Dear Colleagues, We are excited to share an update with our community on Champlain College’s Civic Action Plan. As you may recall, in 2016 President Laackman signed on to Campus Compact’s 30th Anniversary Action Statement, a declaration of shared commitment to the public purposes of higher education. More than 450 institutional leaders have now […]
Continue readingWhat 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 readingHello! The Champlain College Apiary has had another successful season and we’re happy to offer up this year’s harvest. We have a well-rounded, floral early-season varietal and a bright, herbal mid-season varietal to share. Both are delicious! Pricing and availability as follows: 2.25 fl oz = $3 or 2 for $5 5.5 fl oz = […]
Continue readingCOURTESY OF AIR DUCT CLEANING DENVER We are excited to announce the details of our 2018 Environmental Awareness Scholarship Essay contest as part of the Air Duct Cleaning Denver scholarship program. We’ve expanded eligibility to students outside of Colorado this year, so Champlain College students will have the opportunity to compete for the following cash scholarship […]
Continue readingAt Champlain we want you to be more than great students. We want you to be informed citizens and engaged members of your community — and a large part of that is being a voter! With local elections happening across the county and 2018 fast approaching, The Center for Service & Sustainability would like to […]
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Continue readingAs part of its Defeat the Peak program, Burlington Electric has issued a peak day alert, encouraging members of the Burlington community to reduce their energy usage on Tuesday from 6:00-8:00pm. If together we hit our targeted amount of load reduction, community nonprofit Steps to End Domestic Violence will be awarded $1,000. Burlingtonians can lend a hand by […]
Continue readingCalling all Vermont movement builders! The time has arrived for the inaugural gathering of a new statewide Climate Justice spokescouncil, The Vermont Climate Union. You are warmly invited to join us for this long-anticipated event. If you would like to come, please fill out this doodle scheduling poll and come continue to build this movement […]
Continue readingAARP is pleased to announce our 2017 Community Action Sponsorship Program for Burlington, mini-grants of $500-$2,000 awarded to community projects focused on transportation, housing, accessibility, and community activities that foster multi-cultural and intergenerational connections in the Burlington area. As a way to encourage and support grassroots action to make Burlington a more livable city we aim […]
Continue readingThis could be a great opportunity for an entrepreneurial Champlain student/team! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Williston, VT — The Chittenden Solid Waste District (CSWD) is launching a new grant program to help create or improve markets for hard-to-recycle products and packaging from Chittenden County. The Recycling Market Development Grant Program will invest up to a total of $30,000 into projects […]
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