Bruce Dixon
Sustainability and Energy Specialist
WCAS '21, LEED Green Assoc., EBCP
2021 Jeremiah O'Connor Undergraduate Award Winner
Grace Healy MCAS, '23
Sustainability Office Intern
What does it mean to be sustainable?
I believe that working in sustainability in an administrative environment allows for concrete change to be made, in which large-scale solutions can be implemented. Because the concentration of young adults is so high near universities, the potential to create an impact and educate students on living a more environmentally-conscious lifestyle is very attainable, especially at a small, liberal arts university like Boston College. From changes to one’s daily habits, including replacing disposable plastic items with reusable ones, to wide-scale action such as implementing renewable energy sources, sustainable solutions can come from many different aspects of life. As an Environmental Studies major, I have developed a strong understanding of the effects of climate change and solutions needed to counteract the increasing degradation of the environment. Sustainability does not have to be perfect, however I believe that every small change can make an impact and begin to heal the relationship between humans and the environment.
Sustainability Office Intern
What does it mean to be sustainable?
I believe that working in sustainability in an administrative environment allows for concrete change to be made, in which large-scale solutions can be implemented. Because the concentration of young adults is so high near universities, the potential to create an impact and educate students on living a more environmentally-conscious lifestyle is very attainable, especially at a small, liberal arts university like Boston College. From changes to one’s daily habits, including replacing disposable plastic items with reusable ones, to wide-scale action such as implementing renewable energy sources, sustainable solutions can come from many different aspects of life. As an Environmental Studies major, I have developed a strong understanding of the effects of climate change and solutions needed to counteract the increasing degradation of the environment. Sustainability does not have to be perfect, however I believe that every small change can make an impact and begin to heal the relationship between humans and the environment.
Lauren Dadekian, CSOM, '24
Sustainability Office Intern
What does it mean to be sustainable?
When I was in seventh grade, I saw a magazine with the statue of liberty halfway under water. This is where the water level will be if all ice on earth melts. I am from the greater New York City area, so this image struck a chord with me. This was also when I learned what climate change is. I have since then decided to pursue a career in Sustainable Business. More recently, climate change has made a larger impact on my life. One of my friends lost her home, and almost her life in hurricane Dorian when it hit Grand Bahama Island. This made me realize how imminent of a threat climate change is, and how much we need to convert to sustainable practices, not only to protect our environment, but to protect our friends and family.
Sustainability Office Intern
What does it mean to be sustainable?
When I was in seventh grade, I saw a magazine with the statue of liberty halfway under water. This is where the water level will be if all ice on earth melts. I am from the greater New York City area, so this image struck a chord with me. This was also when I learned what climate change is. I have since then decided to pursue a career in Sustainable Business. More recently, climate change has made a larger impact on my life. One of my friends lost her home, and almost her life in hurricane Dorian when it hit Grand Bahama Island. This made me realize how imminent of a threat climate change is, and how much we need to convert to sustainable practices, not only to protect our environment, but to protect our friends and family.
