The Patrick '61 and Marcelle Leahy Institute for the Environment
Developing environmentally conscious citizens as leaders, advocates, scientists, artists, humanitarians, thinkers & business people.
Our Mission
Through research, contemplation, and action, the Institute for the Environment strives to...
Prepare students to think and act critically and creatively by combining their intellectual pursuits with immersive experiences to tackle the world’s most complex issues as environmental leaders - locally and globally.
Evolve the culture of sustainability on campus and in our community to have a social impact and leave a legacy for future generations.
Foster connection between students and career experts to create career exposure and structure learning experiences such that students leave with essential workforce skills, career preparedness, and purpose.
We Teach, Learn, and Steward
We envision the Institute as a hub. A place to engage. A place to grow. A place to find purpose and make an impact.
In Our Living Laboratories
Across six classrooms to impact the greater SMC and VT communities. Exploration of these areas happen in the traditional classrooms and our campus-wide living laboratory.
Student Opportunities
Connections with the greater community expand students’ access to an immersive learning experiences.
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April 2, 2026
St. Mike’s group finds hope and purpose in hard times on study trip to U.S.-Mexico border
Just over two years after Saint Michael’s College students planted colorful crosses on campus in recognition of migrants who died while crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, a group of students, faculty, […]
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January 15, 2026
Healing communities: MLK Convocation speaker talks environmental justice, community building in nurturing our ‘World House’
Saint Michael’s College is celebrating its 34th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation with a full week of events and experiences, starting on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day […]
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April 10, 2026
Earth Month Mindfulness w/ Be Well
Join us (April 10th, April 17th, and April 24th from 1:00-2:00pm) on the Farm at SMC for guided, nature-based mindfulness meditation. Sessions include seated meditation, mindful movement, and other practices […]
April 19, 2026
Environmental Olympics @ Earth Fest
Compete in the ENVIRONMENTAL OLYMPICS on Sunday, April 19th at 12:00pm! Bring a team or just yourself. Take part in a classic filed day competition, including relay races and outdoor […]
April 20, 2026
Eco-Zine Workshop
Stop by our Eco-Zine Craft Workshop in the Alliot Lobby from 10:30am-12:30pm on April 20th, and make a fun, nature-inspired creation! Use sustainable materials to collage, draw, and create your […]
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