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 readingWant to know more about bike basics? Want to know how to fix a flat tire? We can help. Join Champlain College Transportation to learn about the ABC’s of Biking…Air, Brakes, Chain. When: First Wednesday of each month Time: 1 hour from 4-5pm Where: ChampShop, the Juniper Hall Bike Mechanic Workshop (the northern entrance […]
Continue readingInterested in a Summer Research Internship? (Application Deadline: February 10, 2017) The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) invites students interested in pursuing a career in science to submit applications for the 2017 NIDA Summer Research Internship Program. To apply online and to view program information, see the NIDA Summer Research Internship site. This program […]
Continue readingBranch Out Burlington! Proudly Presents: Edible Landscaping Discover the best trees and bushes for turning your yard into a delicious beautiful landscape. Join us to learn about cold-hardy, low maintenance, productive and tasty plants you can grow at home. Many of these uncommon fruits are as handsome as they are delectable. You will leave this […]
Continue readingThe Northeast Recycling Conference coming to Burlington this spring! Check out the great program line up, including Keynote Speaker from the Closed Loop Fund. Full conference agenda and registration info here: https://nerc.org/conferences-and-workshops/event-agenda The Northeast Recycling Council, Inc. (NERC) holds two events each year in March/April and October/November. NERC’s events are designed to provide attendees with […]
Continue readingWe need your purses, handbags, pocketbooks, clutches! The Humane Society of Chittenden County is hosting the Purrrses for Paws fundraiser at the Burlington International Airport South Burlington, VT – It takes, time, money, volunteers, and many resources to treat, feed, care for, house, and find homes for so many animals looking for new homes. The […]
Continue readingThis 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 […]
Continue readingWe have partnered with CarshareVT to offer a student “Park-It Pledge” Incentive. If you had a car here for Fall semester, pledge to leave it at home for Spring semester and sign up for the free CarshareVT membership we will give the first 10 people to sign up $30 in driving credits so that you […]
Continue readingDear Colleagues: I am writing today to announce that Champlain College is implementing a new print management system, PaperCut, that is designed to make printing on campus easier, and less wasteful. This initiative will occur over the coming year, as old printers are replaced or their lease comes up for renewal. Since this program will […]
Continue readingThe Vermont Climate Economy Partnership, a subsidiary of the Vt Council on Rural Development, is looking for new members. Help business and policy leaders, and citizens advance Vermont’s climate economy through project implementation, education, advocacy, and, when appropriate, lobbying. For information, go to: https://vtrural.org/programs/climate-economy/join-the-partnership. Flourish, Rick “Use your voice for kindness, your ears for […]
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