In the Environment & Society Portal's latest virtual exhibition, former RCC fellow Sara Gregg tells the story of one participant in the largest homestead boom in US history, revealing the erratic fortunes of farm life reflected in the abundant economic, political, and personal uncertainties of the era. The exhibition is richly illustrated with photographs and hand-written letters.

You can visit the exhibition here.

The lunchtime colloquium series consists of short, 20–30 minute presentations followed by a question and answer session. The presentations this semester will be held virtually with the opportunity to engage in a zoom discussion with the speaker after the talk. All presentations are also recorded and published on the RCC's YouTube channel. For the full program and links for live-streaming, see here.

The RCC Blog "Seeing The Woods" helps reveal the long and complex relationship between humans and nature. With regular new series and individual contributions, it demonstrates the relevancy and importance of humanistic and historical perspectives in discussions about current environmental challenges.

Check out the latest posts and our submissions guidelines here!

A new in-house recording studio at the RCC will bring students, fellows, staff, and the interested public a range of fascinating and interactive events for the winter semester. We are looking forward to the upcoming Lunchtime Colloquiums, Tuesday Discussions, and continued screenings and discussions from the Green Visions film series!

For more information, check out the Calendar of Events.

In this experimental volume edited by Roberta Biasillo and Claudio de Majo, researchers from Germany and Italy draw on autobiographical reflection to engage in environmental storytelling. From the translation of historical artifacts to the role of experience and memory, this collection provides an exciting glimpse into the nature of environmental translation.

To find out more, click here!

The center awards fellowships to post-doctoral scholars from a variety of countries and disciplines in the fields of Environment and Society.

The call for fellows 2021-22 will be released at some point in early 2021. The deadline will be a few months later.