Vermont Campus Sustainability Network

VCSN is a campus resource promoting energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability at Vermont institutions of higher education. The Bulletin is a platform for stimulating an inclusive dialogue on sustainability efforts within the state. VCSN is hosted by the UVM Office of Sustainability, with support from Efficiency Vermont.

Interested in submitting an article highlighting the work being done on your campus?  Please send it to Tatiana.Abatemarco@uvm.edu.

Vermont Technical College hiring director for Center for Sustainable Practices

Vermont Technical College is looking to hire a full-time director for the Center of Sustainable Practices starting Dec 1^st. This position will require management of the activities of the statewide Center for Sustainable Practices (CSP) at Vermont Technical College as well as coordinate the program activities with other agencies and organizations in Vermont. Responsibilities of the director will include working to develop a new program and curriculum in the area of sustainability, oversee the preparation of RFPs, project contracts and memorandums of understanding with clients and service providers, as well as serve on a variety of committees and workgroups to interact and communicate for the benefit of the environmental and sustainability community.

For more information about the job responsibilities and requirements go to http://www.vtc.edu/Downloads/position-director-csp.pdf. If interested in this position, submit a Vermont Tech employment application, with resume and cover letter to: Office of Human Resources, Vermont Technical College, PO Box 500, Randolph Center, VT. (Employment application is available on the VTC website: www.vtc.edu )

Champlain College Receives LEED Gold Certification For Building Renovation

Champlain College's Aiken Hall has received LEED Gold certification. Features that contributed to the award include energy efficient lighting, heating, and elevator installation; improved building envelope through insulation upgrades; salvaged hard-wood floors and re-use of many original building materials; and slat roof shingles and the selection of other regional building materials. Aiken was built in 1885 and renovated in 2008. The structure contains faculty offices, meeting rooms, and special event facilities.  This is Champlain College's first LEED certification.

Green Mountain College featured in Sustainability: The Journal of Record

Green Mountain College was recently profied in Sustainability: The Journal of Record.

The article, "Green Mountain College Puts Liberal Arts Focus on the Environment and Sustainability" by Keven D. Blanchet can be viewed here

Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle Regional Food Summit

Wednesday November 18th 11:30-4:00 Milton Grange

The Farm to Plate (F2P) Initiative directs the Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund to develop a 10-year strategic plan to strengthen Vermont’s farm and food sector. Learn more about regional efforts related to farms, food production, and food security. Participants will reflect upon their region’s strengths and weaknesses and have focused small group conversations about how to build a more robust local food system by 2020. Lunch will be served and meeting starts at 12.

Event organized by UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture, UVM Extension, The Intervale Center, Shelburne Farms, NOFA Farm to Community, South Hero Land Trust, Vermont Sustainable Ag Council & Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund.

If interested in attending visit www.vsjf.org or call at 802-828-1260 no later than Nov 15th. If you require accommodations to participate in this program, please let us know at 802-656-5459 by November 11th so we may assist you.

Café Scientifique – Come mingle and expand your mind.

Thursday, November 19, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

It’s a place where science and culture intersect. Based on the popular European salon concept, ECHO’s Café Scientifique provides a unique, relaxing setting to engage in thoughtful conversations about hot button science topics, with the participation of an acknowledged expert in each field.

Topic 10: Food Pathogens: Is there an app for that?

Using infrared light, customers will soon be able to detect bad chemical agents, toxins, pathogenic organisms, and explosives in our everyday life. What does this mean for our future? Are hospitals a safe haven for individuals? Why isn’t the government funding improvements in detecting pathogens?  Join Ken Puzey, Owner, QuantaSpec Inc., for a fascinating conversation in ECHO’s salon. FREE Event.

· FREE salon event for 21+

· Cash Bar with themed drinks opens 6:30 p.m.

· Discussion begins at 7:00 p.m.

· FREE hors d’oeuvres; sponsored by Sigma Xi

Any questions? Contact Linda Bowden: lbowden@echovermont.org

ECHO, Lake Aquarium & Science Center

One College Street
Burlington Waterfront

Garbage is Coming to Burlington

Garbage is coming to Burlington . . . the movie, that is…on Tuesday, November 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Miller Community and Recreation Center , 130 Gosse Court , Burlington .

In “Garbage! The Revolution Starts at Home,” filmmaker Andrew Nisker takes you on what he calls a “trash odyssey.” He asked an average North American family – the McDonalds – to keep their garbage for three months. Dry, wet, organic, inorganic, everything was kept in their garage. Predictably, the experiment ends up smelly, sometimes difficult and sometimes humorous, for the McDonald family. Unpredictably, you begin to understand the impact of waste. The film investigates where it goes, from sewage systems to landfills, and how it gets there. The film is rated “G” for general audiences (best for age 12 through adult).

Join your neighbors for this FREE family-friendly, trash-free evening with a movie, popcorn, cider. Remember to bring your own reusable cup and bowl for free local popcorn and cider, so you can be eligible for a chance to win raffle prizes, including a Soilsaver backyard compost bin (retail value of the Soilsaver is about $100!). This FREE event is sponsored by Burlington Parks and Recreation, Chittenden Solid Waste District (CSWD), and Vermont Earth Institute (VEI).

For more info: contact Burlington Parks and Recreation at 863-0420, or CSWD at 872-8111.

UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture is hiring “GAP Outreach Coordinator”

Provide leadership for development, coordination, implementation and
evaluation of comprehensive educational program related to food safety
on the farm for the purpose of enabling farmers to successfully meet new and emerging requirements and regulations for production of safe food. Develop educational materials and accomplish outreach through individual and group meetings throughout the state. Masters degree in an agricultural science or nutrition and food sciences with minimum of three years experience required. Experience in outreach and instruction, with strong interpersonal and communication skills required. Must have effective written skills and computer proficiency. Demonstrated commitment to diversity. Position is based out of UVM’s Center for Sustainable Agriculture in Colchester, VT.
To apply, please go to the UVM jobs website. www.uvmjobs.com