The American Public Health Association (APHA) cites 2017 as “the year of climate change and health,” and we agree that it’s vital to talk about the climate crisis’ impact on public health. That’s why Climate Reality held a Climate & Health Meeting yesterday in partnership with the APHA, the University of Washington Center for Health […]
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 […]
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 readingHi blog readers, this is Gabriel Ingman, one of the new blog updaters for the Center for Service and Sustainability. I am here to tell you about a opportunity, in the near future, to get connected with the community of Burlington for a good cause: the COTS Walk 2017, happening on May 7, 2017 from […]
Continue readingHi blog readers, this is Gabriel Ingman, one of the new blog updaters for the Center for Service and Sustainability. I am here to tell you about a opportunity, in the near future, to get connected with the community of Burlington for a good cause: the COTS Walk 2017, happening on May 7, 2017 from […]
Continue readingThe 2017 Annual Ed Everts Social Justice Award goes to…. RISING TIDE VERMONT!!! with award presentation to Rising Tide Vermont by Bill McKibben and Global Justice Ecology Project Join the Peace & Justice Center to celebrate the work of Rising Tide VT Thursday, January 19th 5:30 Doors6pm Buffet Dinner – chili, cornbread, and fixins7pm Presentations […]
Continue readingSheyann Webb-Christburg, named the “Smallest Freedom Fighter” by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., will be this year’s keynote speaker. At the age of eight, she became inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to become a civil rights activist and participated in the infamous civil rights march known as “Bloody Sunday”. Ms. Webb-Christburg is also […]
Continue readingMartin Luther King Jr. Celebration: My Brother’s Keeper Monday, January 16, 2017 From 10:00 am to 5:00 pm On January 16, 2017, ECHO, in partnership with the City of Burlington, will host the 5th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration. This FREE EVENT is part of a nationwide initiative to make MLK Day a”day […]
Continue readingHere is the PDF of the newest issue of the newsletter. JanFebMarch2017. Please join us for PJC’s Annual Ed Everts Social Justice Award Ceremony and Party. Bill McKibben will present the award to Rising Tide Vermont on Thursday, January 19, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at ECHO Center for Lake Champlain (1 […]
Continue readingIn respect to Native American and Indigenous Heritage, we have invited a very important guest to our community to educate us on his Abenaki tradition, identity, and art mediums. Chief Don Stephens of the Nulhegan Band of The Coosuk in Shelburne has donated his time to spend enriching our community with his wisdom. As many […]
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