Bellarmine Department of Environmental Studies

02/26/2026

TODAY!!! Please join us!

02/25/2026

This semester's invasive species removal event sill be on March 9th from Noon-3pm at the hillside next to Our Lady of the Woods Chapel. Wear sturdy shoes and long pants, we'll provide the rest. Faculty, staff, and students are welcome and encouraged to come and lend a hand, even if you can only attend part of the time. Hope to see you there!

02/23/2026

RSVP and save the date!

02/20/2026

The Clare Boothe Luce Women in Science lecture is on March 12 in Hilary’s featuring Brigette Brouillard from Second Chances Wildlife Center.

Lunch will be provided, and participants can select their meal preference through the registration link. We have limited seating and will close registration once we reach 40 participants! Get your RSVP's in soon!

02/17/2026

Save the date! We have a fantastic lineup for this again! Come hear our recent alumni speak about their path from Bellarmine to the professional world. Snacks will be provided!

Kaylie Malloy, ’24 - Town of Clarksville, Indiana
Leia Staples, ’24 - CMec LLC
Shannon Fitzpatrick, ’16 - Beam Suntory
Grace Mican, ’17 - Food Literacy Project
Zach Triplett, ’16 - Resource Environmental Solutions, LLC

02/14/2026

02/04/2026

Multiple job opportunities available at the Food Literacy Project:

We have openings for:
Communications Cultivator (1 position)
Outreach Cultivator (1 position)
Farm Cultivator Positions (3 position)
These roles are a great fit for someone passionate about community engagement, food systems, youth programming, and hands-on work in a mission-driven environment.

https://foodliteracyproject.org/about/join-our-team/
Live link is in bio!

02/03/2026

AmeriCorps position with Scientists in the Parks at Mammoth Cave with a May 2026 start date!

This projects will provide parks with scientific data to support sound resource management decisions, benefiting both the Inventory and Monitoring Program and the Science and Natural Resources Program of the National Park Service. These positions will support environmental protection by assisting with the inventory and monitoring of natural resources across multiple park units in the South Atlantic Gulf Region. Responsibilities will include tasks related to monitoring wildlife, vegetation, water quality, and air quality. Applications received before February 15th will be prioritized.

Live link in bio to find out more!

01/31/2026

Job Opportunity in the Twin-Cities area of Minnesota!

This Environmental Specialist position in the Environmental Initiatives Unit of the Environmental Resources Department will be responsible to assist and lead the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of landfill abatement initiatives, projects and programs. This position will be responsible for working on a variety of initiatives that support the Dakota County Solid Waste Management Plan, with a focus on implementing waste reduction, recycling and organics diversion programs, such as administering the business and multiunit property recycling programs.

Details can be found at the live link in our bio!

01/30/2026

Check out this interesting job opportunity at University of Wisconsin-Madison as a Green Fund Coordinator! More information can be found at the live link in our bio.

We are looking to hire a new colleague to join our team and support the Green Fund program. The deadline to apply is February 4.

The Green Fund is a program of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Office of Sustainability that supports student engagement in projects that address the environmental footprint, social impact, and operating costs of campus facilities. This program contributes toward the achievement of the university’s sustainability goals, including net-zero carbon emissions by 2048 and zero waste by 2030.

01/29/2026

Registration for the Alumni Mentor Program is currently OPEN until January 31st!

This program is open to sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students from all majors who are looking to make a lasting connection with a Bellarmine alum in their career field of interest and/or a shared affinity group. This program matches students one-on-one with a Bellarmine alum in their field of interest and may be completed in-person or virtually.

All students must attend an in-person Kick-Off Event on Wednesday, March 11th at 5:30pm in Frazier Hall immediately followed by their First Mentor Meeting (which will be in-person or virtual depending on the alumni). The student and their alum will also complete a fully virtual second meeting the week of April 13th – 17th.

If you are interested, please register at the live link in our bio!

01/01/2026

🎉 Happy New Year, Happy New You!

Community Fitness Swap-January 8th
In partnership with the Office of Sustainability and Trellis Brewing, kNOw Waste Louisville is hosting a Fitness Swap to promote reuse, reduce waste, and bring community together for a fun, sustainable evening.

📅 Thursday, January 8th | 🕠 5-7 PM
📍 Trellis Brewing, 827 Logan St, Louisville

Got yoga mats, dumbbells, hiking boots, or fitness gear collecting dust? Bring
your gently used items to the kNOw Waste and Fitness Swap at on Jan 8th!
✨ Swap your gently used items for something new to you
✨ Meet active, like-minded people
✨ Start the year sustainably
📍 Trellis Brewing | 5–7PM
💡 Reduce waste. Refresh your fitness routine. Connect with your community.

Unclaimed items will be donated. Enjoy Trellis Brewing’s craft beverages while you browse.

Please bring a reusable bag for your finds.