Dublin Core
Title
Brandon Trelstad Oral History Interview
Description
Born and raised in Salem, Oregon, Brandon Trelstad came to Oregon State University as an undergraduate student and remains here today as the university’s Sustainability Officer. His background in environmental science and policy provided the foundation for his role in improving the institution’s environmental impact. He works with a variety of organizations, individuals, and students to reduce the community’s carbon emissions and educate people on sustainable practices.
Trelstad recounts his path from uncertain student to active community member. He describes spending time exploring neighboring farmland as a child, and how his interests in natural resources led to his studies in environmental science. Other highlights include the evolution of his position at OSU, working towards carbon neutrality, engaging university students in sustainability, and a broader discussion on climate change.
Trelstad recounts his path from uncertain student to active community member. He describes spending time exploring neighboring farmland as a child, and how his interests in natural resources led to his studies in environmental science. Other highlights include the evolution of his position at OSU, working towards carbon neutrality, engaging university students in sustainability, and a broader discussion on climate change.
Creator
Brandon Trelstad
Source
Oregon State University Climate Change Oral History Collection (OH 39)
Publisher
Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Oregon State University Libraries
Date
April 4, 2018
Contributor
Elizabeth Thorley
Format
Born Digital
Language
English
Type
Oral History
Identifier
oh39-trelstad-brandon-20180404
Oral History Item Type Metadata
Interviewer
Elizabeth Thorley
Interviewee
Brandon Trelstad
Location
Valley Library, Oregon State University
Original Format
Born Digital
Duration
1:11:33
OHMS Object
Interview Format
video