainability Studies Student Showcase this Wednesday from 3-4:15 in the East Campus Union ‼️ by @unl_envr

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