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History 6: Arnold Arboretum and Arborway
Read more: History 6: Arnold Arboretum and ArborwayBy Katie Koenig Arnold Arboretum The Arnold Arboretum has a slightly different history compared to some of Boston’s best known parks. Instead of the city, Harvard University established it as part of their campus in 1872. Frederick Law Olmsted and Charles Sprague Sargent, the first director of the Arboretum, co-designed and constructed the park over…
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Museum 6: Museum of Fine Arts
Read more: Museum 6: Museum of Fine ArtsBy Katie Koenig The Museum of Fine Art could easily be considered one of the best-known museums in Boston. It’s a gorgeous neoclassical style building with a large staircase leading up to the front entrance. It’s actually one of the 20 largest museums in the world, with one of the largest collections of art in…
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Teach-In: 2024 and Prizes!
Read more: Teach-In: 2024 and Prizes!By Katie Koenig The Teach-In on Sustainability is almost here! For the 2024 Fall run, it goes from Wednesday, November 20th to Friday the 22nd. I’ll cover some background information before describing some of the workshops and panels at the end of November. The Teach-In on Sustainability obviously shares its name with Emerson’s Teach-In on…
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Teach-In: Fast Fashion
Read more: Teach-In: Fast FashionBy Katie Koenig With the Teach-In on Sustainability coming just around the corner—starting Wednesday, November 20th, for those who are interested—I’ll be taking a look at a few different topics related to sustainable living and development. The first up, and a conversation you’ve likely heard before? Fast fashion and thrifting. First off, some good news:…
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History 5: Commonwealth Ave
Read more: History 5: Commonwealth AveBy Katie Koenig Commonwealth Avenue is probably my favorite street to walk down when going between campus and Newbury Street or the Hynes Convention Center. It’s striking in how wide the boulevard is compared to surrounding streets. Towering trees provide shade on the large walkway, splitting traffic down the middle of the street. As the…