Champlain has partnered with Better World Books for a decade. Ever wonder what happens to the books we send them? Read more below. Better World Books Awards $125,000USD in 2018 Literacy Grants In March, Better World Books announced the application period for their eighth Annual Literacy Grants designed to address the literacy needs of communities […]
Continue readingTouring White River Junction Welcome to Garden Village On an unseasonably misty day in August a crew of local Upper Valley food organizers, advocates and gardeners hosted the VCGN staff for a tour of White River Junction community and school gardens and public orchards. The Upper Valley region is recognized statewide as a hub for […]
Continue readingSEPTEMBER 2018 Hi Christina, September is always a time of reflection for me. Maybe it’s the shock of cool air that gets me thinking about what I accomplished over our short summer, and looking ahead to everything I hope to do before the calendar changes again. CSWD’s staff and Board of Commissioners have been doing some reflecting […]
Continue readingBecome a Member Visit Our Website Donate September 2018 E-News Dear Christina, Summer’s on its way out. Don’t get sad — get going! Catch up with our latest news, events, and opportunities to join us in protecting Vermont’s environment and communities. NEWS Working […]
Continue readingWelcome to the back to school issue of the EcoLeaders Insider – the place to get the inside scoop on higher education sustainability – with an emphasis on project-based leadership and career development. The NWF EcoLeaders team is excited to share some program news as well as meaningful ways to inspire and support you in […]
Continue readingApplications Now Open: ELP’s 2019 Fellowship Programs Although it may not feel like it outside, summer is almost over. As September winds down, we will soon welcome the crispness of autumn and embrace its potential for fresh starts and new adventures. Our programs aim to catalyze this change by providing emerging leaders with the support and guidance they need […]
Continue readingCalling all singers, artists, dancers, film enthusiasts, and lighting and sound specialists from all over the world! International Student Services in the Office of International Education needs YOU! As part of International Education Week 2018 (IEW 2018), International Student Services will present Nations United 2018, an international night of dance, song, literature, and art from […]
Continue readingCome hear about our students’ May trip to Uganda, where they served and learned with the residents of the Malayaka House. We hope to offer this trip again in May 2019, so we especially invite students who are interested in going to Uganda in the future. https://www.facebook.com/events/614360302292808/
courtesy of vermont research news Vermont Research News: Fast hiking, milkweed, cannabis and more… View this email in your browser Cannabis and Pregnancy Pregnant women are turning to cannabis for relief from nausea and other discomfort. Data from 2016—collected by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health—found that 4.9 percent of pregnant women aged 15 to 44 […]
Continue readingToward a greener, healthier transportation system What’s new at Sustainable Transportation Vermont Making Strides Toward Better Health Vermont Health Department Coordinator Jared Ulmer describes how our auto-based transportation system is affecting our health, and what public health officials and civic leaders are doing to help make travel more active. Cycling Infrastructure: A Social Justice Issue Laura Jacoby and Sammy Hedlund of Old […]
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