Lake Champlain Committee Winter’s Wane 2019 E-news Earlier this month, Lake Champlain completely iced over for the first time since 2015. In this issue of Enews we share some of the magic of winter on the lake with articles on snow kiting, Nordic skating and ice fishing. Read on to learn about how ice thaws, […]
Continue readingWestern Washington U Receives $1M to Support Low-Income Engineering Students The university’s Engineering and Design Department has been awarded a five-year, $1 million National Science Foundation grant to help low-income students in their pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in engineering. Aiming to address challenges in recruiting and retaining academically-talented, low-income students from diverse backgrounds into […]
Continue readingMy name is Kelly Bradley and I am Conservation Biologist at the Fort Worth Zoo. After taking 2018 off to aid in hurricane recovery efforts, the Fort Worth Zoo is again offering a Conservation Expedition to Anegada, British Virgin Islands to help the critically endangered Anegada iguana (Cyclura pinguis). This trip is geared toward undergraduate […]
Continue readingVermont Research News: Hospitals, gender equality, salamanders and more… View on VT Digger View this email in your browser Salamander crossing Why did the salamander cross the road? To move between its breeding and terrestrial habitats – and a recent report submitted to the Vermont Agency of Transportation wants to make such road crossings safer. The […]
Continue readingWe are pleased to invite you to the following workshops organized by AASHE’s Centers for Sustainability Across the Curriculum program. These events are designed to accelerate the infusion of sustainability content into the curriculum by increasing the availability and accessibility of sustainably focused professional development opportunities. Find an event near you! Upcoming […]
Continue readingRegistration is open for UVM’s Building a Better Activist Conference! UVM’s Building a Better Activist: Social Change Education for the Activist in You Saturday, March 30th, 1pm-6pm UVM’s Dudley H. Davis Center (580 Main Street) For more information and to register, please visit http://go.uvm.edu/bbac
National Wildlife Federation and the Endangered Species Coalition are happy to announce the 2019 Endangered Species Day College Student Art Contest Art submissions are due April 14, 2019 The 2019 Saving Endangered Species College Student Art Contest is open to current college students, ages 17 to 30. The contest is […]
Continue readingUnited Way of Northwest Vermont – Volunteer Connection Listings Week March 18, 2019 By Sue Alenick, United Way Volunteer Columnist LEND A HAND – VOLUNTEER! United Way of Northwest Vermont’s mobile-friendly Volunteer Connection connects you to hundreds of local volunteer needs. Search by age, date, county, interests or causes that are important to you. Stay […]
Continue readingAASHE March Newsletter AASHE Sustainability Awards Submissions Open Submit an entry by May 10 to the AASHE Sustainability Awards where your sustainability leadership and research can be recognized on a global scale. Award categories include: Student Sustainability Leadership Award Campus Sustainability Achievement Award Campus Sustainability Research Award Lifetime Achievement Award The annual AASHE Sustainability Awards recognize […]
Continue readingYou are invited to the following event: GBWF LUNCH | PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE IT MATTERS | THURS. MAR. 28 Event to be held at the following time, date, and location: Thursday, March 28, 2019 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (EDT) Burlington City Hall, Contois Auditorium 149 Church St Burlington, VT 05401 View Map […]
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