**THIS WEEK IN SUSTAINABILITY**
Brought to you by the Office of Sustainability and Green Groups Directorate

MONDAYMONDAYMONDAY
MEDITATION MONDAYS, 12:15pm, Berry 183
Take 30 minutes to rest your busy brain! Starting today, "Meditation Mondays" in Baker-Berry Library will resume. Join in for a half-hour long guided meditation in Berry 183, located behind the King Arthur Flour Cafe. 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM. No experience with meditation practice necessary.
 
MANAGEMENT & LEARNING FOR FUTURE ENERGY SYSTEMS, 4:00pm, Thayer Cummings 200 
Dr. Vassilis Kekatos is currently a postdoctoral associate with the ECE Dept. of the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. He obtained his Ph.D. in Computer Engineering and Science from the University of Patras, Greece. Current power infrastructure faces major challenges related to uncertainty, security, and environmental impact. While new technologies with cyber capabilities are installed throughout the grid, effective ways for processing the resultant data are now demanded. Join us to learn all about this exciting field!

FULBRIGHT INFORMATION DINNER, 5:30 PM, Occom Commons 
Engaging with the World through the Fulbright Student Program: A Conversation with Dan Kramer, Director of the Fulbright U.S. Student Programs.
 
TUESDAYTUESDAYTUESDAY
SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS CAFÉ, 12:30 PM, Paganucci Lounge, ’53 Commons
A protégé of Michael Pollan tells the remarkable story of an unheralded group of Montana farmers who have defied corporate agribusiness by launching a unique sustainable food movement.  Join Liz Carlisle, the author of Lentil Underground, and David Oien, Founding Farmer and President of Timeless Natural Food, for an inspiring discussion about how to transform our food system.
 
UNDERGROUND WAREFARE: HOW OPEC SANCTIONED RUSSIA, 5:00 PM, Haldeman 124 
Dinner/discussion hosted by the International Business Council.
 
WEDNESDAYWEDNESDAYWEDNESDAY
CAREER OFFICE HOURS, 12:00pm, Hornig Library 
Are you applying for a job? Want a second pair of eyes on your resume or cover letter? Join us 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! 
 
SUSTAINABILITY SALON, 3:00pm, Steele 006
Join director Toby McLeod and Professor Terry Tempest Williams for a film screening of Islands of Sanctuary from the Standing on Sacred Ground film series.
 
SUSTAINABILITY SALON, 7:00pm, Lowe Auditorium 
Join director Toby McLeod and Professor Terry Tempest Williams for the screening of the second film in this series, Profit and Loss. From Papua New Guinea rainforests to Canada’s tar sands, Profit and Loss exposes industrial threats to native peoples’ health, livelihood and cultural survival. Q&A with director Toby McLeod after the movie!

THURSDAYTHURSDAYTHURSDAY
LUNCH WITH DR. THEA BECHSHOFT, 12:00PM, Haldeman 124 
Lunch with Dr. Bechshoft hosted by DC3. A personal discussion for students who would like to learn more about her research in Arctic marine ecotoxicology.
 
POLAR BEARS WITH DR. THEA BECHSHOFT, 4:00PM, Rockefeller 003 
A biologist and PhD in Arctic marine ecotoxicology, the main focus of her research is the consequences of climate change and pollution on the polar bears of East Greenland, Svalbard, and Canada. She will talk about the challenges currently faced by the world’s polar bears, while also touching on the management uses of the information and biological samples obtained during polar bear field work in the high arctic.
Sponsored by MALS and the Institute of Arctic Studies at the Dickey Center. Free and open to all.

FRIDAYFRIDAYFRIDAY
APPLY TO LIVE IN THE SUSTAINABLE LIVING CENTER  
Review the information about Living Learning Communities on this website and then sign into your Banner Student Housing Star Portal to fill out the Housing Application including the application prompts for up to three Living Learning Communities! The application deadline for residents wishing to live in the SLC Fall term is Wednesday, April 8th and the application deadline for residents wishing to live in the SLC Summer Term is Friday, May 1st. 
 
DARTMOUTH VENTURES, All Day, Hanover Inn
An annual conference on entrepreneurship established in 2002 for students, faculty, staff, researchers, alumni, and the greater Upper Valley community. Aimed at developing and encouraging entrepreneurial thinking and activity among members of the Dartmouth community, this day-long conference and competition brings nationally-recognized entrepreneurial leaders to discuss pertinent topics and issues involved with entrepreneurship. Registration required.

SATURDAYSATURDAYSATURDAY
FARM WORK DAY & BREAKFAST, 10 am, Organic Farm
Join us for the first workday (with breakfast) of the term! Rides leaving behind Robo at 10am!!
 
SUNDAYSUNDAYSUNDAY
UPPER VALLEY CLOTHING SWAP, 10-2pm, Bugbee Senior Center, White River Junction, VT
Everybody’s welcome!  Come rotate your wardrobe while celebrating our great community. Visit us on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/pages/Upper-Valley-Community-Clothing-Swap/287149564630064
 
FLAVORS OF THE VALLEY, 11AM 
Flavors of the Valley, 11am-3pm, Hartford High School
Attend the 14th annual celebration of local foods in the Upper Valley by sampling snacks and treats from farmers and vendors across the region. Click here for more info: http://www.vitalcommunities.org/agriculture/flavors/index.cfm

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