Showing posts with label Announcements. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Announcements. Show all posts
Friday, March 1, 2013
SGA Elections after Spring Break!
The SGA will be holding elections after Spring Break! For more information on positions go the SGA website.
Employee Eco-Reps Series "Energy", Find and share ideas!
The next topic in the Employee Eco-Reps series is Energy, available on Clearspace: Employee Eco-Reps. We’ve done a lot of great work in this area over the years, but there is a lot of potential for people to get involved – namely, flipping the switch! What great practices do you have in place and can share with others?
What is the Employees Eco-Rep Project? An opportunity for faculty and staff to be a part of the greater Sustain Champlain effort. Find and share ideas on how to make your work life a bit greener.
Monday, February 25, 2013
CATMA 2012 Employee Transportation Survey Drawing Winners!
As you may recall, the Fall 2012 CATMA Employee Transportation Survey included a drawing as an incentive for participation. The survey closed at the end of November and we have just drawn the names of the winners.
We invite you to go to our website or click here to see which Champlain College employees won!
As always, we appreciate the time your employees took to complete the survey and value their input as we strive to improve and provide alternative commuting services, incentives and programs. We want your employees to travel to work in a cost-effective, safe and stress-free style while reducing traffic and parking congestion as well as carbon emissions!
VT Health Officials Advise Caution on Bottled Water
Health Officials Advise Caution on Bottled Water
If you smell gas or chemicals, do not drink or use.
If you smell gas or chemicals, do not drink or use.
BURLINGTON – Vermont health officials are advising anyone who has purchased either 3-gallon or 5-gallon drinking water bottles since November 1, 2012 to open and check for gasoline odor before using the water.
Clean water is odorless. If you smell gasoline or chemical fumes, do not drink or use the water.
This precaution is being urged following reports from Massachusetts that plastic water bottles of these sizes may have become contaminated by being used to store fuel and then recycled back to drinking water bottlers.
Only 3-gallon or 5-gallon size bottled water containers are affected.
If you find a water bottle with an odor, notify the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation at 802-585-4912, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.
According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, after Super Storm Sandy struck the eastern seaboard in October, some gasoline shortages were reported in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, and some residents used empty containers such as large water bottles to transport gasoline. Laboratory tests conducted by Massachusetts state officials on a sample taken from a 5-gallon container of Poland Springs bottled drinking water showed the presence of small amounts of chemicals including benzene. This indicates gasoline contamination.
Other bottled water suppliers who use refillable plastic bottles could also be affected by this event.
In the past three months, bottled water companies have had an increased number of returned water bottles found to contain gasoline residue or fumes. Despite disinfection and sanitation efforts, a small number of contaminated bottles are believed to have recycled back to consumers, based on a number of consumer complaints.
Neither the Vermont Department of Health nor the Department of Environmental Conservation, which regulates public drinking water supplies in the state, have received reports of contaminated bottled water.
The possible health effects of consuming water contaminated with these chemicals will depend on the amount of exposure. If you can smell chemicals, you can assume contamination. If you have health concerns, contact your health care provider.
If you use refillable bottled water containers for anything other than drinking water, for the protection of everyone, do not recycle back to the water supplier.
MEDIA CONTACT:Vermont Department of Health
802-863-7280
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
802-802-585-4912
802-863-7280
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
802-802-585-4912
Side-by-Side Router Compares Driving, Walking, Biking, and Transit
Here's a great resource for route planning not only for driving but compares walking, biking and transit. Once you pick two end-points, the four modes' routes are drawn with different colors. Click here to read more at Mobility Lab. Try the Side-by-Side Router.
Join and Support the Ideas for Policy Organization!
Ideas for Policy is an initiative focused on involving citizens in the democratic process to support climate action. Ideas for Policy serves as an umbrella organization, strengthening the grassroots network of engaged individuals who express desire for more proactive climate policies to the Vermont legislature.Legislation this session
This legislative session there are several important initiatives that will reduce Vermont’s greenhouse gas emissions. Ideas for Policy will provide guidance to support legislation that improves thermal efficiency and promotes climate friendly transportation.
How can I get involved?
There are many ways that you can get involved. Some require a large time commitment and others can be as simple as a phone call.
Climate Lobby Days
Ideas for Policy will be organizing several climate lobby days. The goal of this action is to bring Vermonters to the state capital and meet with legislators, showing support for climate legislation. These lobby days will allow everyday citizens to meet with their representatives and have a voice in the future of our state.
