Author Archives: Sustain Champlain

Invitation to FREE Summer Institute on Sustainability and Energy 2017

 the University of Illinois at Chicago Energy Initiative is hosting the 7th Summer Institute on Sustainability and Energy (SISE) 7th Summer Institute on Sustainability and Energy // uicsise.com In partnership with Argonne National Laboratory; Clean Energy Trust; Institute for Sustainability & Energy at Northwestern (Northwestern University); Loyola University; UI LABS; University of Chicago; Wanger Institute for Sustainable Energy Research (Illinois Institute of Technology) About […]

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Drop In Session – Gathering Input for Champlain’s Civic Action Plan

In March 2016, Champlain College President Laackman signed onto the 30th Anniversary Campus Compact Action Statement. One of the requirements of signatories is to create an institution-wide Campus Civic Action Plan that outlines the strategies Champlain College wants to take regarding civic engagement and community involvement. We are seeking student input as we develop this Plan […]

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Women’s Empowerment Symposium

This year’s Women’s Empowerment Symposium will take place on Monday, April 3, 2017. The theme is Being Brave: Cultivating our Courage & Confidence. ALL are welcome to participate and events are LEAD-credit eligible! The schedule includes: Keynote speaker Alexia Vernon, who will focus on bravery and using challenges to our advantage. A diverse all-student panel […]

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Peace & Justice Center’s news and events

February 21, 2017 World Beyond War Conference and Symposium for Social Justice Action The Peace & Justice Center is helping coordinate two day-long events in April. SAVE THE DATES!  Symposium for Social Justice Action Groups Saturday, April 8, 9-3:30, Burlington HS Hear about the work that the ACLU, Migrant Justice, Rights and Democracy,Vermont CARES, and […]

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Scholarship Announcement for Environmental Studies Students

NNE CHAPTER SWANA 2017 SCHOLARSHIPAWARDS PROGRAM The Northern New England Chapter of SWANA (Solid Waste Association of North America) is announcing the availability of a scholarship for current undergraduates, graduate students, or high school seniors who have been accepted into an undergraduate program committed to a degree closely tied to Solid Waste Management, Environmental Science, […]

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Upcoming opportunities for educators – Shelburne Farms Professional Development

Year-long Programs: Climate Resiliency Fellowship Year-long program. Kickoff Gathering: MAY 4 Join other educators committed to climate resilience to advance your knowledge of climate change education and your collective impact on the issue of our time. For middle and high school teachers in Maine, NH, VT Northeast Farm to School Institute, 2017-2018  Year-long program, begins […]

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Montpelier 2030, Bike Racks, and Vermont Rail

Sustainable Transportation Vermont     Vermonters Speak Out About Rail Vermonters have strong feelings about passenger rail. A working rail system can reduce truck traffic in historic downtowns, Vermonters told officials at a series of public forums last fall. Rail use can reduce fuel use, contribute to the statewide mission to reduce green-house gas production […]

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Summer positions at Shelburne Farms

Camp Educator FULL TIME – SEASONAL APPLICATION DEADLINE: Fri, 02/24/2017 Shelburne Farms is a nonprofit organization and a 1,400-acre working farm, forest, and National Historic Landmark in Shelburne, VT. We are seeking seasonal Summer Camp Educators & Waterfront Lifeguards to teach 10 weeks of onsite day camps for ages 4 – 17. Shelburne Farms’ summer camp provide children with […]

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2017 AASHE Conference & Expo

Dear Champlain, Mark your calendar for October 15-18 and plan to join the fun in the 2017 AASHE Conference & Expo in San Antonio, TX! This is a vital time for the sustainability movement. Recent actions by the Trump administration have left many groups on campus and beyond feeling insecure and concerned for their future. […]

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