Sarah Lawrence Integrates Environmental Studies in Sciences and Social Sciences with the Arts; Pedagogy Promotes Interdisciplinary Work
Sarah Lawrence College is developing an environmental studies program with an eye to turning out graduates prepared to contribute to the public conversation about a sustainable environmental future as writers, artists, advocates, and practitioners. Supported by a planning grant from the Mellon Foundation, the College is pursuing an agenda to build upon its interdisciplinary pedagogy to create a cadre of creative thinkers, analysts, and interpreters of the compelling environmental issues of the day.
Recent Video
Interview with Sara Wilford, Director of the Art of Teaching Graduate Program
Alumna Gail Eisen, former producer for 60 Minutes, sits down with Sara Wilford, professor of psychology and Director of the Art of Teaching Graduate Program to talk about the importance of creative, unstructured play for children in pre-school and early grades.
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SLC: One of the Nation’s “Brainiest” Colleges...and Best Kept Secrets
Sarah Lawrence features along with Reed, Wabash, University of Chicago, Whitman, Swarthmore, Bennington, Pitzer, Hampshire and Grinnell as the country’s “brainiest,” top 10 colleges, ranked by Unigo, a popular online college guide service.
SLC in the News
Julianna Margulies ’89
In the September issue of Redbook, Julianna Margulies ’89 says she never thought about an acting career until she took a theatre course at SLC, which "opened my eyes to a whole new world."
- Dean Jerrilynn Dodds and Literature Faculty Member Nicolaus Mills
Dean Jerrilynn Dodds, author of New York Masjid: the Mosques of New York Arts of Intimacy: Christians, Jews and Muslims in the Making of Castilian Cu . . . - Jennifer Salt ’65
The New York Times profiles the past and present careers of actress turned writer Jennifer Salt ’65, selected by director Ryan Murphy to co-wri . . . - Julie Abraham, LGBT Studies
Julie Abraham, professor of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender studies, appeared on Season 8, Episode 6 of the PBS show History Detectives. The . . . - Larisa Oleynik '04
In a profile of Larisa Oleynik '04, adailynewspaper.com recounts how the 10 Things I Hate About You actress regards her decision to attend SLC "the b . . .