**THIS WEEK IN SUSTAINABILITY**

Brought to you by the Office of Sustainability and

Green Groups Directorate

 

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Fill out this survey to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Sustainability Office and its impact on campus! As an ever-expanding and dynamic Office that strives to adapt to student needs and support a diversity of initiatives on campus, feedback and measurable metrics are critical parts of the Office's strategy work.

MONDAYMONDAYMONDAY

Thesis Presentation: “Vegetation Community Structure of Patches in an African Savannah”, 3pm, Life Sciences Center 100

Come listen to Fredrik Eriksson ’16 talk about the research he did in Africa last summer!

 

GROWING CHANGE MEETING, 8PM, Collis 212

Growing Change designs and teaches a farm-to-school curriculum in local elementary schools and helps them plant gardens. Join their meeting to plan their lesson for Wednesday! Also Growing Change recently won the Plate of the Union runner-up prize to drive engagement around food issues in the 2016 elections!

 

TUESDAYTUESDAYTUESDAY

Sustainable Clothing Sale, 3-6pm, Collis 101

Sign up here as an individual, group of friends, Greek house or organization, and sell your used clothing directly to other members of the Dartmouth community. Signing up is completely free and you get to keep 100% of the money you make. At your personal table, you will be responsible for displaying and pricing your old flair, sports gear, formal attire, casual clothing, and any other sellable items. It's essentially a farmers market of clothing where students are the sellers/buyers!

 

FARM CLUB MEETING, 4pm, Hornig Library in Fairchild

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! 

 

DARTMOUTH ANIMAL RIGHTS TROUPE, 7:30pm, Collis 218

If you’re interested in promoting animal rights on campus, in the Upper Valley and in the world, join DART! Events in the past have included: Meatless Monday promotion; Earth Day display on the environmental impacts of meat; discussion dinners on topics such as animal research and wildlife conservation; and hosting major, nationally-known animal rights speakers.

 

DARTMOUTH HUMANITARIAN ENGINEERING, 8pm, Spanos C100 (Thayer)

Join an organization that works to find sustainable, affordable, socially conscious solutions for communities in need! 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.

 

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Holistic Life Foundation Workshops and Panel, 4-9:30pm, Cutter Shabazz Basement

Come to different events that will focus on community healing and learning how to use mindfulness to bring us together and promote understanding of one another despite innate differences.

Mindfulness for the Marginalized, 4-5:30pm

Mindful Community Meal—Dinner, Speaking and Panel by HLF Teachers, 5:45-7:15pm

Community Meditation Session 7:30-7:50

Community Mindfulness Workshop 8-9:30pm

 

ECO MEETING, 7PM, Hornig Library

Do you have a sustainability-centered issue you've wanted to change on campus, but just don't have the funding, man power, or self motivation? Join ECO to discuss problems and solutions!

DIVEST DARTMOUTH MEETING, 8PM, Robo 110

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.

 

THURSDAYTHURSDAYTHURSDAY

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 FIT/Open Workday, 4-6pm, Dartmouth Organic Farm
Come work at the farm and break a sweat!

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Farm Workday, 3-5pm, Dartmouth Organic Farm

Enjoy the weather and work outside! The Farm is one of Dartmouth’s most special places! If you’re a senior and have always been meaning to come to the Farm, this is your chance!

 

Bikes + Burgers, 3-6PM, Fahey Patio

Hang out with the Bike Mechanics and chill on a Friday afternoon while enjoying some burgers!

 

SUNDAYSUNDAYSUNDAY

Farm Club Workday, 11am-1pm, Dartmouth Organic Farm

Come on out to do some seeding and homework on the fields or in the barn!