Wittenberg's mission, in part,
is to create a participatory citizen who recognizes his or her obligation
to the natural environment. Students engaged in environmental studies
at Wittenberg recognize that the environmental problems confronting
society transcend traditional academic boundaries. Consequently, coursework
and co-curricular activities often bring together faculty and students
from diverse fields and interests to explore the interdisciplinary nature
of environmental issues.
Society's actions increasingly affect the natural environment, and our participation in understanding, assessing and minimizing the impact of these actions is critical. Although our attention is generally focused on the global impact of our use of natural resources, the causes are inherently local. Wittenberg offers several opportunities for students to be part of the solution to these problems.