Last month, over 2000 Vermonters, including hundreds of students from across the state, marched in the streets of New York demanding action on climate and respect for human rights from world leaders. This month, a coalition of Vermont groups is bringing that energy home. On October 27th we are inviting everyone to join us for a rally […]

On December 4th at 7pm at the Peace & Justice Center (60 Lake Street in Burlington) there will be an event about North Korea. Here is a bit more information about the event: North Korea is the one of the most oppressive country in the world, but change is happening at the grassroots level. The […]

OCTOBER 24, 2014 Celebrate Food Day at UVM! Every October 24, thousands of events all around the country celebrate real food and advocate for improved food policies. October 24 is a day to resolve to make changes in our own diets and to take action to solve food-related problems in our communities at the local, […]

The Attorney General’s office is in the process of drafting rules that will facilitate implementation of the newly-signed VT GMO labeling law. They are soliciting input from the public and those who will be affected by the rules, including food processors, grocers and other retailers, the agricultural community, and consumers. There are three public hearings […]

Check out the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps’ fundraising event and eat some great local food! More information here. Courtesy of Maggie Melvin

Hooked on Growth Wednesday, October 29, 7-9 PM, Fletcher Free Library, Burlington Free and Open to the Public Our growth-centric system is broken! It’s not providing the happiness or the prosperity we seek. But that’s good news; it means a shift to a sustainable model will be good for us. We’ll be happier and more […]

Learn how economic development, consumer spending, and travel behavior are impacted by new walking and biking infrastructure. For more information, click here!

Featuring An Evening with Michael Pollan Thursday, October 30, 2014 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Ira Allen Chapel Book signing to follow in Billings Library FREE – see ticket and more information at https://www.uvm.edu/~slife/orientation/?Page=summerread.html&SM=menu-fyprograms.html Sponsored by President Tom Sullivan, the Department of Student Life and the Honors College