Legislator Contact Campaigns
Five minutes of your time can change the future of this state. Legislative districts in Vermont are small compared to other states. When you call or email your Representative or Senator they listen. Ideas for Policyorganizes calling and emailing campaigns to inform elected representatives that Vermonters support strong action on climate change. These contact campaigns will focus on specific pieces of legislation at critical points in the Legislative process.
Other Ideas?
If you would like to help organize, comment on specific legislation, or start a chapter in your community or University, please reach out to us!
Contact Information
Interested in any of the actions mentioned above? If so, please send an email to ideasforpolicy@gmail.com with your name, town, and what legislation and action you are interested in. Like us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/IdeasForPolicy
Monday, February 11, 2013
Intervale Food Hub Spring Subsriptions now available!
Intervale Food Hub's new website is now live, check it out, shop the spring market and let them know what you think!
Select from over 15 subscriptions including vegetable, eggs, bread, cheese, yogurt, wild Alaskan salmon, a variety of meats, coffee, teas and more!
All orders must be placed by Friday, February 15th.
All orders must be placed by Friday, February 15th.
Spring deliveries start the week of February 25th and run through the week of May 20th, a 13 week season.
Don't miss out on the amazing local food our farmers have to offer...you simply won't be able to get the fresh, spring greens anywhere else!For more information go to: http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=cic4vedab&v=001FbEh9Xz0N4ItTBADj94tTrCFH-g-p_j2DxgnGFu94Z4iOD97FDgp1ykZBrFovMNNd9i7JKbHIFkI8EcUZ5TNIKNkjMzxDfDJ5WRCx5gjNE8TBFGjV2IngU_Wr4t2lmDnF1yIPGMbhFboRuOLq5gz_Jh32V1JHO40rx8sv37OVJYh3The2JUhXVuvbqMivONRev_g42a7FpheDf8teBIWIRsNjmyyAyi6Et1UzTy_HKQ%3D
CarShare Vermont lets you Share with Friends – Refer a friend for a chance to win an Burton Snowboard
Already a CarShare Vermont member? If you refer a campus friend (a UVM or Champlain College student, faculty, or staff) to CarShare Vermont between now and February 28th and they join CarShare Vermont, you both will be entered into a drawing to win a brand new Verdict 155 Burton Snowboard – perfect for carving the slopes in style this winter! Just make sure to tell all of your friends to include your name on their CarShare Vermont Campus Application in the appropriate referral field, and we’ll take care of the rest! See the full Share with Friends promotion details below.
· All campus friends you refer must become active CarShare Vermont members on the Share-a-Lot University Plan for you to be eligible for the promotion.
· Each person you refer needs to include your full name on their Campus Application.
· All entries must be received by Thursday, February 28th, 2013 at 5pm.
· This promotion is not valid for past referrals or applications joining existing accounts.
UVM and CATMA continue to support this generous promotion for all full-time faculty and staff to encourage you to take advantage of this great transportation service, whether at work or home, and rely less on your personal vehicle. Why? Because car-sharing is good for the environment, our community, and your wallet!
To learn more or take advantage of this benefit, visit www.carsharevt.org/campus-rates/ or call CarShare Vermont at 802-861-2340.
For information on additional transportation resources and benefits available for faculty and staff, contact CATMA at 802-656-RIDE (7433) or visit www.catmavt.org.
Free Transportation Benefit for Faculty & Staff!
As a member of CarShare Vermont, you will have access to our network of ten new and reliable vehicles (including a pick up truck) that you can use whenever you need to drive. Simply reserve the vehicle of your choice online or by phone, get in, and go.
Want to try commuting to campus by foot, bike or bus but occasionally need a car for mid-day errands or work trips? Not a problem, we have two cars right on campus you can use! Thinking about getting rid of a personal vehicle to save some money each month? CarShare Vermont can help make it possible!
To learn more or take advantage of this benefit, visit www.carsharevt.org/campus-rates/ or call CarShare Vermont at 802-861-2340.
Give back when you go on your International Spring Break Vacation with Pack for a Purpose
Pack for Purpose is a nonprofit organization that encourages those visiting places (Central America, Africa, Mexico, Carribean, etc.) to reserve 5lbs. worth of space in their luggage - enough room for a stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, deflated soccer balls, pencils/calculaters or other items needed in school and clinics near their destinations. A cool way to give a little something back while you're off on spring break having fun.
