On Friday, October 12, Choate Rosemary Hall welcomed guest artist Kathryn Frund to the exhibition gallery of the Paul Mellon Arts Center. The artist showcased her art portfolio titled “Open Collections,” which explores themes such as stewardship, fluidity, excess, and integration. Pieces made of primarily recycled materials can be foundRead More

Last Friday, October 12, students and faculty participated in Choate’s sustainability-themed Community Service Day, with people working in different locations across campus, the town, and New Haven County.         The event’s new focus brought many changes, most of which were met with positive feedback. Ms. Melissa Koomson, Director of CommunityRead More

Every year, Choate Conservation Proctors, better known as C-Proctors, organize various challenges to encourage sustainability efforts in the Choate community, including the annual inter-dorm Recycling Challenge. From September 26 to October 24, the Recycling Challenge assesses the recycling of all dorms on campus and guarantee prizes to the dorms thatRead More

Sustainability has started to become a buzzword, and its meaning has been primarily lost in confusing corporate language. What does this often overused and misconstrued word mean? I understand sustainability to be a mindset and a set of behaviors that lead to the long term health of the planet andRead More