Earth Ethics Institute at Miami Dade College

05/11/2026

Register here: https://dishane.aidaform.com/harnessing-the-power-of-nature-for-flood-protection-and-community-benefits1

05/06/2026

You are invited to join a discussion on building a safer, more walkable, and greener neighborhoods for communities in the Little River Basin. Perks include food, refreshments, and a $25 gift card! Register here:  https://dishane.aidaform.com/harnessing-the-power-of-nature-for-flood-protection-and-community-benefits1

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! Earth Day celebrates the awakening in environmental awareness that happened in the late 60s - early 70s and heralded landmark legislation such as the Clean Air Act and Endangered Species Act. Take some time to get out and appreciate nature and Earth today.

02/13/2026

🔥 Don’t miss this free screening of Razing Liberty Square — a story about resilience, displacement, and the future of communities facing climate change. Post film Q&A + light refreshments included! 🎥🗣️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/film-screen-razing-liberty-square-tickets-1981867929327?aff=oddtdtcreator Earth Ethics Institute at Miami Dade College The Smile Trust Inc

02/09/2026

Hi, everyone! Please note that Colleen Ahern-Hettich Engaged Earth Literacy Scholarship page has moved. Fundraising for this scholarship is now being done through this link: https://foundation.mdc.edu/areas-of-giving/memorial-scholarship/colleen-ahern-hettich-memorial-scholarship/

Your support is greatly appreciated!

The Colleen Ahern-Hettich Engaged Earth Literacy Scholarship was established to honor the legacy of former Earth Ethics Institute director, Colleen Ahern-Hettich.

11/19/2025

The Colleen Ahern-Hettich Engaged Earth Literacy Scholarship was established to honor the legacy of former Earth Ethics Institute director, Colleen Ahern-Hettich. Colleen served as the director of the Earth Ethics Institute from 2004 until her retirement in 2018. During that time, she made remarkable contributions to both the College and Miami-Dade County by expanding the institute's educational programs and significantly increasing its impact.

Under her leadership, Colleen worked with MDC faculty and staff to create the Global Sustainability and Earth Literacy Studies (GSELS) program. During her tenure, approximately 80 professors offered 1,700 GSELS courses, reaching roughly 40,000 students. Colleen’s work in Earth Literacy, sustainability education, and community engagement has left a lasting mark on the South Florida community.

The Colleen Ahern-Hettich Engaged Earth Literacy Scholarship will be awarded annually to students who share Colleen's passion for Earth Literacy and demonstrate a commitment to shifting the paradigm through collaboration and creativity.

The Colleen Ahern-Hettich Engaged Earth Literacy Scholarship was established to honor the legacy of former Earth Ethics Institute director, Colleen Ahern-Hettich.

06/20/2025

06/12/2025

Documentary film screening this Friday! Join us the MDC Gibson center!

04/22/2025

Earth Day represents the major shift toward environmentalism that happened in the late 60s - early 70s, eventually leading to landmark legislation such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act, and grew from an educational "teach in" to a global event. Happy Earth Day, everyone!

04/10/2025

In honor of the memory and legacy of former Earth Ethics Institute Director Colleen Ahern-Hettich, we are fundraising for the Colleen Ahern-Hettich Scholarship for Engaged Earth Literacy. Upon reaching $25,000 the scholarship can be "endowed" which will allow it to support deserving students in perpetuity. Any donations are greatly appreciated.

The Earth Ethics Council of Miami Dade College is raising fun… Earth Ethics Council needs your support for Colleen Ahern-Hettich Scholarship for Engaged Earth Literacy