EcoCareer Conference 2017 Announces Speakers

National Wildlife Federation’s President and CEO, Collin O’Mara, will provide opening remarks for the upcoming EcoCareer Conference 2017!  Collin’s array of professional experience is sure to provide the perfect backdrop to the conference which aims to help students and young professionals: Find good paying jobs in the clean economy Develop effective career plans Identify top […]

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Human Rights & Responsibilities Presentation: Lessons from Thistle Farms – Nov. 7

, all – Next Monday evening Becca Stevens, an Episcopal priest who has done significant work with victims of human trafficking in the South, will be speaking on campus at 7:30PM in the Perry Presentation Room.  A more complete bio as well as a couple of links appear below my signature, and I’ve attached a […]

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Conflict Minerals – The Basics by Champlain Environmental Policy Students

What Is The Problem? For many years, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has suffered greatly because of the demand for valued minerals. Ravaged by war and sexual violence, the population is plagued by constant hardship, grappling to find any sense of normalcy. Young boys are enlisted into the conflict, brandishing guns often before they […]

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It Pays to Sort Your Trash: Results from the 2016 Trash Bash

A dollar was found in the trash on October 12th, 2016 by a group of Eco-Reps and friends of Sustain Champlain during the annual Trash Bash event. These individual found the reward by sorting the approximate total of 35 pounds of trash collected from IDX compactor which either originated from the Dining Hall and/or a residential hall. […]

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Profiles in Sustainability: Ben & Jerry’s Sustainability Event at Champlain College by Kiera Hufford ’18

Ben & Jerry’s Sustainability Event by Kiera Hufford ’18 During the Spring 2016 semester, a team of faculty members worked to design and run an event centered around Ben & Jerry’s and their social responsibility policy. The event was launched on April 3, 2016, and was the first time it had taken place. “The [Stiller] […]

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Volunteers are needed for the Burlington Warming Shelter.

Volunteers are needed for the Burlington Warming Shelter. The warming shelter will operate during the winter months and is a low-barrier shelter for homeless adults in Chittenden County. As a community we are committed to making sure no one freezes on the street on Vermont’s coldest nights. With your help, we can create a supportive, […]

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2 paid internships and 3 paid fellowships with Second Nature (Boston, MA)

Second Nature is looking for qualified and diverse applicants for 2 paid internship positions at our downtown Boston offices. The internships will be for approximately 16 hours/week and will last 3-6 months, depending on the candidate’s availability. Internship will start in late October, early November. 1. Design and Communications internship that may include, but not […]

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