Environmental Studies professor showcases research
Professor Corrie Grosse presented her new book, "Working Across Lines and Resisting Energy Extraction," at Milk and Honey Ciders. This was the first event of the "Gather" series, a series celebrating faculty scholarship.
On Tuesday, staff, students, faculty and community members gathered at Milk and Honey Ciders to attend the first event of the “Gather” event series.
CSB+SJU Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies Corrie Grosse was the first presenter in this new event series. On July 1, Grosse’s new book, “Working Across Lines and Resisting Energy Extraction,” was published. When researching and writing her book, Grosse interviewed and spoke with over 100 individuals to gather a wide range of perspectives, experiences and information.
“Doing research is what makes faculty good teachers. That is why it’s important to present that research so people can know what new information you are learning and so people can see how professors are engaging outside the classroom,” Grosse said.
Grosse decided that she wanted the event to be held at Milk and Honey Ciders.
“When thinking about where I wanted the event, I really knew I wanted to engage the community as well. It was my preference to find a place and time that would be good for both students, faculty and the community. I also think that the setting is overall beautiful,” Grosse said.
This is not the first time that professors have been able to present and showcase their research. Prior to COVID, there was a weekly series called Thursday Forum. During this forum, professors were able to present their research to staff, faculty, students and the community.
“I think that it is important for people to learn about these things in climate justice. Not only that, but it is super nice to have professors present this outside of a classroom environment. It makes me want to learn more when I can change my environment,” CSB sophomore Emma Rodeghier said.
To begin the evening, Grosse read the first two pages of her new book, “Working Across Lines and Resisting Energy extraction.” Grosse’s book gives readers a comparative analysis of the climate justice coalitions between California and Idaho. Attendees of the event sat in groups where the discussion took place with the sheet of points that Grosse provided to each picnic table. The discussion sheet provided asked the groups to discuss and sort issues that were hot topics of the moment, such as climate change, women’s rights and politics.
“Within the last few years, talking about these issues have become even more challenging, but I think having relationships and starting the conversation is important for growth,” Grosse said.
Grosse concluded her book presentation by encouraging people to ask questions and have further discussions on the topics that were brought up in the smaller groups.
“It is super important to get outside that college life bubble. While events on campus are super beneficial and nice, we benefit in a different way when we go off campus,” CSB junior Jalayna Smith-Moore said.
More Gather events will be happening throughout the fall and spring semesters.
