THIS WEEK IN SUSTAINABILITY: January 12th - January 18th, 2026
- Admin
- Jan 12
- 4 min read
Here's what's happening this week in Sustainability!
Come find warm wear at the free market!
ALL WEEK
COME TO NOFA-VT
February 14th
Please fill out this form if you are interested in attending the NOFA-VT (Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont) Winter Conference on February 14th at St. Michaels College in Colchester, Vermont!
The conference is an awesome opportunity to engage with farmers in the North East region, learn about farming, and come together in community.
There will be a keynote speaker, plenty of fun workshops, activities, and lots of opportunities to meet super interesting people. This will be an all-day event, so only sign up if you are available for the entire day. We need a firm commitment from people who would like to go so we can pay and plan!
REGISTRATION FOR ENERGY VENTURES
Begins January 13th
Make sure to stay on the lookout and up to date for this exciting opportunity! Energy Ventures covers the entire venture creation process—from generating ideas to building products, services, and scalable business ventures. Open to undergraduate & graduate students, researchers, postdocs, & faculty.
Kicks off January13, Register
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13th
FREE MARKET THRIFT STORE OPEN HOURS
3PM - 5PM | North Mass Basement
Did you know, Dartmouth produced over seventeen THOUSAND pounds of potential textile waste this spring alone? Luckily, thanks to our amazing partners at Apparel Impact, that clothing can either be recycled or upcycled. And, much of it finds its way to our Free Market Thrift Store—so swing on by this week to see what you'll find!
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14th
SUSTAINABILITY OFFICE HOURS
12:00PM - 1:30PM | Robison 106
Join Sustainability Staff for office hours! Whether you’ve got a question about sustainability at Dartmouth, or just want to spend time with others and eat some delicious homemade baked goods, all are welcome!
FREE MARKET THRIFT STORE OPEN HOURS
7PM - 9PM | North Mass Basement
Excited by our thrift store and want to help sustain our efforts? Shocked by the amount of waste on campus and want a tangible way to curb it? Come to the Free Market!
NEXT WEEK
Martin Luther King, Jr. Event
January 19th, 2026
8:30am -10:00am | '53 Commons Dining Hall
This event will feature a panel of local businesses to discuss this year's theme of 'The Urgency of Now- A Time for Truth and Action'.
First we have Willing Hands Board of Directors President, Stacey Chiocchio. Stacey is the Community Citizenship Manager for Hypertherm Associates, where she supports their robust, worldwide Community Service Time program and 501c3 Hypertherm HOPE Foundation. Stacey manages their student STEM program, supports their Recovery Friendly Workplaces, and engages with other businesses on shared community challenges. She is an active volunteer with Willing Hands, Vital Communities, David's House, and the home-delivered meals program with the Upper Valley Senior Center. She lives in Grantham with her husband, Nick, and black Labrador, Elwood. During her free time, Stacey can be found outside road cycling, hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, or inside quilting.
Next, we have the Program Coordinator from Hartford Community Restorative Justice Center, Julia Blike. Julia grew up in the Upper Valley and has recently returned to the area after graduating from the University of Michigan with a Masters of Public Health and Social Work. Julia works at the Hartford Community Restorative Justice Center (HCRJC), which advances community-led solutions to harm through restorative justice programs, reentry support, and transitional housing. As an organization, HCRJC creates real alternatives to the traditional justice system by centering accountability, healing, and public safety, helping people repair harm, rebuild trust, and reenter their communities with dignity and support. Julia has experience in Disability Justice, Reproductive Justice, addressing gender-based violence, and intersectional feminist praxis. She dreams of a world in which everyone is free and no one is left behind.
Finally, Alice R. Ely, MPH, is Executive Director of the Public Health Council of the Upper Valley, which serves as the Advisory Council for one of the State of New Hampshire’s 13 regional health networks. PHC is a broad coalition of advocates on public and population health issues in the greater Upper Valley region. Ms. Ely has been a leader in the effort to build community-driven leadership for public health improvement in the Upper Valley of New Hampshire and Vermont since 2010. She has a strong reputation for working effectively with groups representing different interests, adapting to an ever-changing economic and political landscape, and maximizing scarce resources.
Space is limited. Reservations are required by Friday, January 16, 2026 at 12:00pm.
OTHER EVENTS
MASTER OF ENERGY TRANSITION (MET) ONLINE INFO SESSION
Tuesday, January 13
1 – 2 pm | Online via Zoom
Hear from the Irving Institute’s MET team about Dartmouth's nine-monthMaster of Energy Transition (MET) degree program. They’ll cover key details of the interdisciplinary curriculum, expert faculty, one-on-one mentorship, and career treks — plus an overview of the application process, tuition, and financial aid options.
After attending, your application fee for the Fall 2026 MET program will be waived!
GRANTS/FELLOWSHIPS/AWARDS TO APPLY TO!
DARMTOUTH'S 2ND ANNUAL OSCARR'S 2026 AWARD
DUE DATE: FEBRUARY 13TH
Hosted by Reproducible Research @ Dartmouth, the second Dartmouth OSCARRs will spotlight Dartmouth research projects that exemplify reproducibility and open scholarship. Applications due Feb. 13th; three $1,000 awards will be given on March 5th.
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