Author Archives: Christina Erickson

REGISTRATION IS OPEN: 14th Annual Dismantling Rape Culture Conference – April 11

A message from the Dismantling Rape Culture Conference Committee: The University of Vermont Women’s Center is thrilled to open REGISTRATION for the 14th Annual Dismantling Rape Culture Conference! Click here to register (FOR FREE): Go.uvm.edu/drcc2019 Stay tuned for more information about our Keynote Speaker! In the meantime, visit uvm.edu/womenscenter/programs-events for more information and a sampling of sessions that […]

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VT Interfaith Power & Light newsletter – March 2019

  Green Mountains, Blue Water Earth Care News March 2019 In this newsletter: Faith Climate Action Week Kits Now Available Paris to Pittsburgh Film Showings on April 8 and 10 Webinar on Vermont’s Progress on Energy and Climate – Monday, March 4 The Vermont Equity and Infrastructure Act: H. 477 Eating Simply for Lent Calming Troubled […]

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Recording and Resources from Vermont’s Climate Commitments Webinar

Many thanks to everyone who joined us for our webinar update on Vermont’s Energy and Climate Progress.  Click here to view a recording of the webinar. In addition, here are some of the resources that were discussed: The Energy Action Network’s 2018 Annual Report can be downloaded here, in addition to graphics and other findings from this research. An […]

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Harvard Office for Sustainability is Hiring a Sustainability Communications Officer (MA)

The Harvard Office for Sustainability is hiring for a Sustainability Communications Officer. I have included a short summary of the position below, and the full details about this job opportunity are available online. All applications must go through the official “Harvard Careers” system (available via the link), so please encourage anybody interested to submit applications through the system – […]

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City Market classes & events; Sensory Evaluation 101, Grain Free Baking, and Shrimp and Grits

Winter Farmers’ Market: We ♥ Local Sweet Potatoes Recipe Contest Taste Test Saturday, February 23, 2019 – 10:00am to 2:00pm UVM Davis Center (map) The Burlington Farmers’ Market goes indoors from November through April and features seasonal meats, produce, and handmade crafts from dozens of local producers. Once a month, stop by our activity table […]

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AASHE Bulletin – February 12 edition

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here February 12, 2019 News | Opportunities | Resources | Events | Jobs Submit | Subscribe | Advertise News of the Week CSU System Adopts Policy on Single-Use Plastics The California State University system released a new policy on single-use plastics that aims to eliminate the distribution and sale of plastic straws, bottled water, plastic carryout bags, and styrofoam food packaging by […]

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JAZZ BRUNCH BENEFIT AT LIBRARY

Burlington, VT–The Friends of the Fletcher Free Library will host its Second Annual Jazz Brunch Benefit on Sunday, March 31, from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm, in the Main Reading Room. The fundraiser will celebrate Women in Music during Women’s History Month, with music from the fabulous Jenni Johnson & the Jazz Junketeers. All proceeds […]

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WHAT’S NEW at SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION VT

Hopeful signs from Montpelier  Also, check out our new side-column featuring a few items of interest from outside Vermont.  Most recent–an audio story about rural transportation challenges in Maine and a podcast on the liberal blind spot for cars. We’ve added a comment section below every post,  so if you’d like to add your thoughts, feel free. […]

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Registration Open! VERMONT ORGANICS RECYCLING SUMMIT (VORS 2019) – April 11

Early Bird Registration is Open 13th Vermont Organics Recycling Summit   WHEN? Thursday April 11th, 2019 8:15 AM – 4:00 PM WHERE? Judd Hall Vermont Technical College 124 Admin Drive Randolph Center, VT 05061 Driving Directions NEED MORE INFO? Natasha Duarte info@CompostingVermont.org 802.373.6499 Choose from four concurrent workshops, morning and afternoon, featuring more than 20 […]

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