November 18, 7:30pm, Perry Presentation Room, Champlain College After 18 years in higher education, David Hutchison and Shari Galiardi traded their well-worn path for one less traveled. They brought new life to a tired 1957 Sportcraft 15-foot “canned ham” camper trailer which they purchased from Ebay and hit the road. Their “tiny home on wheels” […]
Continue readingNote: this is the first in a series of blog posts from our student-run Champlain College Publishing Initiative. Look for these and others as we bee-come more aware of our flying friends. What’s the BUZZ? Featuring Bella, the Queen Bee by Jessica Demarest ’17 Oh, hello there. You’re rather large aren’t you? What do you […]
Continue readingThis morning a few Eco-Reps and friends of Sustain Champlain conducted our annual Trash Bash waste sort. Using approximately 34 pounds of trash pulled from the IDX compactor (and originated in CCM and perhaps a res hall) we sorted and pulled out items that could have been recycled, composted, or disposed of in other ways. […]
Continue readingThis morning a few Eco-Reps and friends of Sustain Champlain conducted our annual Trash Bash waste sort. Using approximately 34 pounds of trash pulled from the IDX compactor (and originated in CCM and perhaps a res hall) we sorted and pulled out items that could have been recycled, composted, or disposed of in other ways. […]
Continue readingDo you want to create real change? And see your work produce real impacts? We are Sustainability International, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing innovative solutions to complex sustainability and conservation issues in the developing world. We work directly with governments, communities, and private sector stakeholders to bring about real impact and real change. We […]
Continue readingForesight Design Initiative is currently looking for eligible candidates for our Communications Design Fellowship Program. Addressing complex challenges requires a multidisciplinary approach that employs a diversity of perspectives and skills. Cognizant of the need for greater diversity in the sustainability field, Foresight is instituting a paid fellowship for a recent college graduate who can bring […]
Continue readingPosition Available: Sustainable Technology Coordinator, Oberlin College Oberlin College invites applications for the position of Sustainable Technology Coordinator. The successful candidate will assist in the integration, development, and management of a campus-wide building energy operation system. In addition, the successful candidate will assist in the further development and management of “Environmental Dashboard,” a novel technological […]
Continue readingNext week (Oct. 27), UVM will host two leading scholars – ecologist Andrew Balmford and economist Stephen Polasky – for a public dialogue on sustainability, moderated by VPR’s Jane Lindholm. Details: The joint lecture will occur in UVM’s Billings Library from 3:30–5 p.m., followed by a reception in Billings Apse. Media sponsor RETN Channel 16 […]
Continue readingView this email in your browser Happy autumn! We’ve got a boat-load of bike news for you. This is your monthly digest of happenings at Old Spokes Home & Bike Recycle Vermont. Our mission is to create access to bikes and the opportunities they provide for our whole community. Thanks for being part of the shops! We’re hiring! Old Spokes […]
Continue readingApplications now open for the first-ever Youth Forum for People and Wildlife in Johannesburg, South Africa in September 2016. The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) will identify 20 leaders, aged 18 to 25, working in animal and conservation-related fields, to build skills and network with delegates from around the world. Travel and participant costs […]
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