The Patrick '61 and Marcelle Leahy Center for the Environment
Developing environmentally conscious citizens as leaders, advocates, scientists, artists, humanitarians, thinkers & business people.
Our Mission
Through research, contemplation, and action, the Center for the Environment strives to...
Prepare students to think and act critically and creatively by combining their intellectual pursuits with immersive experiences to tackle the world’s most complex issues as environmental leaders - locally and globally.
Evolve the culture of sustainability on campus and in our community to have a social impact and leave a legacy for future generations.
Foster connection between students and career experts to create career exposure and structure learning experiences such that students leave with essential workforce skills, career preparedness, and purpose.
We Teach, Learn, and Steward
We envision the C4E as a hub. A place to engage. A place to grow. A place to find purpose and make an impact.
In Our Living Laboratories
Across six classrooms to impact the greater SMC and VT communities. Exploration of these areas happen in the traditional classrooms and our campus-wide living laboratory.
Student Opportunities
Connections with the greater community expand students’ access to an immersive learning experiences.
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May 10, 2024
Saint Michael’s community celebrates Class of 2024 with Senior Awards Brunch
Saint Michael’s hosted its annual Senior Awards Brunch on May 9 to recognize the students in the Class of 2024, faculty and staff who have had a significant impact on […]
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May 2, 2024
Saint Michael’s hosts an Earth Week extravaganza
The Patrick ’61 and Marcelle Leahy Center for the Environment led an Earth Week extravaganza for Saint Michael’s, giving the College community plenty of opportunities to get their hands dirty. […]
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July 2, 2024
Salad Days
Join us June 11, July 2, July 23, and August 13 from 11:45am-1:00pm for our annual Salad Day Events. Bring your own bowl/plate, utensils, and napkin. We’ll supply the farm fresh food and good times. We’re excited to be hosting these events with the help of DEC, HR, IT, MOVE, Purposeful Learning, and Student Life.
July 19, 2024
Summer Discovery Days
Join us for Summer Discovery Days on Friday, July 19, at 1 p.m. Explore Saint Michael’s College and learn about the great opportunities available to you at our nationally ranked liberal arts college.
July 23, 2024
Salad Days
Join us June 11, July 2, July 23, and August 13 from 11:45am-1:00pm for our annual Salad Day Events. Bring your own bowl/plate, utensils, and napkin. We’ll supply the farm fresh food and good times. We’re excited to be hosting these events with the help of DEC, HR, IT, MOVE, Purposeful Learning, and Student Life.
Meet the Team
Kristyn Achilich
Director
Christine Gall
Assistant Director; Farm & Food Manager
Portia Butrym
Project & Outreach Coordinator
James Nagle, M.A., Ph.D.
Steering Committee, Faculty Advisor
Katy Farber, M.S., Ed.D.
Steering Committee, Faculty Advisor
Declan McCabe, M.S., Ph.D.
Steering Committee, Faculty Advisor
Trevien Stanger, M.S.
Steering Committee, Faculty Advisor
David Heroux, Ph.D.
Steering Committee, Faculty Advisor
Brian Collier, M.F.A
Steering Committee, Faculty Advisor
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