Category Archives: Taking Action

VNRC’s E-News

E-News February 2017 The assault on clean air, clean water, the climate, and public health being waged by the Trump administration and GOP-led congress continues as Trump lumbers his way into his second month in office. With more actions poised to unleash serious harm to our natural resources and public health, the need for advocacy and activism has never […]

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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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Vermont State Parks February Newsletter

Vermont State Parks e-newsletter                                    February 2017 Winter dogsled & marriage proposal at Little River State Park Hello Everyone! Craig Whipple, Director of State Parks Welcome to our winter newsletter. As you can see, people absolutely love their state parks […]

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Support Champlain Project Identifying Human Trafficking Victims

 “You Have A Voice” Champlain Professor Duane Dunston is taking donations for his new project “You Have A Voice.” Dunston says he’s starting this project because, “I often hear survivors speak of how they wish someone would’ve asked them for help to get them out of the life they were in early on.  However, because […]

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Champlain College Ecological Economics Students Produce Report on Shared Governance

This fall semester, Champlain College students taking Ecological Economics, taught by Dr. Valerie Esposito,  worked on a project to gain greater understanding on how to make change, enact policy and increase student voice on campus.  They interviewed members of the community, including VP for Student Life, Leslie Averill, and President Don Laackman, about what increased shared […]

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Work Defending the Future: Sustainability Careers Post-Trump – Dec. 1

Work Defending the Future: Sustainability Careers Post-Trump  How to Get a Purpose-Driven Job in Business, NGOs, or Government     Webinar: Thursday December 1st, 7 PM Dr. Eban Goodstein, Director of Graduate Programs in Sustainability at Bard College, will outline career strategies for both soon-to-be and recent college graduates, and for professionals looking to make a […]

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Work Defending the Future: Sustainability Careers Post-Trump – Dec. 1

 Work Defending the Future: Sustainability Careers Post-Trump  How to Get a Purpose-Driven Job in Business, NGOs, or Government     Webinar: Thursday December 1st, 7 PM Dr. Eban Goodstein, Director of Graduate Programs in Sustainability at Bard College, will outline career strategies for both soon-to-be and recent college graduates, and for professionals looking to make a […]

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Climate Education legislation to be introduced by Sen. Markey (MA)

Later this month, Sen. Ed Markey (MA) will be introducing vital legislation to create a new climate education program at NOAA. We need your help today and early next to make direct appeals to all 99 other Senators to cosponsor this bill prior to its introduction. We’ll need you to make this request directly to your […]

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