by dave | Oct 5, 2017 | Oceans
Hope is a verb with its sleeves rolled up. (David Orr) On October 4, Dave lead two Climate Action Now (CAN) programs in Portland. The first was a presentation for David Vaughn’s marine biology class at the Waynflete School. It was exciting to be back in a classroom...
by dave | Oct 4, 2017 | Oceans
The sea, once it cast its spell upon you, holds you in its net of wonder forever… (Jacques Cousteau) Dave, co-director of CELL, headed out to sea on the vessel Tusen Takk (“a thousand thanks”) on Monday, October 2 on a 7 month climate action now (CAN) and ocean...
by Iceland Study Abroad | Sep 22, 2017 | 2017 Spring Iceland
The farm I worked at in high school often hosted school trips to come and help out for the day. The students would drag their feet off the bus and look completely miserable: they clearly did not want to be there. Why would a middle-schooler want to work on a farm...
by Iceland Study Abroad | Sep 22, 2017 | 2017 Spring Iceland
Going into the South Iceland trip this past weekend, I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. I knew we were going to areas that tend to draw more tourists and I wasn’t exactly sure how we were going to fit into that spectrum. At first, I felt like a tourist, as I am...
by Iceland Study Abroad | Sep 22, 2017 | Staff Column
The Réttir, or annual sheep gathering, is a long standing tradition that is steeped in rich history and community building. Many people, of all ages and assumed differing backgrounds, gather to participate in the day long festivities. One aspect farmers and the...
by Iceland Study Abroad | Sep 22, 2017 | 2017 Spring Iceland
I found that hiking added a lot of dimension to my CELL experience so far. Having been with the place, I feel more acquainted to the land; having been with the people, I feel more familiar with my fellow CELL students. The sense of community is much stronger and I...
by Iceland Study Abroad | Sep 22, 2017 | 2017 Spring Iceland
The most memorable hike from the trip to Vatnajökull National Park was the 11-mile trail that we completed on the second day. Before this, the longest hike I had done was an 8-mile trail on Mt. Greylock in Massachusetts. Going into this weekend I expected to be...
by Iceland Study Abroad | Sep 22, 2017 | 2017 Spring Iceland
I distinctly recall the moment when we stopped suddenly in our tracks along the beach as a glacier rumbled in the distance. In an instant the sound of footsteps crunching on rocks vanished. It was as if my thoughts and movements dissolved into the sand,...
by Iceland Study Abroad | Sep 22, 2017 | 2017 Spring Iceland
On day one of our trip to South Iceland, I felt captured already by the beautiful top spots. A favorite moment for me was ending the day by watching the sunset at the edge of the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. I cannot describe what I felt other than like an astronaut...
by CELL Staff | Jun 10, 2017 | Action Plans
by Kathleen Lawson I am concerned with the current water usage at Simmons College, and I do not believe anyone has seriously brought attention to the issue. will be working with students of Simmons College who are concerned about the current water usage of the...
