tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60316264105539756292024-03-13T06:19:01.543-04:00UNC Sustainability News and UpdatesUNC Sustainability Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05783608814921126639noreply@blogger.comBlogger2081125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031626410553975629.post-30877223587038666522016-03-11T09:55:00.001-05:002016-03-11T09:55:13.217-05:00Go Green over Spring Break<div style="text-align: left;">
Consider these green tips before jetting off for spring break. Unplug all appliances and power strips before you go to avoid phantom electricity usage. If you’re traveling by air, consider purchasing carbon credits to offset emissions. Enjoy a ‘staycation’ by visiting local parks such as Eno River State Park and Jordan Lake. <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/htgg/how-to-go-green-spring-break.html">Read more » </a></div>
UNC Sustainability Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05783608814921126639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031626410553975629.post-69845152485487412822016-03-11T09:54:00.003-05:002016-03-11T09:54:53.131-05:00Earth Day Festival Student Speaker Competition<div style="text-align: left;">
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The Environmental Affairs Committee of Student Government will hold auditions to select engaging and energetic student speakers for the annual Earth Day Festival. Students are invited to share stories, spoken word pieces, or monologues that express a personal tie to a current environmental issue. Content can range from climate change to environmental injustice and pieces should be limited to 10 minutes. <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mZfp8OHt-g1C3XFc6UT248z7STB4I0DTtyi3KDPWDCw/viewform">Apply</a> by midnight on March 24. Selected speakers will be featured at the annual Earth Day Fest, on April 22, 5-7pm, at the Bell Tower Amphitheater. Mark your calendar to join together and celebrate our dedication to environmental issues on campus.</div>
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UNC Sustainability Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05783608814921126639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031626410553975629.post-46940870474960732172016-03-11T09:53:00.004-05:002016-03-11T09:53:48.405-05:00Carolina Environmental Film Festival<div style="text-align: left;">
Students and filmmakers are encouraged to submit short documentaries on environmental issues and sustainability for the Carolina Environmental Film Festival. The festival, sponsored by the UNC Institute for the Environment and UNC Sustainability Office, will be held at the Varsity Theater from 7-9pm on April 22. Documentaries should be less than 10 minutes in length and recently produced. A panel of judges will award prizes to the top submissions. <a href="http://carolinaenvironmentalfilmfestival.web.unc.edu/submit-your-film/">Read more » </a></div>UNC Sustainability Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05783608814921126639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031626410553975629.post-20132356738199322472016-03-11T09:53:00.001-05:002016-03-11T10:00:35.863-05:00Join A Drink For Tomorrow's Leadership Team<div style="text-align: left;">
A Drink For Tomorrow (ADFT) encourages students who are interested in water issues, public health, social justice, advocacy, and international development to join their team. The student organization, dedicated to raising funds and awareness to combat the global water crisis, has open positions related to publicity, major events, finance, outreach, and more on their Executive Board. Apply by application and send your resume to <a href="mailto:adftunc@gmail.com">adftunc@gmail.com</a> by March 11 at 5PM. <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dsB99_wBwDTJ2qgTc3eUrX2q3fqJU8zwkRLpk2CdxoI/viewform">Apply here » </a></div>
UNC Sustainability Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05783608814921126639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031626410553975629.post-33715957374670540782016-03-11T09:52:00.001-05:002016-03-11T10:00:23.856-05:00Green Corps Internship Network<div style="text-align: left;">
Sign up to receive bi-weekly internship announcements from Green Corps and alumni representing over 350 groups, including Greenpeace, Food & Water Watch, the Sierra Club, National Wildlife Federation, and more. Email <a href="mailto:jruddy@greencorps.org">Jasmine Ruddy</a> with questions and subscribe to the listserv. <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1kYJwG8-IEOChFnA8KuDg3A_O2jLS1JFMpLBOU-DTYvw/viewform">Sign up here » </a></div>
UNC Sustainability Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05783608814921126639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031626410553975629.post-52482523729205702692016-03-11T09:52:00.000-05:002016-03-11T09:52:02.305-05:00Estes Drive Bike and Pedestrian Improvements <div style="text-align: left;">
The Town of Chapel Hill recently held an open house and information session to review three design options for improvements for bicyclists and pedestrians along Estes Drive. The project will consist of bike lanes and sidewalks on the north and south sides of Estes Drive from MLK to Caswell Road. The Town plans to choose a design and start construction by the end of summer. The Estes Drive Connectivity Project is part of the Chapel Hill Bike Plan. <a href="http://www.townofchapelhill.org/residents/transportation/estes-drive-sidepath-project">Read more » </a></div>UNC Sustainability Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05783608814921126639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031626410553975629.post-55365597617087238962016-03-11T09:51:00.002-05:002016-03-11T09:51:44.151-05:00Free Solar Assessment for Your Home<div style="text-align: left;">
Solarize the Triangle will provide free solar assessments for homes until April 30 to scope the viability of solar panels for your roof. Solarize aims to simplify the process and lower the price of installing solar photovoltaic systems and two information sessions will be held on March 20, in Raleigh, and April 14, in Chapel Hill. <a href="http://solarize-nc.org/">Read more » </a></div>
UNC Sustainability Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05783608814921126639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031626410553975629.post-32288383885760642912016-03-11T09:51:00.000-05:002016-03-11T09:51:10.301-05:00The US Food System Symposium<div style="text-align: left;">
Davidson College will host the US Food System Symposium over the weekend of April 9. The symposium will focus on four main themes: environmental sustainability, economic development, labor, politics and poverty, public health and nutrition, and science and technology. Students interested in food production and consumption issues are invited to submit an abstract to the Knowledge Fair. <a href="http://www.usfoodsymposium.com/register.html">Register here » </a></div>UNC Sustainability Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05783608814921126639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031626410553975629.post-39206816732885821472016-03-11T09:50:00.000-05:002016-03-11T09:50:38.998-05:00Carolinas Climate Resilience Conference<div style="text-align: left;">
Presentation and session ideas for the 2016 Carolinas Climate Resilience Conference will be accepted until April 8. The conference is scheduled from September 14-16 in Charlotte, NC, and will focus on climate science, planning for resilience, communications and outreach, among other topics. <a href="http://www.cisa.sc.edu/ccrc/submit.html">Read more » </a></div>UNC Sustainability Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05783608814921126639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031626410553975629.post-73772266471064473912016-03-11T09:49:00.004-05:002016-03-11T09:49:54.854-05:00From Inspiration to Impact Conference<div style="text-align: left;">
The North American Association for Environmental Education will host a conference on best practices October 19-22 in Madison, Wisconsin. The call for presentations is open until March 31.
