The Higher Education Association Sustainability Consortium (HEASC) seeks applicants for two national Fellow positions to work on a new initiative entitled “Latino Leadership for a Sustainable Future.” This initiative is being launched in collaboration with HEASC member, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). After a series of meetings exploring the topic, it […]
Continue readingThe Inaugural “ChampRiders Cruise” launches this week. This is a SOCIAL, weekly bike ride series on Thursdays at lunchtime (12:30-1:30 from IDX parking lot). It is a great excuse to get out of the office, meet other people outside your sphere, get some exercise and explore the nooks and crannies of Burlington. More information can […]
Continue readingWe want to hear from you! The University of Vermont Medical Center, in collaboration with the Community Health Centers of Burlington, Vermont Department of Health, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission, Howard Center, United Way of Chittenden County and the Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden & Grand Isle Counties, are conducting a survey to assess the […]
Continue readingFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 7, 2015 Contact: Jennifer Green City of Burlington 802.865.7532 jgreen@burlingtonvt.gov Alayna Howard Vermont Energy Investment Corporation 802.540.7656 ahoward@veic.org BSP Supports Annual Way to Go! Burlington, VT – The Burlington Sustainability Partnership (BSP), a unique, collaborative endeavor between the City of Burlington, the Burlington Business Association, Champlain College, the Chittenden County Regional […]
Continue readingThe Parking and Transportation Committee has approved a plan that employees can park on campus again this summer, free of charge, starting May 11th. There will be some restricted days, see below. All employees may park in any zone 3 or 4 lot, metered lot or legal street space with a campus permit. Any Champlain […]
Continue readingHello! You might not know me, but my name is Emma and I’ve been working for Sustain Champlain for four semesters now. Most of the blog entries from the past three semesters have been compiled, edited, and uploaded by me. I’m a student employee of Christina Erickson’s, and I’m finishing up my sophomore year at […]
Continue readingExciting news! Local Motion just received notice that they are one of five finalists across the nation for a contest (https://www.xtracycle.com/vote-for-your-advocacy-organization/) to win a gorgeous Xtracycle cargo bike for the organization! The value of the bike (which will come with accessories) is over $2,000! The goal for the bike is to make it available for […]
Continue readingThe Department of Public Works have announced their annual post-winter street sweeping. There is an on-street parking ban in effect on the evening of the sweeping, depending on the location, from 10pm to 7am. There are three separate nights that impact Champlain College in some way. They will be sweeping the following dates and locations […]
Continue readingReclaim Your Ride! Join the Way to Go! Smart Trip Challenge from May 4 through May 15, 2015! During this annual event we encourage you to ditch your car for ANY trip and bus, bike, walk, telecommute, or carpool and recapture your time. You’ll log miles, compete to win cool prizes, and have fun – […]
Continue readingRe-Post Courtesy of Alicia Taylor, Program Manager, CarShare VT: Looking for something exciting to do this summer? CarShare Vermont is recruiting a team of 10 fun, adventurous, and socially-minded individuals to go on 4 FREE road trips between June 1st and August 31st, and share their experiences along the way! To learn more and apply, […]
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