CAPA News
Bennington College to Provide Free Summer MealsBennington College plans to provide free lunch to local children for three weeks this August, in an effort to bridge the gap between summer and school-year meal programs, reports the Bennington Banner.
Announcing the 2019 Master of Fine Arts in Public Action Candidates The Center for the Advancement of Public Action (CAPA) at Bennington College is pleased to announce the 2019-20 candidates for its two-year Master of Fine Arts in Public Action degree.
$1 Million Awarded to Address Systemic Causes of Food InsecurityBennington College has been awarded a grant of $1 million from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to launch a three-year collaborative effort with local partners to address the systemic causes of food insecurity in Bennington County.
Greener Season’s GreetingsSenior fellow and visiting faculty member Judith Enck shared her tips for going green this holiday season.
Where Environmentalism Meets XenophobiaThe Nation interviewed faculty member John Hultgren for an article exploring the links, both historical and contemporary, between nationalism and environmentalism.
Beyond Plastics Activism: Letters to the EditorStudents in Judith Enck's Plastic Pollution: What Can We Do About It? course have written letters to the editor about the need to protect the environment and marine life from the growing problem of plastic pollution.
Beyond Plastics Project LaunchedBennington College announced today that former Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Judith Enck is launching a project, Beyond Plastics, that will work with college students and community leaders around the country to reduce plastic pollution.
Elections and OnwardBronwyn Edwards ’19 initially entered Bennington intending to study literature and pursue publishing. As her time at the College evolved, she discovered a love for theatre and used her Field Work Terms (FWT) and internships to delve into experiences at Primary Stages, New York Public Radio, the New York State Council for the Arts, and more.
Enck Decries Vanished EPA Climate Change SectionVisiting faculty member Judith Enck was quoted in The Guardian's investigation into the removal of the EPA's climate change section.
Election ConnectionIn preparation for the United States midterm elections on Tuesday, November 6, Bennington students, staff, and faculty have been collaborating on voter education and registration programs, encouraging college students and beyond to participate in the democratic process.