Over the course of three weekday evenings in early April, the Champlain College Eco-Reps sorted and weighed food waste in the Champlain College Dining Hall during the dinner time rush (5-7 pm). During these three sessions, there was a total of 1419 people in the dining hall. From these diners, 201.6 pounds of waste was collected, with an […]
Continue readingEach year as students move out of our Champlain Residence Halls, there is the opportunity to collect useful items for donation in the community as well as ensuring proper recycling protocol. If you are someone who wants to: a) make sure good things wind up in the hands of those who could use it, b) […]
Continue readingFirst, thanks to all who vacated the Lakeside parking lot early on 4/1. It made a BIG difference in ensuring the Admitted Student Day got off to a good start. I am writing this morning with the same request; just for a different day… This Friday & Saturday (April 15 & 16), the College will […]
Continue readingGMT (formerly CCTA/GMTA) is hosting a Transportation Summit focusing on the future of public transportation. The event will feature interesting breakout sessions and industry guest speakers. Please see the attached Save the Date for more details. Over the coarse of the next month we will be sending out a more formal invitation and details will […]
Continue readingThe Transportation Committee has approved a plan where employees can park on campus again this summer, free of charge, starting May 9th. Yes you read that right…but there will likely be more restricted days based on events compared to last summer. In order to make this freedom possible, there are a few important things you need […]
Continue readingFounded in 2011, the Champlain College Community Garden originated by request of students, faculty, and staff and was approved by President Finney with support of the Physical Plant Grounds Staff. The Community Garden is located beside Rowell Annex and has 27 plots available for individual use by Champlain College community members (faculty, staff, and students). […]
Continue readingHappy spring! We are kicking off the season with a fun Earth Day Celebration on April 22nd at Shelburne Pond. We will be planting trees and hosting guided paddles and walks. See below for details.Volunteers are needed throughout the spring season to help us maintain our beautiful trails and preserves–we own and maintain 55 natural areas throughout […]
Continue readingCity Hall Internship Program Seeking Summer Applicants! PHET KEOMANYVANH, PKEOMANYVANH@BURLINGTONVT.GOV, PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST, CEDO, BURLINGTON ANNOUNCEMENT CEDO is now seeking motivated candidates for the City Hall Summer Internship Program. The internship program provides an experience in local government that will develop professional skills and provide steps toward building a successful career in public service. Application Deadline: April […]
Continue readingGREEN MOUNTAINS, BLUE WATER: Earth Care News from Vermont Interfaith Power and Light (VTIPL) April 2016 In this newsletter: “Merchants of Doubt” Film Showing- Tonight! Direct Action to Stop the Pipeline – Training “This Changes Everything” Free Film Showing 10th Annual LEAP Energy Fair: Apr. 9 in Duxbury Reminder- Faith Climate Action Week: Apr. 15 […]
Continue readingThe Diversity Programming Team, is proud to present: The Coming Out Monologues, a performance based activism event. Based on Eve Ensler’s Vagina Monologues, but instead focused on real stories of LGBTQ peoples. If you are interested in reading a pre-written monologue, or writing your own: Please contact, Alexandria Clyburn, aclyburn@champlain.edu, 802.651.5918. You do not have to be […]
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