What is the GRF? Primarily a fund that supports energy efficiency projects here on campus, BUT also has a portion available for projects proposed by Champlain College community members. The GRF aims to fund projects that: Promote awareness and understanding of sustainability in education, campus culture and behavior Directly or indirectly reduce Champlain’s environmental impact […]
Continue readingThe Champlain College Eco-Reps Program trains student leaders who model and promote environmentally responsible and socially-just behaviors in the residence halls by educating their peers. This is a paid position (you do not have to be work study eligible), but you must live in a Champlain College residence hall to be an Eco-Rep. We are […]
Continue readingDear Champlain College Community, It is my pleasure to announce Marcus Wicker as the keynote speaker for Champlain College’s 2019 Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration. Marcus Wicker is the recipient of a Ruth Lilly Fellowship from the Poetry Foundation, a Pushcart Prize, The Missouri Review’s Miller Audio Prize, as well as fellowships from […]
Continue readingThe Foundation for Global Scholars Scholarship is available in the 2019-2020 application cycle. The Foundation for Global Scholars, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, inspires and equips young adults to tackle global challenges through international experience, leadership skills and cultural competence. The organization as awarded over $2 million in financial assistance and supported over 2000 outstanding students from […]
Continue readingCIRCLE, The Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement, released an estimate of youth turnout, and all signs show a ten percent increase in voting rates among this cohort. Ten percent! Up from 21 percent in the 2014 midterms, Tuesday’s 31 percent youth turnout was the highest in at least a quarter century. ********************************************************* Christina Erickson, PhD, Director […]
Continue readingAfter 30 days of Project Green Challenge, where thousands of young people completed rigorous daily challenges around wide-ranging sustainability-related themes and acted upon a common passion for cultivating a healthy, just, thriving planet, 13 students were selected as PGC Finalists from 6,012 participants representing 742 high school and college campuses in the United States and 55 […]
Continue readingAs we get nearer to winter break, we wanted to keep you up to date on Shuttle Schedules. See below for a day by day breakdown: Dec. 10-14 – Exam Week – All Shuttles run like normal Saturday Dec. 15 – Weekend Shuttle on Saturday Only. Sunday Dec. 16th – No Shuttle Dec. 17-21 – […]
Continue readingHello! The Champlain College Apiary has had another successful season, and we’re happy to offer up this year’s harvest while supplies last. We have beeswax lip balm, with a new and improved formula, and are now offering a burlap gift bag with jarred honey, lip balm, and a honey stick! Visit our purchase site for details. AND look […]
Continue readingDon’t know who to vote for? Compare candidates with VTDigger’s 2018 election guide The Vermont general election is Tuesday, Nov. 6th. Here’s what you need to know about the candidates for governor, statewide races and the Legislature this midterm election. We put together this election guide to help you get to know the candidates better before you […]
Continue readingHow YOU can use the Green Revolving Fund – Next Proposal deadline is Nov 1, 2018 What is the GRF? Primarily a fund that supports energy efficiency projects here on campus, BUT also has a portion available for projects proposed by Champlain College community members. The GRF aims to fund projects that: Promote […]
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