Yeah, OK — that’s a pretty big claim in the invitation that is this post’s title. But in the Sustainability Studies program (SUST) at RU we really do mean it. Let’s be real, shall we? A world rocked by climate change, toxic pollution, devastated biodiversity, and persistent environmental injustice demands change. Who is going to do it? Education, experiential learning, and activism are key parts of the struggle to create a truly sustainable planet (not to mention city), and that’s where SUST courses come in. All majors are welcome in this house!
RU students should look over the Fall 2024 schedule using this Coursefinder, (2) check your remaining course requirements in Degree Works, and (3) email, call, text, and/or bang on the door of your academic advisor with your planned schedule and any questions you have about your upcoming classes. Your advisor will provide you with an RU Access registration code so you can register. Click on selected titles below for detailed course previews!
Sustainability Studies courses still open for enrollment this Fall 2024:
SUST 210 Sustainable Future (online 8wk B session, EXL, Staff)
SUST 220 Water (T 2-4:30pm, EXL, Prof. Bryson)
SUST 230 Food (hybrid + field trips, meets five Fridays 9:30am-12pm, Prof. Gerberich
SUST 240 Waste (online, 8wk A session, Prof. Jones)
SUST 260 Nature & Black Liberation (online, Prof. Ruffin)
SUST 261 Writing for Non-Profits (TTh 2-3:15pm, EXL, Prof. Blancato)
SUST 320 Sprawl, Transportation & Planning (online, 8wk B session, Prof. Gerberich)
SUST 330 Biodiversity (Field Museum, Th 9am-1pm, EXL, Prof. Kerbis)
- EXL = Experiential Learning course (part of the CORE gen ed requirement)
- Online = fully online asynchronous, no required F2F meetings
- Hybrid = selected F2F meetings on specified dates + online asynchronous work
For additional useful info, see this Advising Resources page on Prof. Mike Bryson’s (aka Prof B) faculty website as well as this Registration page on the RU website. Questions about any of these classes? Please email Prof B (mbryson@roosevelt.edu).
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