**THIS WEEK IN SUSTAINABILITY**

Brought to you by the Office of Sustainability and Green Groups Directorate

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DOC FUNDING APPLICATIONS, Due Friday January 29th at Midnight

Every term, the DOC's Environmental Studies Division funds student projects that encourage sustainability at Dartmouth and reduce Dartmouth's environmental impact. Funds will be awarded to well-planned, feasible projects addressing relevant sustainability issues.  If you're interested in applying, read the attached guidelines and complete the attached applications by Midnight on January 29th. 

SUGAR CREW APPLICATIONS, Due Friday January 29th at Midnight

Applications to be a part of the 2016 Sugar Crew are due this Friday! Want to join this experiential learning and community building experience  that you've been looking for at Dartmouth? Then apply today! Application is attached! 

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SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WITH MAGATTE WADE & MICHAEL STRONG, 10-12am, Rocky 1930's Room 

The Political Economy Project and Dartmouth African Students Association are cosponsoring a visit by Senegalese entrepreneur Magatte Wade and her husband, school founder Michael Strong.  Both Magatte and Michael will be speaking today in the Rockefeller 1930s Room from 10 to noon.  Magatte will speak on the topic, "Beyond Tom's Shoes: How to Help the Global Poor Through Business" and Michael will speak on the topic, "Entrepreneurial Solutions to World Problems".

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION (ECO), 7pm, Collis 219

The Environmental Conservation Organization (ECO) educates students about sustainability on campus and tackles everyday sustainability challenges at Dartmouth, from reducing plastic use, to encouraging energy efficiency. Have an idea about making Dartmouth greener? Contact:[log in to unmask]

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SLC SPRING TERM APPLICATIONS DUE, 5pm

Want to join an awesome community that loves sustainability, cooking food, and having fun? Apply to live in the Sustainable Living Center via the Spring Housing Application on Banner Student in the StarPortal. 

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DIVEST DARTMOUTH MEETING, 8pm, 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? Join us for our weekly meeting. All are welcome! 

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OFFICE HOURS 12-2pm, Robo 108 

Want to get involved with 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!

 

FARM CLUB MEETING , 4-5pm, Hornig Library 

Interested in learning about the Organic Farm, finding out what a work day is, or just want to learn more about farm club? Join the meeting! 

 

GREEN GROUPS FEED, 6:30pm, Sustainable Living Center 

Whether you're already in a green group or not, come to the Green Groups Feed dinner this Thursday at 6:30 at the SLC! Meet other green groups, eat yummy food & learn more!

THE MEANING OF SEA ICE, 4:30PM, 041 Haldeman 

Dr. Shari Fox Geared, a geographer with the University of Colorado but based on Baffin Island, will discuss Inuit culture, language, and ways of knowing sea ice based on her collaborative work with hunters and Elders.  She will draw extensively on stories, illustrations, artwork, maps, and photos from the recently published book, The Meaning of Ice: People and Sea Ice in Three Arctic Communities, which won the 2014 Polar Libraries Colloquy's Mills Prize for best non-fiction polar book. 

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FIRESIDE FRIDAYS AT THE FARM, 2-4pm, Dartmouth Organic Farm 

Come join us away from the hustle and bustle of campus to cozy up to the fire at the O Farm! Bring your boots and go for a walk, study in the comfy chairs, (we have wifi), or just take a nap! Hot water, tea, cocoa, and snack will be provided! Bring your own mug or thermos! Rides leaving from behind Robo at 2pm!