Monthly Archives: October 2013

JOB: Vermont Energy Education Program Educator

VEEP is looking for an experienced science/environmental educator to bring its hands-on, science-based energy literacy programs to Vermont schools and communities in Northwestern Vermont/ Help students & the public learn about energy, using VEEP’s in-class presentations and associated kits.  Our … Continue reading

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INTERNSHIPS: Rural Vermont, Winter 2014

Rural Vermont is currently accepting applications for Winter 2014 Internships! Read the complete intern descriptions here. Please note 10/31/13 application deadline.  For more information on Rural Vermont internships, email mollie@ruralvermont.org “The outreach internship [with Rural Vermont] was the first job where I … Continue reading

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Annie’s Sustainable Agriculture Scholarships

“Annie’s Homegrown is pleased to announce that we are again offering $100,000 in scholarship funds to students studying sustainable agriculture. Sustainable and organic agriculture is at the heart of everything we do, that’s why each year we award scholarships to … Continue reading

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Event: Tim DeChristopher: Bidder 70, “The Energy Revolution”

The Clean Energy Fund and the Environmental Program invite you to attend a lecture by: Tim DeChristopher: Bidder 70 “The Energy Revolution” Monday, October 28 Doors Open at 6:30 Ira Allen Chapel, UVM Free & open to the public. No … Continue reading

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Scholarship Opportunities for UVM Students

The following are a few scholarship opportunities for ENVS and UVM students: 1. Gilman Scholarship– for study abroad 2. Udall Scholarship-for sophomores and juniors 3. Truman Scholarship– for juniors 1. GILMAN SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD  Gilman Scholars receive up to $5,000 to apply … Continue reading

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Food Day at UVM!

All around the country on Thursday, October 24, people will be celebrating healthy, affordable, and sustainable food, as well as grassroots efforts to change food policy. This Food Day, please join UVM in some fantastic foodie festivities! 10am Tour of the Intervale Center (180 … Continue reading

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INTERNSHIP: The Morgan Horse Farm History Project

VERMONT RESEARCH INTERNSHIP: THE HISTORY OF THE MORGAN HORSE FARM In this project, the student researcher will help write a short history of UVM’s Morgan Horse Farm, conducting original research to provide a detailed timeline, bibliography and outline of the … Continue reading

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EVENT: “Battle for the Elephants” at Ira Allen Chapel, Oct. 17th

Please join the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources and the Wildlife Conservation Society for a special screening and discussion of National Geographic’s “Battle for the Elephants” When: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 4:00 pm (doors open at 3:30) Where: Ira Allen … Continue reading

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Arava Institute: Environmental Study Abroad in Israel

Looking for a unique study abroad opportunity in Israel? Come discover an experience that combines cutting-edge environmental academics and research with dialogue about conflict resolution. The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies is the leading environmental education and research program in … Continue reading

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Ian Worley Awards for Creative and Independent Thinking in Environmental Studies

Do you have a creative idea you’d like to pursue?  Would you like to work on an unusual approach to addressing environmental issues? The Environmental Program is announcing the establishment of the Ian Worley Awards for Creative and Independent Thinking … Continue reading

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