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.

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
The Michigan League of Conservation Voters is actively looking for candidates for the summer and fall internship program...
03/30/2026

The Michigan League of Conservation Voters is actively looking for candidates for the summer and fall internship programs in the Grand Rapids area.

These intern openings are within the Our Water Activist program at MLCV. It's a 14-week cohort focused on community organizing and advocacy on environmental issues. The position is 15 hours a week paid by a stipend of $2,400. Candidates who apply by 8:00 am on Monday, April 6th from ENS at GVSU will be prioritized for interviews.

We protect Michigan’s air, land, water by activating voters to elect and hold accountable public officials who fight for an environment that sustains the health and well-being of us all.

Are you interested in working for EGLE? Join us on Thursday, April 2nd from 6-7pm with EGLE’s recruiter for an inside lo...
03/30/2026

Are you interested in working for EGLE?

Join us on Thursday, April 2nd from 6-7pm with EGLE’s recruiter for an inside look at launching a meaningful career in environmental protection—complete with expert guidance on job searching and navigating the government hiring process.

Questions? Email: [email protected]

The semi-annual Sustainability Showcase is live. View dozens of student projects virtually or in person Friday in Kirkho...
03/30/2026

The semi-annual Sustainability Showcase is live. View dozens of student projects virtually or in person Friday in Kirkhof Center Grand River Room from 10 to 2.

https://www.gvsu.edu/ens/wintershowcase

Walk out for sustainability and climate action on Thursday, April 9th from 1pm-2pm at the Clocktower on Allendale's camp...
03/27/2026

Walk out for sustainability and climate action on Thursday, April 9th from 1pm-2pm at the Clocktower on Allendale's campus. Join us in voicing our concerns that GVSU is not treating the threat of climate change and ecological collapse as what it is - the most pressing and threatening challenge of our time. Student speakers will present their concerns, share their vision of GVSU as a leader for environmental sustainability in Michigan, and inspire the student body to action. Want to help? Read the list of student concerns and demands and sign your name in support. Then join us on Thursday, April 9th from 1pm-2pm at the Clocktower on Allendale's campus.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d455Dr1OtZQ3AfHdQKQrRIOS-xifU4l2DJBoV9emc2s/edit?usp=sharing

Ens students on the lakeshore - here's a paid internship at Community Action House in Holland!
02/17/2026

Ens students on the lakeshore - here's a paid internship at Community Action House in Holland!

Position Details Position Type: Part-time Internship; 10-12 hours per week Overtime Status: Non-exempt Reports To: Manager, Food Club Direct Reports: None Department: Food Access (Food Club, HEAL) Primary Location: Food Club & Opportunity Hub Position Term: May 2026 - August 2026 Compensation & Bene...

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1 Campus Drive, 324 Lake Ontario Hall
Allendale, MI
49401

Telephone

+16163318016

Website

http://gvsu.edu/ens/

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