The Transportation Committee has approved a plan where employees can park on campus again this summer, free of charge, starting May 8th. Yes you read that right…but there will likely be even more restricted days based on events compared to last summer. In order to make this freedom possible, there are a few exceptions and things […]
Continue readingStarting this Sunday April 30th the City will be doing their annual street sweeping. There is a parking ban just like when there is snow bans. All cars must be off the streets. The challenging component of that is that Champlain is impacted three different nights for three different areas so your attention is warranted. […]
Continue readingOutdoor Volunteer Opportunity Saturday, April 29th! Have a Heart, Pull a Weed! Join the Intervale Conservation Nursery and help us maintain the one-and-only Intervale’s public space by removing invasive plant species! These plants are introduced to the region and cause harm to local populations of animals and plants by competing with native and beneficial […]
Continue readingSubmit Earth Day-themed photographs by April 30! With colleges and universities busy this month preparing for Earth Day and the March for Science, we look forward to learning how institutions celebrate Earth Day and sharing these stories with the higher education sustainability community. We invite you to submit Earth Day-themed photos to the Campus Sustainability […]
Continue readingRegistration Now Open for the 2017 Champlain College Community Garden – April 14th priority deadline Founded in 2011, the Community Garden originated by request of students, faculty, and staff and was approved by President Finney with support of the Physical Plant Grounds Staff. The Community Garden is located beside Rowell Annex and has 27 plots […]
Continue readingThere’s a new minor in town! The new Social Justice Minor is now open to all majors across campus: The 16 credit Social Justice minor is designed to complement majors across the college. Curriculum emphasizes the history, theory, and practice of social justice across local, national, and global levels, preparing students for the range of opportunities […]
Continue readingDear Champlain, You’re invited to submit an entry for the 2017 AASHE Sustainability Awards! Each year, AASHE bestows its awards on institutions and individuals who lead higher education toward a sustainable future. The AASHE Sustainability Awards recognize sustainability achievements, research advancements and student leadership. Since 2006, AASHE has recognized more than 60 campuses through this esteemed […]
Continue readingCamp 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 […]
Continue readingDear 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. […]
Continue reading“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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