The Cooper Union Eco-System
The Cooper Union has served as a crossroads for ideas, activism, and innovation - and nowhere is this more visible than in its evolving relationship with environmental issues. This exhibition traces a lineage of climate consciousness rooted in Cooper's ethos of public service and progressive thought.
The Great Hall, historically a stage for transformative social dialogue, has held lecture series on Air Pollution with R. A. Loew, On the Survival of Mankind, Earth Day Forum, student and faculty-led forums on the climate crisis, environmental justice, and the future of sustainable design. In 1940, Norvin Hewitt Green, a great-grandson of Peter Cooper, donated land to The Cooper Union, leading to the establishment of Green Camp. This property featured ten farm buildings converted into dormitories, workspaces, and recreational facilities.
Since 2019, the Cooper Climate Coalition (CCC), an open body of students, faculty, and staff at The Cooper Union, has facilitated conversations, events, and student projects centered on the Climate Crisis. Cooper Union’s climate history is one of community, creativity, and committed action. This exhibition invites you to explore how generations of Cooper voices have shaped and responded to the call for a more sustainable world.
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