1/31/2023 "The Local to Global Impacts of Arctic Thaw," a Conversation with Arctic
Ecologist Dr. Susan Natali
7:00 p.m., Litrenta Lecture Hall, John S. Toll Science Center, Washington College
A wine and cheese reception with the speaker will follow the talk in the McLain Atrium. Free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required. To register, click here. This event is co-sponsored by WC's Department of Environmental Science and Studies.
2/3/2023 Meet the Director Welcome Reception, hosted by the Center for Environment
& Society
4:00-6:00 p.m., Semans-Griswold Environmental Hall, 485 S. Cross Street, Chestertown,
MD
Join CES to welcome the Center's newest director, Dr. Valerie Imbruce, at a riverfront
reception held in her honor. Enjoy music, drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and tours of the
new environmental hall. This event is free and open to the public. R.S.V.P. to environment_society@washcoll.edu.
2/7/2023 Into the Ice, a Screening of an Environmental Documentary, Presented by WC's Center for Environment
& Society
7:00 p.m., Norman James Theatre, William Smith Hall, Washington College
Join CES for a free, exclusive screening of a thrilling environmental documentary,
following three scientists during their research adventures on the Greenland ice sheet.
This film screening is Part II of our "Polar Expedition with Washington College" series
and is a precursor to the second exciting guest in WC's Polar Expedition Speaker Series,
Arctic Climatologist and Glaciologist, Dr. Jason Box, who stars in this film. Watch the trailer here. This screening is free and open to the public. Complimentary drinks and snacks will
be available. This event is co-sponsored by WC's Department of Environmental Science
and Studies.
2/16/2023 Before the Flood, a Screening of Leonardo DiCaprio's Documentary and Discussion, Presented by the
Washington College Film Series and Co-Sponsored by CES
7:00 p.m., Norman James Theatre, William Smith Hall, Washington College
This film features WC's Polar Expedition Speaker Series lecturer, Dr. Jason Box. Watch the trailer here. This screening is free and open to the public. A discussion will follow the film.
Complimentary candy and popcorn will be available.
2/28/2023 "Arctic Climate & Greenland Ice," a Talk with Arctic Climatologist and Glaciologist
Dr. Jason Box
7:00 p.m., Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre, 210 High St., Chestertown,
MD
Join CES for Part III of our
"Polar Expedition with Washington College" series in downtown Chestertown! A wine and cheese reception with the speaker will follow the talk in the theater lobby.
This event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required. To register,
click here.
This event is sponsored in part by the Department of Environmental Science and Studies
with generous support from the William James Forum Fund and the Phi Beta Kappa Chapter
of Washington College.
4/12/2023 “Endurance: The Hunt for Shackleton's Ice Ship,” A Screening of the History Channel Special, Presented by CES
2:00 p.m., Norman James Theatre, William Smith Hall, Washington College, Chestertown,
MD
Watch the expedition that led to the discovery of Shackleton's ship, Endurance on the big screen! The public is invited to a showing of The History Channel special,
"Endurance: The Hunt for Shackleton's Ice Ship” at Norman James Theatre. The show chronicles the extraordinary conditions and efforts required of the expedition
team to find the shipwreck and features upcoming WC Speaker Mensun Bound. Free and
open to the public. Complimentary refreshments provided.
4/12/2023 “The Ship Beneath the Ice: The Discovery of Shackleton’s Endurance in Antarctica,” a Talk with Marine Archaeologist Mensun Bound
7:00 p.m., Decker Theatre, Gibson Center for the Arts, Washington College,
Chestertown, MD
Join CES for the epic conclusion of our Center's
"Polar Expedition with Washington College" series when the director of exploration
for the expedition that found Ernest Shackleton's lost ship, Endurance in the Antarctic sea ice in 2022 shares his story of the discovery, as well as information
from his newly-released book—The Ship Beneath the Ice: The Discovery of Shackleton's Endurance—which chronicles his adventures. (The book is available now in the Washington College
Bookstore.) A book signing and wine and cheese reception with live music provided
by WC's Jazz Combo will follow his talk in the Underwood Lobby. This event is free
and open to the public. Pre-registration is required, as seating is limited. Click here to reserve your free tickets.
