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THIS WEEK IN SUSTAINABILITY: November 4th, 2024 - November 10th, 2024

Here's what's happening this week in Sustainability!

A reminder for EVERYONE to go out an Vote Tuesday, November 12th. Find out where you can vote here!

 

MONDAY, November 4th

POP UP BIKE SHOP
2:30PM - 4:30PM | Patio in front of Fahey-McLane!
  • This event is for QUICK FIXES ONLY. To schedule an appointment for any fix longer than 15 minutes, please visit our website.

  • You can fill your tires and lube your chain for free, and small fixes are just $10 for 15 minutes of labor (plus the cost of any parts). We only accept DASH Discretionary via the GET Mobile app, so please bring your phone, ID Card, and have your DASH preloaded with some money. We can also help you register your bike for free!

  • See you soon!


FOSSIL FREE FILM NIGHT
7PM | Steele 006
  • The film is an adaptation of Naomi Klein’s book and portrays seven powerful portraits of communities on the front lines tackling climate change and the economic system currently underpinning it. 

  • There will be a pizza dinner!


 

TUESDAY, November 5th

FREE MARKET THRIFT STORE OPEN HOURS
6PM - 8PM | 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.

 

WEDNESDAY, November 6th

SUSTAINABILITY OFFICE HOURS
12 - 1PM | Robinson (Robo) 106
  • Join Sustainability Staff for office hours! Whether you’ve got a question about sustainability at Dartmouth or want to learn more, or just want to spend time with others and eat some delicious homemade baked goods, all are welcome.

  • If you’re a newcomer, attending office hours is a great way to hear about what we’re up to and how to get involved!


FREE MARKET THRIFT STORE OPEN HOURS
5PM - 7PM | 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.


MITIGATING FOSSIL FUEL INFLUENCE IN ACADEMIA
5:30PM  | Rocky 1930s Room
  • What does fossil free research mean and how can one practice it? We will break it down along with methods of fossil fuel disassociation and recent news of successful disassociation.

  •  Dinner will be served! 

 

THURSDAY, November 7th

ARCTIC INNOVATION SCHOLARS TALK: MICHAELA STITH TALK
12:15PM to 1:30PM | HALDEMAN 125
  • Michaela Stith is the author of Welp: Climate Change & Arctic Identities, and is currently the Youth Education Lead for Native Movement in Alaska. Passionate about the Arctic and environmental justice, she has also worked with the Wilson Center's Polar Institute and for the Arctic Council's Indigenous Peoples' Secretariat. Her academic background is in Environmental Science & Policy from Duke University.

  • Lunch will be provided! We look forward to seeing you then. Please RSVP to this form . Please keep in mind that food will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis.

 

FRIDAY, November 8th

FREE MARKET THRIFT STORE OPEN HOURS
11:30AM -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, November 9th

HARFEST
1PM - 4PM | Dartmouth Organic Farm
  • We’re celebrating Food Day this fall. This is a call to action to ensure that every person has access to healthy, nutritious, and affordable food that is produced with care for the environment along with creating better working conditions for food and farm workers. Join us at the O-Farm for delicious cider, donuts, and pizza!


FREE MARKET THRIFT STORE OPEN HOURS
4PM - 7PM | 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, November 10th

FREE MARKET THRIFT STORE OPEN HOURS
12PM - 3PM | North Massachusetts Basement
  • We're refreshing our shelves constantly–swing by for new finds!

 

OTHER EVENTS

Visualizing Multispecies Resistance: Pan-Amazonian Indigenous Perspectives
Monday November 4th|4PM - 5:30PM|Leslie Center for the Humanities
  • Prof. Jamille Pinheiro Dias' comparative analysis of two short films concerning monoculture crops and Indigenous responses to Anthropocene Violence through Multi-Species Resistance


Breaking the Mold: A Conference on Careers for the Common Good
Thursday and Friday November 7th and 8th|6PM - 8:30PM (Thurs) and 9:30AM - 2PM (Fri)|Leslie Center for the Humanities
  • Breaking the Mold is a 2-day conference in the fall term for students interested in exploring careers in the social impact space.

    The conference is an opportunity for students to hear distinguished alumni speak on their careers in social impact and network with peers. The event includes panels, and shared meals and discussions with alumni around specific social impact themes.

  • Link to RSVP here!


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