Sustainability Student Leaders Symposium

The annual Sustainability Student Leaders Symposium (SSLS) brings together Student Sustainability Leaders from many different colleges and universities in the Northeast to learn and be inspired by each other during a half-day conference. The SSLS is a great opportunity for students to learn and be inspired by each other through presentations, workshops, and round-table discussions. The structure of the symposium allows students from different schools to lead sessions on a variety of topics, providing valuable presentation experience as well as facilitating the spread of ideas between schools. Sessions are typically grouped by broad topics, or tracks, such as “engagement,” “building a program,” or “communications.” The symposium typically includes opportunities for students to meet each other and share ideas informally.

The Sustainability Student Leaders Symposium is a great way to learn about what’s on the cutting edge of sustainability, from new technologies, media campaigns, and local initiatives. The best part of this event is being able to meet other students passionate about sustainability and taking the ideas shared at the event back to campus.

Jordyn Garrett

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Learn more about the SSLS and explore previous symposia!

2023 Symposium at Bentley

In Fall 2023, Bentley University hosted the Sustainability Student Leadership Symposium, welcoming over 100 student leaders from nine Northeast colleges. The event focused on intersectional environmentalism, a framework that connects environmental issues with social justice concerns like race, gender and class. This approach emphasizes that environmental solutions must also address systemic inequalities.

Environmental advocate Leah Thomas, who coined the term, was a featured speaker at the event. She shared insights on representation in environmental spaces and the power of social media in driving inclusive sustainability conversations. The symposium also included student-led workshops on topics such as urban environmental inequities and gendered symbolism in nature

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Email us at GA_Bentley_Sustainability@Bentley.edu