Here's what's happening this week in Sustainability!
Students discuss mainstreaming climate and sustainability in Dartmouth's curriculum at our Climate Futures Initiative Student Workshop.
TUESDAY, October 8th
FARM CLUB
8AM - 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
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, October 9th
SUSTAINABILITY OFFICE HOURS
12 - 12:45PM | 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.
ALI ZAIDI, WHITE HOUSE NATIONAL CLIMATE ADVISOR
6:30PM - 7:30PM | Haldeman 041
Come listen to Ali Zaidi, the White House White House National National Climate Advisor, speak on Rebuilding American Manufacturing
THURSDAY, October 10th
FARM CLUB WORK DAY
8AM - 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.
CLASS OF 1972 SERIES: THE FUTURE OF GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
4:30 - 5:30PM | Irving Atrium
Dive into the cutting-edge of geothermal energy technology and policy with our panel of distinguished experts: California Energy Commission Commissioner Andrew McAllister '87, Sarah Jewett '12, TH'13, from Fervo Energy, and Dartmouth Sustainability Director Rosi Kerr ’97. The panel will be moderated by Roger Wakeman, Dartmouth’s Vice President for Facilities and Energy.
Learn more here.
HONEY HARVEST
4:30pm - 6:30PM | Dartmouth Organic Farm
No experience required-- we will teach you how we harvest honey and what the bees have been up to for the past couple of months.
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FRIDAY, October 11th
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!
FRIDAY O-FARM PIZZA DINNER
5:30pm - 8:30PM | Dartmouth Organic Farm
No experience required -- we'll teach you how to make the pizza of your dreams!
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SATURDAY, October 12th
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, October 13th
FREE MARKET THRIFT STORE OPEN HOURS
12PM - 3PM | North Massachusetts Basement
We're refreshing our shelves constantly–swing by for new finds!
HOP FILM SCREENING: JUST GETTING BY
7PM - 8:30PM | October 13th | Loew Auditorium, Black Family Visual Arts Center
Filmmaker Bess O'Brien explores the incredible resiliency of Vermonters struggling with food and housing insecurity. Director Bess O'Brien will be in person.
OTHER EVENTS
Below, find events from other campus and local organizations related to sustainability, climate, and social justice!
2024 VIRTUAL FORUM ON BI-PARTISAN ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
Thursday | 1 - 2:30PM | Zoom
The Hubbard Brook Research Foundation, the League of Conservation Voters, the Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society at Dartmouth College, and Sustainable Futures Consulting will host an online three-part public panel discussion featuring bi-partisan environmental decision-makers of the past, present, and future.
Learn more and register here.
NEXT WEEK
NEW ENGLAND HARVEST DINNER
Monday, October 14th | 4PM - 8:30PM | 1953 Commons
Mingle with local food vendors and try some amazing autumnal dishes!
Goldwater and Truman Scholarships Information Session
Tuesday, October 15 | 5:15 – 6:45 pm
Learn about the Goldwater and Truman Scholarships we will go over the Goldwater Scholarship, which awards undergraduate funding to sophomores and juniors who plan to pursue a Ph.D. in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering. From 6:00-6:45 pm, we will talk about the Truman Scholarship, which awards funding for graduate or professional school to juniors planning careers in public service (government, education, not-for-profit sectors). Please register for the information session here. Food will be provided. Questions? Email fellowship.advising@dartmouth.edu.
Research Journeys Panel: Alumni Share Their Paths from Undergraduate Research to PhD Programs, Prestigious Fellowships, and Thriving Careers
Friday, October 18 | 5:30 pm
The Office of Fellowships and Scholar Programs will host a panel to highlight the paths of four alumni who were involved in undergraduate research at Dartmouth. Amanda Calhoun ’23, Rachel Kent ’21, Dominique Mobley ’22, and Ian Stiehl ’22 will talk about their research and how it informed their paths as they pursued national fellowships, graduate school, and more. Find more information, including alumni bios, and register here. Questions? Email scholars.programs@dartmouth.edu.
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