AASHE Bulletin – March 16th edition

March 16, 2022News | Opportunities | Resources | Events | JobsSubmit | AdvertiseNews of the Week Federal US Government Directs $3M to HBCUs for Decarbonization ResearchThe U.S. Department of Energy announced recently that $3 million in federal funding would be directed toward historically Black colleges and universities, and other minority serving institutions, for research dedicated to carbonizing power generation and to help strengthen a pipeline […]

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VPIRG is hiring!

VPIRG is always looking for energetic, smart, mission-driven people to join our team — and right now we’re hiring for multiple part-time and seasonal positions to help advance the public interest. If you or someone you know are looking for purpose-filled, skill-building job opportunities, please pass this message along. All are entry-level roles paying $15/hour to start […]

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GMT Service Changes Public Meetings

GMT is recommending permanent service changes to The 86-LINK, 6-Shelburne, and 7-North Avenue bus routes. GMT is issuing a survey to Montpelier LINK Express passengers to better understand their schedule needs. That data will inform the final schedule proposal presented at our public meetings. That survey can be found here. GMT has scheduled our service change […]

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Update on Burlington’s Net Zero Energy City Progress

Neighbors,I want to update you on several new programs and rebates being launched by the Burlington Electric Department (BED) and invite you to two Town Hall Meetings to discuss how you can:Take direct action to fight climate change, andLower your household or business’s dependence on fossil fuels amidst a potentially lengthy period in which fuel […]

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More ways to respond to the Ukraine crisis – from Campus Compact

Since we released our statement on the crisis in Ukraine last week, we have heard from members and students directly who are seeking additional ways to assist the people of Ukraine as they fight against invasion and seek refuge from the humanitarian crisis. Below, find some resources and ideas you can reference as you take action on […]

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Spring 2022 opportunities with the Watershed Alliance

Spring 2022 Opportunities!Happy (almost) Spring! Winter has been awesome but we are certainly looking forward to warmer days and fun water adventures! Check out these events celebrating World Water Day and a new summer program from Lake Champlain Sea Grant and Community Sailing Center! Champlain Basin Educational Initiative invites you and your students to join the World […]

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Vermont Garden Network March Newsletter

Do you believe in the power of gardens to feed, connect and heal?Join our Board of DirectorsVGN staff and board work together to develop state-wide partnerships and programs to create a healthier Vermont. Board members live throughout the state and collectively help organize their communities towards food justice and empowerment, while integrating the diverse perspectives of all we serve.   If […]

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Celebrating Intl’ Women’s Day and other news from Fair Trade Campaigns

We hope this finds you healthy and as well as can be during these trying times. Before we dig in to March news, we want to acknowledge that the crisis in Ukraine is weighing heavily on us all. Unfortunately, the conflict unfolding is not unprecedented, and we recognize that there are conflicts taking place across […]

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