About ENVX Symposium

Lewis & Clark College’s Environmental Studies Program sponsors an annual Symposium series of events, building on the broad theme of Environment Across Boundaries (ENVX). ENVX speaks to how our students cross a wide range of  intellectual boundaries as they seek new scholarly concepts and skills;  geographic boundaries as they apply these concepts and skills to explore environmental issues around the world; and  communication boundaries as they engage with people on all sides of these issues, ideally working toward mutual respect and collaborative solutions. Symposium offers the Lewis & Clark community and general public an opportunity to experience this broader approach to environment.

Our 26th annual Symposium, “Life within Capitalism: Reconsidering Market Consequences and the Earth System” will be held October 16-19, 2023.  This theme will be explored through a series of events, including keynote addresses, a panel discussion on the transition to alternative energy, an economic simulation game, and an interactive presentation about the circular economy of waste studies.

We welcome you to cross intellectual, geographic, and communication boundaries with us in the context of some of the most important environmental issues we face today.  

  • I am a cochair for the fall 2023 ENVX Symposium. It has been so cool to find speakers and organize events, and I am so excited to hold the symposium in the fall!

    Julia Einaudi BA ’25
    Seattle, Washington
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  • As a cochair for the fall 2023 ENVX Symposium, it has been an amazing opportunity to connect with different global, national, and local scholars, entrepreneurs, and leaders. I feel that I have grown so much through this experience.

    Grace Blunck BA ’24
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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  • The experience of being a cochair for the 2023 ENVX Symposium has taught me so much, and I am so excited for the event in the fall. I highly recommend getting involved in the symposia at L&C as an organizer!

    Kaylee Howser BA ’24
    Santa Cruz, California
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  • Five 

    L&C’s five academic student-led symposia reflect our commitment to inquiry, innovation, collaboration, and global engagement.