Dyson College of Arts and Sciences

W W W . P A C E . E D U / D Y S O N 25 In recognition of its commitment to creat- ing a sustainable habitat for pollinators, the Pace Pleasantville campus is now an officially certified Bee Campus USA affili- ate. The University received the designa- tion from Bee City USA (an initiative of the Xerces Society) in March, through the efforts of students, administrators, and faculty including Michael Rubbo, PhD, a clinical associate professor in the environ- mental studies and science department. The initiative was also supported by the Dyson College Institute for Sustainability and the Environment. "[The designation] shows our commitment to creating a sustainable campus that will function both as a healthy ecosystem for native plants and animals and as a living laboratory for students," Rubbo said. Currently, the Nature Center houses beehives for dem - onstration and education. Future plans include hosting pollinator-focused events and creating additional pollinator gardens to enable more students to study the bees and develop conservation solutions. Pace Pleasantville Designated as a Bee Campus Dyson College Institute for Sustainability and the Environment Debuts New Programs Committed to bringing together University faculty, students, and offerings that address environmental and sustainability issues, DCISE debuted two new programs during the 2019–20 academic year. The "Science Training for Environmental Professionals" workshop series was created as a free opportunity for local environmental stakeholders to gain new knowledge to advance their initiatives. Associate Professor of Biology Erika Crispo, PhD, served as the inaugural guest speaker. "Wildlife in Focus: Curing the Crisis Through Education and Action" included conversations with wildlife veterinarian and founder of Veterinary Initiative for Endangered Wildlife Deborah McCauley, PhD, and wildlife rehabilitator Patrick Moore, as well as a screening of The Last Animals, an award-winning documentary about the fight to protect rhinoceroses and elephants from poachers. According to DCISE Director of Programming Michelle Land, a clinical associate professor in the environmental studies and science department, the year-long program "was designed to educate our community about the drivers of species decline, while empowering them to take actions that will forestall further losses."

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