Here's what's happening this week in Sustainability!
Our energy transition (getting Dartmouth to 100% decarbonization by 2050!) will entail significant construction over the next several years. Last week, we met with Hanover residents to discuss the project and seek community feedback. Read more here.
APPLY FOR FALL INTERNSHIPS
FARM INTERNSHIP
Apply by Sept. 13 | JobX
Spend your fall at the O-Farm!
Farm interns help to keep things running at our Organic Farm, from day-to-day operations to programming for student engagement. Find the full job description here.
WASTE DIVERSION INTERNSHIP
Apply by Sept. 13 | Application coming soon
Help divert campus waste from the landfill into our redistribution streams including the Free Market Thrift Store and the Sustainable Moving Sale! Applications will go live on JobX this week.
TUESDAY, August 20th
FARM WORK DAY
8 - 10AM | Rides from behind Robo
Come out to the O-Farm Tuesday morning for a workday where we'll be harvesting down in the fields!! We will be leaving from behind Robo at 8am, and we'll be back by 10am. No experience required, just bring a water bottle and dress for the weather!
Sign up on Trailhead.
FREE MARKET THRIFT STORE OPEN HOURS
7 - 9PM | North Massachusetts Basement
Instead of buying new, get your fresh fit at the Free Market!
You can also drop off donations during our open hours.
THURSDAY, August 22nd
SUSTAINABILITY COMMUNITY LUNCH
12:30 - 1:30PM | Irving Patio (or IR 275 if the weather's bad!)
Join us to celebrate a summer term filled with all things farmy, free (market), friendly, (bike) frame-fixing, flower-powered, and more.
All are welcome to join us, and we'll have gluten free and vegan options. Bring your friends, too!
FRIDAY, August 23rd
FREE MARKET THRIFT STORE OPEN HOURS
11:30 - 1:30PM | North Massachusetts Basement
Want to reduce your environmental impact? Tired of buying directly from fast fashion companies with poor labor treatment? Want to save some money? Come to the Free Market and get new clothing for free!
SATURDAY, August 24th
FREE MARKET THRIFT STORE OPEN HOURS
12 - 3PM | North Massachusetts Basement
Come swing by our on-campus thrift store, the Free Market, this weekend! All clothing is reclaimed from Dartmouth's waste streams. Instead of buying new clothing, get second-hand for free!
SUNDAY, August 25th
FREE MARKET THRIFT STORE OPEN HOURS
12 - 3PM | North Massachusetts Basement
We're refreshing our shelves constantly–swing by for new finds!
OTHER EVENTS
Below, find events from other campus and local organizations related to sustainability, climate, and social justice!
IRVING INSTITUTE STUDENT GRANT PRIORITY APPLICATIONS DUE
Wednesday, Aug. 21 | 5PM | Online
Looking for funding to help with energy- or climate-related research or a project? Want to attend an energy-related conference or participate in an unpaid internship, but need some financial support?
The Irving Institute offers grants up to $5,000 for enrolled undergraduate and graduate students who are advancing the Institute's mission of transforming humankind’s understanding of energy and society issues, and driving the creation of ideas, technologies, and policies that improve the availability and efficient use of energy for all people.
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