Rosemont College held its annual Worldwide Climate and Justice Education Week on April 9 as part of the College’s Founders’ Week celebration. The event, also known as the 2025 Climate Teach-In, brought together students, faculty, and staff to explore the intersection of climate, justice, and education. 

Throughout the afternoon, members of the Rosemont community showcased how environmental and social justice issues are embedded in the College’s mission and curriculum across disciplines. Activities included artwork, poster sessions, mini-lectures, and a hands-on learning experience in the campus greenhouse. 

Presentation topics ranged from climate change and social justice to Catholic climate ethics, sustainability practices, green finance, and historic rewilding. Each session highlighted the academic and practical ways students are engaging with global sustainability challenges. 

“The Climate Teach-In championed Rosemont’s inclusion of sustainability themes into its curriculum across a broad range of courses,” said Dylan Hunter, a student participant who presented a poster through his Principles of Sociology course. “We heard student presentations on the links between sport and sustainability, as well as details on the concept of ESG scores for encouraging social and environmental responsibility for businesses. The Teach-In concluded with an engaging speech on Rosemont’s RoseGrow environmental coalition between students, faculty, and staff, seeking to preserve and develop the campus’ natural landscape.” 

The event underscored Rosemont’s commitment to integrating ethical leadership, community engagement, and real-world issues into the educational experience. It also emphasized the College’s goal to empower students to be thoughtful, informed advocates for change. 

Rosemont College extends its gratitude to Edge of the Woods Native Plants for sponsoring the student-led rewilding initiatives featured in this year’s program.

Photos below courtesy of Christine Hagedorn, Associate Professor, Discipline Coordinator of the Business Department, and Joanne Campbell, Assistant Professor, Co-director of the Cultural Heritage Gallery, Discipline Coordinator Sociology & Criminology.

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