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Kate Keppen

Director of Sustainability

Background

Kate is an Ursinus College Alumna (Class of 2005). After graduating from Ursinus with a dual degree in Environmental Studies and English, she earned her Master’s degree in Environmental and Energy Policy from the University of Delaware in 2007. Most recently, Kate worked for six years at the Berks County Conservation District as the County’s Watershed Coordinator. At the Conservation District, Kate managed a multitude of grants and educational projects that directly protected the County’s streams and drinking water supplies. Kate also worked for the State of Delaware as an Environmental Scientist and for various conservation oriented nonprofits. Kate lives with her husband in Boyertown, PA and enjoys hiking the various trails and parks of southeastern PA. 

 

Education

  • BA in Environmental Studies and English, Ursinus College
  • MS in Energy and Environmental Policy, University of Delaware

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radishes in garden
Food Access Event Goes Virtual
The course ENV 299 “Food Access in Literature” served up virtual “food for thought” on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 in the event entitled “Hungering for Change: A Live Q&A on Food Access.” Originally intended to be an Oxfam Hunger Banquet, this event was reworked into a virtual forum by Dr. Sylvia Grove (Modern Languages), Katie Turek (UCARE), and Kate Keppen (Office of Sustainability) when COVID-19 made having the event in-person not possible. A recording of the event can be accessed in the Ursinus Digital Commons.
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For the second consecutive year, Ursinus College co-hosted the Lenape Symposium in conjunction with the Delaware Tribe of Indians as a part of the college’s Welcome Home Project

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Artwork and Sustainability Go Hand-in-Hand at the Berman’s Latest Installation

This spring, the Berman cuts the ribbon on its latest addition to the Outdoor Sculpture Collection. The Instrument is a living work of art that aligns with two of Ursinus College’s long-held values: public art and sustainability.

Photo of Kate Keppen
Photo of Kate Keppen

Contact Info

Pfahler Hall 112G
610-409-3161
kkeppen@ursinus.edu