Author Archives: Sustain Champlain

You’re invited! Climate + Social Justice in the Built Environment Roundtable – 11/15

You’re invited!Climate + Social Justice in theBuilt EnvironmentCommunity Roundtable Monday, November 15 from 5:30 to 7:00pm ESTPlease join the Vermont Green Building Network and partners Abundant Sun Limited, New Frameworks and Cx Associates for this special evening webinar event and conversationClick here for more details + to register! Vermont Green Building Network’s (VGBN) was excited to […]

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USCRI Vermont Newsletter – Nov 2021

USCRI Vermont November 2021 Newsletter USCRI Vermont is honored to announce that journalist and critically-acclaimed author Brad Kessler is donating sales royalties from his new book “North” to USCRI Vermont. USCRI alumni and staff advised the author as he was writing this book about the intertwining lives of a Vermont monk, a Somali refugee, and an Afghan war veteran. North […]

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Monthly Newsletter from Lake Champlain Sea Grant

Enjoy our monthly newsletter providing updates on research, outreach and education from Lake Champlain Sea Grant. Lake Champlain Sea Grant Announces 2 National Fellowship OpportunitiesBy Lake Champlain Sea Grant StaffNovember 03, 2021The National Sea Grant Office and Lake Champlain Sea Grant announce two prestigious fellowship opportunities for early-career training and research experiences by current or […]

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Join us to demand climate action Friday 11/12!!

Hi there! My name is Lily, I am the Climate and Energy Fellow from VPIRG – the state’s largest environmental advocacy group.  Right now, I am helping support the VT Youth Lobby in their climate organizing efforts! While I was a student at UVM, I was one of the organizers on the VT Climate Congress in 2019 […]

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ecoNEWS VT Fall 2021 Newsletter

Highlighting the latest findings in ecological research and monitoring from across Vermont Fall conjures up images of foliage, crisp mornings, and even the beginnings of snow. Along with these seasonal joys comes our fall newsletter! In this edition, we feature research concerning how environmental conditions impact invasive fish in Lake Champlain, the plight of immigrant […]

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Indigenous Peoples Week – Nov 15 – 19

I am pleased to invite you to a week of events planned by the students in my Environmental Justice class and sponsored by the Student Experience Grant. The events will take place the week of November 15th, with speakers/presentations in Alumni Auditorium in the mornings and hands-on activities in the afternoons in Fireside Lounge. As of […]

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You’re invited! Historic Buildings’ Path to Net Zero Energy – Nov. 17

You’re invited!Historic Buildings’ Pathto Net Zero EnergyWednesday, November 17 from 12:00 to 1:00pmPlease join the Burlington 2030 District and co-sponsorsBurlington Electric Department and Burlington’s Certified Local Government Program for this special lunch time webinar event. Click here for more details + to register! Join the Burlington 2030 District and co-sponsors Burlington Electric Department and Burlington’s Certified Local Government Program […]

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Fall Fair Trade News

Fair Trade Month is over and the weather is cooling down, but our organizers and partners aren’t letting that stop them from turning up the heat on their Fair Trade activities and events!    Read on to celebrate the designation of the University of Wisconsin – Madison, to join the International Fair Trade Towns Conference, and […]

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Announcing the Environmental Justice Video Challenge for Students

Do you have creative ideas on how to use data and tools to identify environmental justice issues in communities?Join the Environmental Justice Video Challenge for Students!  EPA and its co-sponsors have launched the Environmental Justice (EJ) Video Challenge for Students to enhance communities’ capacity to address environmental inequities.Learn more about the challenge and how to apply.Register for […]

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Ugandan Craft Sales: A fundraiser for the Malayaka House

Champlain College has a long standing relationship with the Malayaka House in Entebbe, Uganda. In non-COVID times, we’ve hosted service trips for students to Uganda. In lieu of travel this year, we’ll do some fundraising to support this amazing home for many children by selling some of their handmade crafts.   Mondays and Thursdays in November, 11am-1pm, in the IDX […]

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