**THIS WEEK IN SUSTAINABILITY**
Brought to you by the Office of Sustainability and Green Groups Directorate
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APPLY FOR ESD FUNDING
Every year, the DOC's Environmental Studies Division funds student projects that encourage sustainability at Dartmouth and reduce Dartmouth's environmental impact. The DOC supports students in enjoying the out-of-doors, and it encourages them to give back to it in this way. Funds will be awarded to well-planned, feasible projects addressing relevant sustainable issues. If you're interested in applying, read the attached guidelines and complete the attached applications by midnight on Friday, February 13th! If you have any questions or are ready to submit your application for review, blitz ESD at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
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DARTMOUTH ON PURPOSE 21-DAY CHALLENGE
Begins TODAY! Sign up here: http://tinyurl.com/21DC-15W. Set a goal to make or break a habit in 21 days and DOP will provide daily motivational emails and programming events to help you along the way. Find some ideas here: http://sites.dartmouth.edu/purpose/21-day-challenge- ideas<http://sites.dartmouth.edu/purpose/21-day-challenge-%20orideas> or sustainability related ideas include: Participating in Meatless Mondays, using a reusable water bottle, taking shorter showers, going vegan, getting outside more, or finding ways to sustain your mind and body!
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CAREER OFFICE HOURS, 12-2 PM, Hornig Library (1st floor Fairchild Hall)
Are you applying for a job? Want a second pair of eyes on your resume or cover letter? Join use for open career office hours in a comfortable, low-stress setting! Bring your resume, cover letters or dream job descriptions and we can help you tailor your experiences to get the job that you want! Brought to you by the Office of Sustainability's new Green Careers Program. If you are not currently enrolled in the Big Green Careers Program, stop by and we’ll formally sign you up!
DARTMOUTH COUNCIL ON CLIMATE CHANGE (DC3), 6:30 pm, Haldeman 125
Wanna build a climate snowman? Or just a snowman? We will briefly discuss agenda for the rest of the term over dinner and then go outside to build a few climate snowmen.
TU B'SHEVAT SEDER AND DINNER, 6pm, Roth Center of Jewish Life
Join Dartmouth Hillel to celebrate Tu B'Shevat, the holiday that marks the New Year for the Trees. Hillel is having a sustainability themed dinner, with students speaking about sustainability and the environment, including Autumn Brunelle '15 and Nick Parillo '15.
DARTMOUTH HUMANITARIAN ENGINEERING (DHE), 8pm, Thayer Room MB01
DHE runs a wide range of technical projects in developing nations, including small-scale hydropower, improved cookstoves, and an initiative aimed at improving access to clean water. They strive to encourage development, improve health, and reduce environmental impact through sustainable, affordable, socially-conscious solutions for communities in need. Contact: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
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UGA INFO SESSION, 6:30-8pm, Carson L01
Interested in helping build community by supporting a Living Learning Community? Particularly interested in being a part of the Sustainable Living Center and leading programming for sustainability minded students? Questions about the job? Want to learn more about the UGA experience? Ask a UGA today! Apply here: http://cli.gs/UGASelection. Deadline: 2/16 12:00 pm.
DARTMOUTH ANIMAL WELFARE GROUP (DAWG), 7:30pm, Collis 219
The Dartmouth Animal Welfare Group raises awareness about issues of animal ethics on campus, increases students' interactions with animals, and supports national movements that also promote animal welfare. DAWG is promoting Meatless Mondays this term, for the environment, for the animals, for your health!
DIVEST DARTMOUTH MEETING, 8:00pm, Robo 108
Interested in learning more about how to positively impact the investment portfolio of the College? Want to learn more about the national fossil fuel divestment movement that has taken hold in college campuses across the country? Check out their weekly meeting. All are welcome!
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OFFICE HOURS 1-2pm, Robo 108
Want to get involved in sustainability on campus? Have a random sustainability question? Just want to hang out and eat some yummy baked goods? Visit us for Office hours, every week on Thursdays.
SHANNON FRANCIS: Permaculture & Traditional Ecological Knowledge: A Holistic Movement for Wellbeing and Environmental Stewardship, 4-5:30pm, Filene Auditorium
Dartmouth is extremely excited to have Shannon Francis, from the Southwest homelands of Arizona and New Mexico, to talk about permaculture and Traditional Ecological Knowledge as holistic systems for wellbeing and environmental stewardship. She will be sharing her extensive knowledge on permaculture; developing environmental systems that are sustainable and self-sufficient. Blending this with Traditional Ecological Knowledge, Shannon is a pioneer for holistic systems for wellbeing and environmental stewardship. She strives to share her passion and commitment to educate and instill care taking of community and land stewardship through Indigenous values and principles; weaving traditional ecological knowledge with innovative science.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION (ECO), 7pm, Collis 219
After their successful Bring Your Own Mug station last week, ECO will be planning more events and activities for the rest of the term! Have an idea about making Dartmouth greener? Come to ECO! Contact: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
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NATURE WALK UP BALCH HILL, 3:15 pm, Dartmouth Organic Farm
This week we are taking a trip up Balch Hill to catch the sun setting over campus. We will be playing in the snow, and learning some cool nature facts. Come discover a cool natural area within walking distance of campus! Meet behind Robo at 3:15, back at 5:15. Dress warmly, since we will be doing some standing around. Boots, multiple layers of pants, all your jackets, gloves. Blitz Sam Kernan with questions!
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WINTER CARNIVAL FARM BONFIRE, 4-6pm, Dartmouth Organic Farm
Looking for a fun way to spend the evening? Celebrate Winter Carnival at the Farm with delicious food and a bonfire! There will be chili, finger foods, and s'mores! BYOBowl and utensils. Rides will be leaving from behind Robo starting at 3:45pm.
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SUSTAINABLE LIVING CENTER WEEKLY DINNER, 6:30pm, SLC
Join SLC members for a delicious home cooked meal every Sunday to to learn more about this awesome living learning community or just hang out with a great group of of students. RSVP to Claire Pendergrast '15 if you're interested!
AS ALWAYS, IF YOU WANT MORE INFORMATION, CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE sustainability.dartmouth.edu<http://sustainability.dartmouth.edu/> AND LIKE US ON FACEBOOK AND FOLLOW US ONINSTAGRAM @SUSTAINABLEDARTMOUTH
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