Burlington’s Electricity: Renewable but Not Clean What does this Mean for Champlain College? About Burlington’s energy It is commonly known that Burlington, Vermont has 100% renewable energy, but is it that simple? Through my research, it most definitely is not. Burlington was proud to claim the title of the first US city to […]
Continue readingIn Fiscal Year 2017, Champlain College purchased 13.2% local food, as defined by Sodexo’s Vermont First program. See the details of the statewide effort in their recent annual report.
With the recent turn in seasons, our stewardship projects are in full swing. We are always grateful for extra helping hands and eager to share these special places with our volunteers! Between updating our trail infrastructure and removing water chestnut from wetlands, July and August will be busy and we hope that you can help […]
Continue readingcourtesy of aashe New Workshops from AASHE’s Centers for Sustainability Across the Curriculum New workshops have been added to AASHE’s Centers for Sustainability Across the Curriculum program! We are pleased to invite you to the following workshops that are designed to accelerate the infusion of sustainability content into the curriculum by increasing the availability and accessibility of […]
Continue readingcourtesy of aashe November 21, 2017 News | Opportunities | Resources | Events | Jobs Submit | Subscribe | Advertise News of the Week U Buffalo Coordinates 100 MW RE Community Initiative A renewable energy initiative being spearheaded by the university aims to invest in the city’s urban core, while reducing energy costs for some Buffalo-area anchor institutions. Called Localizing Buffalo’s Renewable Energy Future, the plan calls […]
Continue readingcourtesy of SUSTAINABILITY curriculum consortium “advancing curriculum and faculty development for sustainability in higher education” Next 3 SCC webinars + recent webinar recordings Upcoming SCC Webinars Monday, October 30 at 2PM Eastern “Sustainable Design” Jason Kliwinski NJIT & Rowan University Many Universities and Colleges offer classes, minors, majors and even masters in sustainability today. Often these […]
Continue readingCourtesy of CarShare Vermont CarShare Vermont Campus Outreach Intern CarShare Vermont is looking for an organized, enthusiastic and outgoing individual to join our team as our Campus Outreach intern. This internship will be focused on coordinating and expanding CarShare Vermont’s campus presence at the University of Vermont and Champlain College, through participation in campus […]
Continue readingCourtesy of AASHE September 19, 2017 News | Opportunities | Resources | Events | Jobs Submit | Subscribe | Advertise The deadline to register online for the 2017 AASHE Conference & Expo has been extended through Sept. 22. Register today to avoid on-site registration prices. News of the Week SUNY New Paltz to Divest From Fossil Fuel Companies The SUNY New Paltz Foundation board voted recently to remove endowment funds […]
Continue readingGreen Mountains, Blue Water Earth Care News April 2017 In this newsletter: Save the Date! VT Interfaith Power & Light Conference on October 21 People’s Climate March: April 29 in Washington, D.C., Montpelier & Nationwide Reminder: LEAP Energy Fair in Duxbury — April 8 from 9 – 3 Active Hope Workshop at Metta Earth on […]
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