Category Archives: Events at Champlain

Screening of “Fuel”, February 26th, Fireplace Lounge

Showing of the film FUEL Tuesday, February 26th, 8:30pm in Fireside LoungeBrought to you by the Eco-Reps & The Environmental Club Josh Tickell’s stirring, radical and multi-award winning FUEL may be known by some as the “little energy documentary,” but in truth, it’s a powerful portrait of America’s overwhelming addiction to, and reliance on, oil. Having been […]

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3rd Annual Kill-A-Watt Challenge, February 4- March 3rd, 2013

Res Life & Sustain Champlain are once again hosting the 3rd Annual Kill-A-Watt Challenge. This event has residence halls competing with each other to see who can achieve the most energy savings and participate in related events. The winning building gets $500! Come learn about this year’s Kill-A-Watt Challenge and make your energy photo pledge […]

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Workshop with Kathleen Barry, “Awaken our Consciousness to the Inhumanity of War: From Empathy to Action”, February 14th

The topic for discussion with Kathleen is: Awaken our Consciousness to the Inhumanity of War: From Empathy to Action. In this workshop participants will uncover the untapped potential of empathy in making change.  Through various exercises and consciousness raising discussions, women and men will identify how to stand against and transform masculine violence in everyday life and […]

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The Justice League presents “Safe Space: Creating a Welcoming Environment for LGBTQQIAA people”, April 8th

Facilitator: Rachel de Simone and Nicole Holtz Description: As Safe Space program establishes an identifiable network of people who can provide resources, support, information, and a safe place for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, and allied people within our campus community. Participants will gain knowledge and awareness of the history and legacy […]

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The Justice League presents “Taking Action: Becoming an Ally”, April 1st

Facilitators: Faith Yacubian and Rachel de Simone Description: What does being an ally mean? Who decides who is an ally? Is an ally different than being a person of compassion and acceptance? How does being an ally impact social justice efforts? Together, we will discuss the multiple definitions and contexts of the word ally. We […]

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The Justice League presents “Eating Animals, Interlocking Oppressions”, March 11th

Facilitator: Adam Rosenblatt, Assistant Dean for Global Engagement/Assistant Professor in the Core Division Description: The idea of “intersectionality” or “interlocking oppressions” asks us to look not just at racism, sexism, or any other single form of inequality, but rather at the interaction between different forms of identity and marginalization. This idea has become increasingly influential […]

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The Justice League presents “If it’s not equitable & just, it’s not sustainable”, February 25th

Facilitator: Christina Erickson, Sustain Champlain Description: When people hear or read the word “sustainability” they often think of the environmental aspects, but the full definition and realization of a sustainable world includes equity and justice. Join us for a presentation on this topic and discussion about what it means in our community. Date and Time: […]

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