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Thank you to everyone who joined us during Virginia Wesleyan University's spring alumni weekend for the Earth and Environmental Sciences departmental social on the green roof! It's always great to catch up with our alumni and give them a chance to interact with current students. Congratulations to Dr. Annika Quick and Abigail Rose for winning the cookie contest! We also wish Dr. Quick the best of luck in her next chapter at BYU! We will miss you and we appreciate all that you have done for VWU! 🎉
Tagging who I can: Elizabeth Malcolm Maynard Schaus Maury Howard Greg Hammer Juwon Seaborne Olivia Deane Divinity Richardson Jessica Wilson Mayanni M. Warren Canady Gavin Wehr Jocelyn Kaelin www.linkedin.com/posts/allyhammer_thank-you-to-everyone-who-joined-us-during-activity-7450211349550411776-s5Bk?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABC2-cwB8QWSrSGeUS5R1zWMknNlESAjlno
This past weekend, my daughter and I joined VWU student Gavin Wehr in volunteering at Virginia Wesleyan University, where we had the opportunity to teach 45 Girl Scouts about soil as a vital natural resource as they worked toward earning an environmental badge.
It was inspiring to see several VWU students dedicate their time to lead additional environmental science stations, creating a hands-on, engaging experience for the scouts.
Grateful to be part of a community that shows up, gives back, and helps spark curiosity in the next generation! 🌱www.linkedin.com/posts/allyhammer_this-past-weekend-my-daughter-and-i-joined-activity-7447010251490525185-HZdu?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABC2-cwB8QWSrSGeUS5R1zWMknNlESAjlno
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the Environment Virginia Symposium, and to give back in a meaningful way by serving as a mentor during the Young Professionals Networking Session as an alumna of the Virginia Natural Resources Leadership Institute (VNRLI).
Connecting with college students and early-career professionals was genuinely energizing. Their curiosity, drive, and commitment to environmental stewardship left me feeling hopeful about where we’re headed in Virginia. I also appreciated the opportunity to share insight from my own journey as a soil scientist, GIS professional, federal employee, and environmental science educator.
Beyond the mentoring session, I loved being able to reconnect with friends and colleagues from across the state, as well as an awesome former student of mine! It was also great to make a few new connections along the way. Days like this are a great reminder of the strength and passion within Virginia’s environmental community! 🌱
Thank you to Virginia Wesleyan University for sending me to this event, to VNRLI for including me in the YP session, and to Kelly Altizer for the photo of me speaking at the YP session!
Learn more about VNRLI here: https://lnkd.in/ehGuZcts
Learn more about the Environment Virginia Symposium here: https://lnkd.in/eTdUDcpnwww.linkedin.com/posts/allyhammer_last-week-i-had-the-opportunity-to-attend-activity-7444692490701410304-e7IQ?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABC2-cwB8QWSrSGeUS5R1zWMknNlESAjlno
An all-star alumni panel + a room full of curious students = a pretty incredible Monday evening at Virginia Wesleyan University! 🌟
It was so fun and rewarding to organize and host an all-star alumni panel for Earth & Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, and Sustainability Management students at Virginia Wesleyan University on Monday evening.
The room was full of students eager to learn from former VWU graduates who are now building careers dedicated to creating a healthier, more sustainable world. Their curiosity and engagement made the evening especially rewarding.
A sincere thank you to our outstanding panelists, Katie Crum (Kimley-Horn), Sydney Covey (STRUCTR Advisors), Mayanni McCourty (VA DEQ), and Phoebe Murrell (Elizabeth River Project) for generously sharing your time, insights, and professional journeys. Your perspectives offered invaluable guidance to our students.
Thank you as well to Kayleigh Poggioli from the VWU Office of Alumni Engagement for joining us and helping make the event feel extra special for our alumni panelists.
I know firsthand the impact these experiences can have. As a student at VWU, attending an alumni talk helped inspire my decision to pursue a Master’s degree, an experience that truly shaped the trajectory of my future. It’s incredibly meaningful to now help create those same moments for our current students. www.linkedin.com/posts/allyhammer_an-all-star-alumni-panel-a-room-full-of-activity-7442540895452848129-s_PZ?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABC2-cwB8QWSrSGeUS5R1zWMknNlESAjlno
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