Fielding folks were in full force at Saturday's national and worldwide women's marches, held in 50 countries and hundreds of cities throughout the United States. It was the biggest protest in U.S. history. Some marched for women's reproductive rights, some for racial justice, some for LGBTQ rights. Among the many Fielding students, alumni, faculty, and staff who marched for social justice were those pictured below. Alumna Colette Schabram shot this in Washington, DC.   Faculty member Annabelle Nelson's photo from the Phoenix, Ariz., march.   Faculty member Anna DiStefano, left, and partner Deb Karoff at the Los Angeles march [...]

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Annabelle Nelson, 20 years of service Eleven faculty members from the School of Leadership Studies were honored Wednesday for theirs years of service to Fielding. From Tojo Thatchenkery with five years to Rich Appelbaum with 35 years, the instructors were celebrated during the morning community meeting at Winter Session in Santa Barbara, Calif. Valerie Bentz, with 25 years, said she came to Fielding to find "a whole crew of creative and somewhat rebellious people to work with." Upon accepting his award, Appelbaum quoted from the music of his youth--the Grateful Dead and then Paul Simon: Steve Schapiro and Katrina Rogers present [...]

The pursuit of a more just and sustainable world is a key element of Fielding's mission and vision. And of course, the university has a doctoral concentration in Leadership for Social and Ecological Sustainability. So when it comes to serving students, faculty, and alumni visiting Winter Session, we look for every opportunity to make environmentally responsible choices. Did you know that Fielding uses graduation regalia made from recycled materials, produces electronic versions of daily forms and paperwork whenever possible, and sells BPA-free re-usable Fielding bottles at the registration desk for $5? In addition, The Fess Parker DoubleTree hotel, where Session is held, is an official member [...]