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 readingDeadline Extended 03/10: 2015 NECSF Mini-Grants for Students Deadline extended to March 10, 2015. The New England Campus Sustainability Forum (NECSF) is offering mini-grants of up to $1000 for qualifying projects from student-run organizations at colleges and universities in New England. Grants will be awarded to a limited number of projects that will promote and […]
Continue readingChamplain College and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive. Drive Details: Site: Champlain College Address: South Willard St., Burlington, VT, 05401 Room Name: Argosy Gym Date: Wed Apr 8, 2015 Time: 10:00 AM – 04:00 PM Coordinator Name: Sabattis Twichell Coordinator Phone Number: 8028602784 Click here to make an appointment The RAs of Spinner […]
Continue readingNational Coverage for Burlington Electric Department COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR, COMMUNICATIONS@BURLINGTONELECTRIC.COM, BURLINGTON ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT, BURLINGTON We have had yet another dynamite national story on BED’s sourcing of 100% renewable power. The story on PBS NewsHour featured one of our customers, Steve Conant of Conant Metal & Light, the Director of the Gund Institute at UVM, Dr. Taylor […]
Continue readingTown meeting day is almost here and Our Streets, a new civic group, has surveyed all candidates for Burlington, VT City Council and Mayor. Now the results are in and a slate of endorsements has been announced! https://www.wewalkwebikewevote.org/
Check out what Sodexo is doing to take a stand against animal cruelty!
In honor of Champlain College’s Sustainability Month, faculty member Rebecca Schwarz assigned an “Eco-Logic” assignment for her sculpture and public art students. Try to find them all around campus… Bring it Back Ireland building by Aubrie Gillam Printed and cut digital paintings These subtle, quiet, and small, but very intentional pieces are designed to make […]
Continue readingLeading For Change On Saturday, February 7, 2015, I went to the Student Leadership Conference held at Lyndon State College in Lyndonville, Vermont. The Student Leadership Conference was hosted by students at Lyndon State College to “build bridges and foster connections between students, faculty, and staff members at institutions of higher education across the state […]
Continue readingWe are lucky enough to have students from UVM interning with us again this year. Welcome, Eva & Aleyna! Eva is a UVM sophomore (in the Rubenstein school) pursuing a degree in environmental studies, specifically with a concentration in sustainability. She is originally from Redding, Massachusetts. On the sustainability team here at Champlain, she is […]
Continue readingThe New England Campus Sustainability Forum (NECSF) Mini Grants 2015: NECSF is offering mini-grants of up to $1000 for qualifying projects from student-run organizations at colleges and universities in New England. Grants will be awarded to a limited number of projects that will promote and implement sustainability efforts on campus. Students groups at under-resourced institutions, […]
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