Built in the 1970s in the Brutalist style by iconic architect Paul Rudolph, using angular concrete and glass, the campus buildings at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth do not immediately inspire visions of harmony with nature. However, even with this backdrop we've found ways to blend green values, eco-experiences, and studies of man-made versus bio-original materials to create a Living Classroom program that teaches sustainability concepts. "At UMass Dartmouth, our Living Classroom program is the bridge between our traditional educational resources, the larger community, and our environment. It links learning to real life in ways that make people care about sustainability," says Susan Jennings, director of the Office of Campus and CommunitySustainability which originated and administers the program.
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