91¶ÌÊÓÆµ alumnus Levi Geyer ’22 is taking environmental sustainability to a whole new level. The Iowa farmer gathers yellowbud hickory nuts from parks and conservation areas to produce hickory oil, which is then filtered, bottled and sold. A recent article in The Marketplace, the official publication of Mennonite Education Development Associates, highlights his mission to popularize the oil. In the article, Geyer credits 91¶ÌÊÓÆµâ€™s environmental science classes with showing him the connection between agriculture and sustainability.
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91¶ÌÊÓÆµ professor among world’s top wildlife photographers of 2023
Last month shaped up to be a memorable one for 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ Professor Steven Johnson. In early October, the conservation photographer traveled to London for an awards ceremony honoring him among ... read more about 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ professor among world’s top wildlife photographers of 2023
Meadow creates natural beauty and saves money
By Wilson Roth, The Weather Vane student newspaper In early fall of 2008, the mowers were silenced, the grass began to grow longer and preparations began. Did Physical Plant forget ... read more about Meadow creates natural beauty and saves money
Faith-Ecological Integrity is Seminar Topic
Christian communities around the world have begun to respond to environmental problems, but often struggle to explain how ecological integrity matters for Christian faith. Willis Jenkins, assistant professor of social ... read more about Faith-Ecological Integrity is Seminar Topic
Prof Bikes, Walks or Takes the Bus
Nancy R. Heisey is being taken for a ride, but she’s not objecting. Dr. Heisey, chair of the Bible and religion department, is "trying to do my responsible part" in ... read more about Prof Bikes, Walks or Takes the Bus
‘Sustainability’ Forum for Science Center Set for Jan. 22
How “green” should 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ be? That’s the question 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ students, faculty, staff, alumni and guests will tackle at a forum Jan. 22, beginning at 8:45 a.m. in the Suter Science ... read more about ‘Sustainability’ Forum for Science Center Set for Jan. 22
‘See Jesus in Others,’ Campolo Urges
Animated orator Tony Campolo speaks without notes in engaging his audience. Photo by Jim Bishop At age 72, Tony Campolo remains passionate about two things – that people experience a ... read more about ‘See Jesus in Others,’ Campolo Urges
President Addresses Global Warming, Creation Care
Matt Frei, chief Washington, D.C., correspondent for the BBC, interviewed President Loren Swartzendruber on creation care from an Anabaptist perspective for a BBC production about Christian response to global warming; ... read more about President Addresses Global Warming, Creation Care