William McMaster Takes Part In St. Lawrence University's Sustainability Semester

2015 Apr 22

William C. McMaster of Scotia participated in St. Lawrence University's Sustainability Semester for the Spring 2015 semester.

McMaster is a member of the class of 2016, and is majoring in environmental studies-economics. He graduated from Scotia-Glenville High School.

St. Lawrence students enrolled in the Sustainability Semester live and take courses together on a homestead not far from campus. Similar to its highly successful Adirondack Semester, students in the Sustainability Semester take courses that focus on sustainability from such disciplines as environmental studies, English, philosophy, history, performing arts, biology and geology. Students also work on site to grow food, build and help renovate energy-efficient structures and live as sustainably as possible. Students will engage with organizations and individuals specialized in land use and food production, and they are guaranteed an internship opportunity upon successful completion of the semester.

About St. Lawrence University:

Founded in 1856, St. Lawrence University is a private, independent liberal arts institution of about 2,500 students located in Canton, New York. The educational opportunities at St. Lawrence inspire students and prepare them to be critical and creative thinkers, to find a compass for their lives and careers, and to pursue knowledge and understanding for the benefit of themselves, humanity and the planet. Through its focus on active engagement with ideas in and beyond the classroom, a St. Lawrence education leads students to make connections that transform lives and communities, from the local to the global. Visit www.stlawu.edu.