Announcing the winners of the 2013 Kill-A-Watt Challenge!

The winner of the 2013 Kill-A-Watt Challenge is:  HILL HALL!

Hill was engaged and it seems like their efforts really paid off.  A combination of a whopping 53% energy savings, in-house RA events, and folks coming to a movie night, Hill racked up their points.  So now, Hill residents, it is up to you to plan how you want to spend your $500 winnings!

Three cheers to our top energy savers*:

  • Cushing Hall (54%)
  • Hill Hall (53%)
  • Main Street Suites (23%)

*figures were based comparing KwH usage per day, per person between February 2013 and February 2012.

Three cheers to our top participation point earners:

  • Hill Hall (82)
  • Lakeview (26)
  • 396 Main Street (24)

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NOFA Summer Internship Possibilities

2013 Summer Intern Positions: NOFA Vermont seeks 5 bright, energetic, fun and ambitious individuals to fill the following  positions for 20-40 hours per week between May and August 2013. Internships are unpaid but credit may be available through your educational institution, and mileage will be reimbursed for work-related travel. Please download the following descriptions for […]

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Bread and Butter Farm Bakery Assistant, Starting early April

Background:  Bread and Butter Farm’s Bakery produces traditional German breads, mostly 100% whole-grain from rye, wheat, and spelt.  Our unique line of breads is sold at local natural foods stores including City Market and Healthy Living.  We bake 600 loaves each Friday in our wood-fired masonry oven, built in 2010.  Adam, the head baker trained in […]

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Champlain College Event Center: Summer Waste Reduction Coordinator–Deadline April 26th

Seeking student for part-time summer position with the Champlain College Event Center: Summer Waste Reduction Coordinator Job description: To reduce waste at Champlain College through education, outreach, and infrastructural means. The Coordinator will achieve this goal by working in conjunction with the Sustainability Director and Event Center staff. Primary Duties:  Maintain and improve current recycling and […]

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Paper Usage Survey!

Champlain is interested in gathering information related to programming and paper used for marketing programs on campus. Please take this quick survey. Thanks! https://obsurvey.com/S2.aspx?id=1A076674-1509-4B02-81B3-F28383ABF790

Summer Irene Recovery Internships, Deadline April 15th

Vermont Campus Compact is excited to announce that they plan to once again run the Irene Recovery Summer Internship Program.  This program will place 10-15 student interns in summer internships focused on disaster recovery, mitigation, and preparation.  The program offers community organizations additional resources to continue ongoing recovery and planning, while offering leadership and civic […]

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Environmental Career Panel, April 12th

Friday, April 12th, 12-2pm, Morgan Room in Aiken Hall Come listen to various members of the Vermont community as they discuss their careers in the environmental field. There will be a free lunch provided and a panel for open discussion with students. Panelists are involved in non-profits, agriculture, government/policy and more. Come with any questions […]

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