Category Archives: Sustainable Businesses and Communities

Susan Sakash: Cultivating a Solidarity Economy Within the New Orleans Local Food Systems

Posted on November 3, 2018 by

I came to Goddard knowing that I wanted to study alternative economies. After a decade working in non-profit fund development, I wanted to figure out how to shift these skills and tools towards developing democratic strategies for building community wealth … Continue reading →

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Graduating Student Presentations at the Fall 2017 Residency

Posted on October 4, 2017 by

A Recipe for Motivation, with Graduating Student Katherine Valenzuela. There is a gap between the understanding of nutrition and the utilization of this knowledge for athletic motivation. This presentation looks into this gap, or many gaps, making connections that can … Continue reading →

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Emily Carr on Education that Fun’s, Engaging and Passionate

Posted on April 14, 2017 by

Coming to Goddard with a background in working in education students, Emily Carr found her road back to the vitality and fun inherent in real learning. Listen to her talk about the focus of her studies at Goddard. These videos … Continue reading →

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A Garden of Interdisciplinary Delights (including Rosie the Riveter, and Sex and Drugs): Graduating Student Presentations

Posted on February 26, 2016 by

Graduating students at the spring 2016 residency studied a myriad and interdisciplinary areas. Here’s a sampling of what our graduating students presented to show the depth and range of their studies. The Aesthetics of Consciousness, with IMA-CS graduating student Justin … Continue reading →

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Art, Sustainability, the Materials Economy and More with Nicolette Stosur-Bassett

Posted on October 6, 2015 by

I’m fortunate to have been raised in a family environment that really valued education. I was privileged growing up to attend a variety of learning institutions where I was exposed to diverse pedagogies, many of which valued independent study and … Continue reading →

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Bioneers’ Cultivating Women’s Leadership Training and Our Collective Power: Sarah Bobrow-Williams

Posted on September 14, 2015 by

Sarah Bobrow-Williams, founder of the Social Innovation and Sustainability MA program and a faculty member, was part of a small group of women selected for Bioneers’ 2015 Cultivating Women’s Leadership training, held July 20-25 in Northern New Mexico, led by … Continue reading →

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The Power and Intricacies of Grounded Community by MASIS Student Rania Campbell-Cobb

Posted on March 24, 2015 by

In my studies at Goddard College I examine rooftop farming practices, food justice, innovative networks, urban community spaces, non-profit management, and community education. My studies are grounded within my life and work in Philadelphia. With every subject I dig into, … Continue reading →

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