Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2020 Student Eco-Reps. The Champlain College Eco-Reps Program trains student leaders who model and promote environmentally responsible and socially-just behaviors in the residence halls by educating their peers. This is a paid position (you do not have to be work study eligible). While this position is traditionally for students living in […]
Continue readingshare | tweet | forward Line dancing between Vermont and QuebecFor the communities of Stanstead, Quebec and Derby Line on the Canada-US border, the presence of US Border Control is present in all aspects of life. A recent article examining the effects of increased security in the region following the attacks of 9/11 explains the current dynamic through […]
Continue readingThe September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance is less than a couple weeks away. How we honor this day looks a lot differently this year, but in many ways, it will perfectly match the heroic spirit of all those who responded and helped others in the aftermath of the tragedy 19 years ago. Volunteering fulfills not only a community need, but a need of our […]
Continue readingSeptember 1, 2020 News | Opportunities | Resources | Events | Jobs | Submit| Advertise News of the Week Environment America Releases Renewable Energy Report Environment America’s newly released report, “America’s Top Colleges for Renewable Energy 2020: Who Is Leading the Transition to 100% Renewable Energy on Campus?”, catalogs the efforts of 127 colleges and universities that reported […]
Continue readingApproaching Fall Together As we reimagine our classrooms for the fall, “back to school” has a different feel this year. While many things are still unknown – one this is certain, we are here for you! We have spent the summer gathering feedback and re-designing our programs to meet the needs of you and your students […]
Continue readingAbout the Conference | Sponsor | Become a Host Institution | Register Now Our August Racial Equity, Social Justice and Sustainability Discussion Series may have concluded, but that doesn’t mean the conversation ends there! Discover one of the eight newly introduced tracks as part of the Global Conference on Sustainability in Higher Education (GCSHE). The Racial Equity & Social Justice […]
Continue readingNews | Opportunities | Resources | Events | Jobs | Submit| Advertise News of the Week Portland State U Police Discontinue Carrying Firearms In an effort to reimagine how best to address the continuum of safety on its campus, the university’s Campus Public Safety Office recently decided to patrol campus without carrying firearms beginning this fall. Additionally, the […]
Continue readingYou’re invited! Vermont’s Greenest Building Awards and Regenerative Design Please join us for this special webinar event on Wednesday, September 16th, from 12:00-1:30pm. Click here to register! Please join the Vermont Green Building Network (VGBN) for a lunch-time webinar event on Wednesday, September 16 from 12:00 to 1:30pm. The 2019 winners of the Vermont’s Greenest Building […]
Continue readingJoin us next week for a free webcast: EPA’s 9th Annual Campus RainWorks Challenge Thursday, September 3, 2020 1:00 – 2:30 PM, EDT Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2318342666336601359 EPA is pleased to launch its 9th annual Campus RainWorks Challenge, a green infrastructure design competition for American colleges and universities that seeks to engage with the next generation of environmental professionals, […]
Continue readingAs members of the Burlington 2030 District, we have the benefit of receiving a Property Energy Plan for one of our buildings. In June 2020, we received a PEP updatefor Champlain College’s CCM building. This report shows how the building’s energy use has changed since the original 2017 PEP, highlights strengths of the building, and provides […]
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