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UNC Sustainability Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05783608814921126639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031626410553975629.post-51717140248321902962016-03-11T09:48:00.004-05:002016-03-11T09:48:58.855-05:00Clean Water and Sanitation Provision<div style="text-align: left;">
Gary White, UNC graduate and CEO and Co-founder of Water.org, leads efforts in developing drinking water and sanitation provision. The organization’s ‘Water Credit Initiative’ allows Water.org to take a market-based approach and fund microloans that allow beneficiaries to use money on improved water and sanitation quality and access. <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/devinthorpe/2016/01/06/watercredit-turns-worlds-poor-into-paying-customers/2/#49141aca4a0a">Read more » </a></div>
UNC Sustainability Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05783608814921126639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031626410553975629.post-75380283988787033112016-03-11T09:48:00.003-05:002016-03-11T09:48:36.917-05:00Institute for the Environment Receives Energy and Water Research Award<div style="text-align: left;">
The Duke Energy Foundation awarded UNC’s Institute for the Environment $100,000 to research water and energy use. The Institute is examining drought vulnerability, energy diversification, and alternative energy sources. This grant will fund faculty and student research as well as a speaker series and new environmental courses.
<a href="http://ie.unc.edu/2016/02/newscharacklis-duke/">Read more »</a></div>
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UNC Sustainability Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05783608814921126639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031626410553975629.post-6701162306391063622016-03-11T09:46:00.001-05:002016-03-11T09:46:31.229-05:00North Carolina State University – Waste Diversion Coordinator – NC<div style="text-align: left;">
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UNC Sustainability Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05783608814921126639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031626410553975629.post-11242228724583642142016-03-11T09:45:00.004-05:002016-03-11T09:47:15.703-05:00North Carolina State University – Waste Reduction & Recycling Program Assistant – NC <div style="text-align: left;">
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UNC Sustainability Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05783608814921126639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031626410553975629.post-79656788150007005702016-03-11T09:44:00.003-05:002016-03-11T09:44:38.028-05:00Duke University – Sustainability and Quality Control Manager – NC<div style="text-align: left;">
Requisition number 401070562<br />
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UNC Sustainability Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05783608814921126639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031626410553975629.post-59064371543160225842016-03-11T09:44:00.002-05:002016-03-11T09:44:22.650-05:00Appalachian State University – Assistant Professor, Sustainable Development – NC <div style="text-align: left;">
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UNC Sustainability Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05783608814921126639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031626410553975629.post-45395107338302476972016-03-11T09:44:00.001-05:002016-03-11T09:44:09.507-05:00Benevolence Farm – Executive Director – NC <div style="text-align: left;">
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UNC Sustainability Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05783608814921126639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031626410553975629.post-26465995423620832002016-03-11T09:44:00.000-05:002016-03-11T09:44:01.675-05:00North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services–Health Education Intern– NC<div style="text-align: left;">
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UNC Sustainability Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05783608814921126639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031626410553975629.post-7842632531350853962016-03-11T09:43:00.001-05:002016-03-11T09:43:54.674-05:00UNC Southeast Regional Climate Center– Heat Vulnerability Intern– NC<div style="text-align: left;">
<a href="https://sustainability.unc.edu/files/2016/02/Proposed-Climate-and-Health-Heat-Vulnerability-Work-for-Summer-2016.pdf">Read more » </a></div>
UNC Sustainability Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05783608814921126639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031626410553975629.post-75924542244220580782016-03-11T09:43:00.000-05:002016-03-11T09:43:35.502-05:00University of Virginia – Sustainability Analyst – VA <div style="text-align: left;">
Posting Number: 0618198<br />
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UNC Sustainability Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05783608814921126639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031626410553975629.post-85891376570214713052016-03-11T09:42:00.000-05:002016-03-11T09:42:24.151-05:00Goucher College – Sustainability Coordinator – MD <div style="text-align: left;">
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UNC Sustainability Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05783608814921126639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031626410553975629.post-12844827891140247132016-02-26T14:03:00.000-05:002016-03-11T09:44:29.381-05:00Appalachian State University –Assistant/Associate Professor, Sustainable Business and Management – NC <div style="text-align: left;">
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UNC Sustainability Officehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05783608814921126639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6031626410553975629.post-48680163368042655882016-02-26T14:02:00.000-05:002016-03-11T09:44:14.846-05:00Appalachian State University – Lecturer, Sustainable Development – NC <div style="text-align: left;">
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