The Earth Commons
The Earth Commons—Georgetown University’s Institute for Environment & Sustainability—accelerates action on the most pressing issues of our earth through education, research, and action at Georgetown and beyond.
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All Upcoming EventsAnnual Hoya Harvest FestivalOct. 16
- 4:00 pm
- Regent’s Hall – Fourth Floor Patio
ECo Talks: Forecasting Disease in a Changing Climate with Dr. Johnny UelmenOct. 23
- 3:00 pm
- Capitol Campus 111 Mass Ave. 7th floor room: 7414 & Zoom: 93082466514
Hoya Harvest Garden: Planting PartyOct. 25
- 11:00 am
- Regent’s Hall – Fourth Floor Patio
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The Intern Dispatches: Chicken Gyros and Koropi
Zeineb Hajri is studying International Economics in the School of Foreign Service’s class of 2028. One of my favorite days in Athens started with something simple but unforgettable: a chicken…
September 18, 2026
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September 10, 2026
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