Vermont SWEEP Spring Gathering Please reserve the first of April (no fooling!) to join the Vermont SWEEP community for an evening of presentations, workshops, resource sharing, and of course, great food! When: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2015, From 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm Where: COMMON GROUND CENTER, 473 TATRO ROAD, Starksboro, VT 05487 Agenda Highlights Registration, Refreshments & Networking Welcome & Meeting […]
Continue readingThe winner of the 2015 Kill-A-Watt Challenge is: North House! North House racked up their scores by a combination of energy savings (over 19% reduction!) and event participation. So now, North House residents, it is up to you to plan how you want to spend your winnings! Three cheers to our top energy savers*: North […]
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 readingThe following is a message from Maggie Husak, Program Coordinator, Executive Education for Sustainability Leadership, Center For Health and the Global Environment, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health: We invite you all to join us for a free webinar to learn about Executive Education for Sustainability Leadership offerings for senior leaders from all sectors offered through Harvard’s […]
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 readingThe following is an internship posting from the National Center for Science Education: Science Education and Activism Interns The National Center for Science Education is seeking one part-time and one-full time summer interns to work on science education activism, with a particular focus on climate change education. These are temporary positions based in Oakland, CA. […]
Continue readingInstitute for Emerging Sustainability Leaders Climate Change Workshop in Peru July 6-17, 2015 The Amazon Center for Environmental Education and Research (www.aceer.org) invites applications for its Institute for Emerging Sustainability Leaders in Peru scheduled for July 6 – July 17, 2015. The theme for this year’s Institute is Climate Change in Peru. This […]
Continue readingIn 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 readingCheck out the latest this week from some of the best sustainable institutions! Second Nature (good watch): New Release: Second Nature Sustainability Sit-Downs Video #4 Sustainability Sit-Downs #4 is out. This week’s video features Tim Carter, President of Second Nature, discussing higher education’s role in making a sustainability society. Sustainability Sit-Downs is a new Second Nature […]
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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