USCRI Vermont November 2021 Newsletter USCRI Vermont is honored to announce that journalist and critically-acclaimed author Brad Kessler is donating sales royalties from his new book “North” to USCRI Vermont. USCRI alumni and staff advised the author as he was writing this book about the intertwining lives of a Vermont monk, a Somali refugee, and an Afghan war veteran. North […]
Continue readingHi there! My name is Lily, I am the Climate and Energy Fellow from VPIRG – the state’s largest environmental advocacy group. Right now, I am helping support the VT Youth Lobby in their climate organizing efforts! While I was a student at UVM, I was one of the organizers on the VT Climate Congress in 2019 […]
Continue readingHighlighting the latest findings in ecological research and monitoring from across Vermont Fall conjures up images of foliage, crisp mornings, and even the beginnings of snow. Along with these seasonal joys comes our fall newsletter! In this edition, we feature research concerning how environmental conditions impact invasive fish in Lake Champlain, the plight of immigrant […]
Continue readingI am pleased to invite you to a week of events planned by the students in my Environmental Justice class and sponsored by the Student Experience Grant. The events will take place the week of November 15th, with speakers/presentations in Alumni Auditorium in the mornings and hands-on activities in the afternoons in Fireside Lounge. As of […]
Continue readingFair Trade Month is over and the weather is cooling down, but our organizers and partners aren’t letting that stop them from turning up the heat on their Fair Trade activities and events! Read on to celebrate the designation of the University of Wisconsin – Madison, to join the International Fair Trade Towns Conference, and […]
Continue readingDo you have creative ideas on how to use data and tools to identify environmental justice issues in communities?Join the Environmental Justice Video Challenge for Students! EPA and its co-sponsors have launched the Environmental Justice (EJ) Video Challenge for Students to enhance communities’ capacity to address environmental inequities.Learn more about the challenge and how to apply.Register for […]
Continue readingChamplain College has a long standing relationship with the Malayaka House in Entebbe, Uganda. In non-COVID times, we’ve hosted service trips for students to Uganda. In lieu of travel this year, we’ll do some fundraising to support this amazing home for many children by selling some of their handmade crafts. Mondays and Thursdays in November, 11am-1pm, in the IDX […]
Continue readingSocial Impact Scholars Intersections Series Fall 2021Social Impact and Law: Reproductive Rights, From Texas to VermontDate: Tuesday, November 16th, 7-8:15pm Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89763135200Meeting ID: 897 6313 5200Passcode: 685699Our panelists will be:Jill Krowinski – Vermont Speaker of the House Tony Perriello – Professor of Law, Champlain CollegeLucy Lariche – VP of Public Policy, Planned Parenthood of New […]
Continue readingThe Office of Equity is excited to sponsor a series of free, participatory Equity Workshops open to the greater BSD community. Based on the success of last year’s Equity Webinar series, this year’s workshops are intended to be an interactive learning experience that makes space for authentic engagement with small-group breakout sessions. The workshops are free […]
Continue readingYouth Alliance Volunteer OpportunityNovember 2021 VRJA’s mission is to secure sustainable power, ensure agency, and provide security for American Descendants of Slavery (ADOS), while embracing their history and preserving their culture. The Vermont Racial Justice Alliance (VRJA) continues the intentional response to systemic racism in Vermont. Everything about our mission of the Racial Justice Alliance […]
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