Welcome to the Zilkha Center for the Environment
Zilkha Center for the Environment (ZCE) oversees campus sustainability efforts, manages Hopkins Memorial Forest in partnership with a committee of researchers and other stakeholders, offers time-honored co-curricular initiatives such as the student summer grant program, Log Lunch, and Maple Fest, and is the administrative home of the Environmental Justice Clinic.
Protecting the environment and building sustainable societies and economies takes all of us. The ZCE works to achieve Williams College's strategic sustainability goals. We emphasize engaging students in this work and—through our co-curricular programs and management of the Hopkins Memorial Forest—extend the opportunities for experiential learning, applied research and community engagement beyond our campus borders.
News & Updates
Upcoming Events
October is #CampusSustainabilityMonth!🌱🪴This annual monthly celebration, hosted by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), celebrates higher education sustainability achievements while raising awareness of the value of sustainability in higher education! From energy efficient buildings, to plant-based food in dining halls, to working to eliminate single-use plastic, to composting (toilets!): Where do you see sustainability on campus?! ⭐️
This past Labor Day, the ZCE & Davis Center came together to host the 11th year of Root - an Ephventure program which aims to explore the intersection of social identity and environmental justice! Check out these photos from Root adventures! Thank you to all the students, staff, & Rooties for making the experience wonderful! ⭐️🌳
WELCOME TO WILLIAMS!🥳🎉 Our wonderful Root Leaders are here to welcome you during move-in!
The Zilkha Center for the Environment is looking for enthusiastic, dedicated, creative problem-solvers to help us address sustainability challenges on campus. No matter your academic interests, if you want to move sustainability forward on campus, we invite you to apply! The deadline to apply is September 12th, check out the first link in our bio for more information on compensation, positions, & working with our office! ⭐️🌱
Hey Class of ‘28, are you in need of a stylish new reusable water bottle?
The ZCE is giving away FREE water bottles and an opportunity to decorate them with personalized stickers when you pick one up, just for incoming first years! All you need to do is complete the modules in the “Sustainability @ Williams: A How-To Guide 2024” GLOW course and the final sustainability quiz with a score of >80% to receive your free water bottle!
You can pick up your water bottle at the 1966 Environmental Center on:
- Monday 8/26 from 2-4pm
- Thursday 8/29 from 9am-1pm
- Tuesday 9/3 from 12-3pm
Looking forward to seeing you!
Welcome Class of ‘28! Check out some tips to move in sustainably! See you all soon! 📦🚃🚚😄