Click below for more information
Monday, February 4, 2013
Free Tickets to Gardner's Supply Seminar Series
Attention Gardeners! Gardener’s Supply sent us five tickets for their winter/spring Garden Seminar Series. They will be available on a first come, first serve basis (one per person). Let us know if you’d like one!
Friday, February 1, 2013
FREE SEEDS! From Friends of Burlington Gardens
Thanks to a generous donation, Friends of Burlington Gardens has thousands and thousands of seed packs to give out to Vermont community and school gardens. Email info@burlingtongardens.org with your name, garden name and location, and mailing address to get a full garden worth of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds.
2013 Vermont Home Energy Challenge – a statewide campaign organized by Efficiency Vermont and the Vermont Energy and Climate Action Network (VECAN)
Please join Administration and community leaders to discuss the 2013 Vermont Home Energy Challenge – a statewide campaign organized by Efficiency Vermont and the Vermont Energy and Climate Action Network (VECAN) – designed to encourage Vermont communities to weatherize 3% of homes in 2013. Burlington is now a part of the Vermont Home Energy Challenge, and our goal is to weatherize 3% of Burlington’s homes this year.
A small group of energy leaders met in early January to strategize on how to launch and implement the Challenge. A second meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 30, from 7:00-8:30pm at the Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC), located at 128 Lakeside Avenue, Suite 401 (the entrance is in the back of the building). Here we will finalize a Challenge strategy and action plan to launch and implement.
If you are a community leader, energy specialist, or interested volunteer, please attend and help Burlington meet its goal! RSVP at RSVP@burlingtonelectric.com.
MAGIC HAT MARDI GRAS PARADE VOLUNTEERS 2013: be part of the magic!, March 2nd
HOPE Works, formerly the Women’s Rape Crisis Center, would like you to be a part of the Mardi Gras Parade! There are new exciting volunteer aspects including Zone Patrol Teams can “Own a Zone”, FABULOUS prizes and giveaways, and the Volunteer FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE!
ALL Volunteers get a FREE commemorative Mardi Gras t-shirt, Lake Champlain Chocolates, Bueno-y-Sano coupon, an entry into the volunteer raffle, and more! PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED TO TEAMS AND INDIVIDUALS!
To find out more about “Own Your Zone” or Register for the Volunteer Fundraising Challenge at: http://www.firstgiving.com/21915/mardi-gras (or contact Jeanne at jeanne@hopeworksvt.org, or call 802-864-0555, ext. 25).
Join us on:
Date: Saturday, March 2nd, 2012
Time: 2pm
Location: downtown Burlington, VT
CarShare Vermont Share with Friends Program
Announcing an exciting new Share with Friends campus promotion that is available exclusively to UVM and Champlain College affiliates who are current campus members. If you refer a campus friend (a UVM or Champlain College student, faculty, or staff member) to CarShare Vermont between now and February 28th and they join CarShare Vermont, you both will be entered into a drawing to win a brand new Verdict 155 Burton Snowboard - perfect for carving the slopes in style this winter season!
Share with Friends Promotion Details:
- All campus friends you refer must become active CarShare Vermont members on the Share-a-Lot University Plan for you to be eligible for the promotion.
- Each person you refer needs to include your full name on their Campus Application.
- All entries must be received by Thursday, February 28th, 2013 at 5pm.
- This promotion is not valid for past referrals or applicants joining existing accounts.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Alicia Taylor at alicia@carsharevt.org or call (802) 861-2340.
The Employee Eco-Reps series: Office Kitchens & Shared Spaces
The next topic in the Employee Eco-Reps series is Office Kitchens & Shared spaces, available on Clearspace: Employee Eco-Reps. A short, but sweet one. What great practices do you have in place and can share with others?
What is the Employees Eco-Rep Project? An opportunity for faculty and staff to be a part of the greater Sustain Champlain effort. Find and share ideas on how to make your work life a bit greener.
Burlington’s SeeClickFix-Reporting System
Notice a broken cross walk button? Illegally dumped trash? A sidewalk that needs repair? Report these issues and more that you notice around Burlington with See Click Fix. http://seeclickfix.com/burlington_2
Introducing the Swap Shelf!
Do you have an endless supply of paperclips that you don’t need? Looking for a 3-ring binder for one of your classes? Before you shop, SWAP! Check out the new Swap Shelf for office and school supplies, located in the lower entry way of Cushing Hall, just outside of the Mailroom. Feel free to drop items off or pick them up as available.
Brought to you by Sustain Champlain.
Questions? Send ‘em to cerickson@champlain.edu
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