February 16, 2010 – 12:17 PM
[ February 18, 2010; 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM. ] Interested in anti-oppression work and community organizing? Interested in issues of environmental justice, food justice and youth organizing? Want to learn about opportunities for Wesleyan students in New Orleans and South Africa?
This Thursday, join Wes2NO (a new student group) & the Mellon Mays Fellows for dinner and a joint info session about their trips to [...]
October 19, 2009 – 10:25 PM
Wesleyan’s Environmental Organizer’s Network (EON) has organized an event for 350, the international climate change movement, set to take place this Thursday at 6:00 PM. Here’s a bit about what 350 is, why it matters, and what we’re doing here at wes.
350 (click to listen)
In 2008, the journal Science published a report co-authored by the [...]
September 24, 2009 – 8:30 PM
Life may not continue after death, but you’ll be comforted to know that Wesleyan keeps the guilt trips coming after you graduate. This slip came in the mail today from the Wesleyan Fund:
Text: “Wesleyan solicits approximately 24,000 alumni, parents, and friends via postal mail at least once each year. Many receive additional mailings. By making [...]
September 20, 2009 – 10:31 PM
[ September 21, 2009; 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM. ]
EON (the Environmental Organizers Network) has its first meeting Monday night (that would be tomorrow) at 9 pm in the Woodhead Lounge (see map on the blog). The group has had a major makeover, so whether you’re a former member or fresh meat (or perhaps a vegetable, since they’re less carbon-heavy), this is the meeting [...]
In case you missed it, President Michael Roth sat down for an interview with the Argus last week to talk about what he thinks he’s accomplished during his two years in office (budget-balancing, forming A Long-Term Plan) how Wes has changed since he was a student here thirty years ago, and what he plans for [...]
[ April 23, 2009; 8:00 PM; ] On Thursday, April 23rd at 8pm at Earth House, activist Julian Drix will give a workshop entitled “The Next Frontier: Unconventional Natural Gas”, which explores new, highly destructive forms of natural gas extraction, which is being sold as the new “green” fuel.
Date: Thursday, April 23
Time: 8 pm
Place: Earth House (corner of Lawn and High)
Read [...]
[ April 15, 2009; 7:30 PM; ] The Environmental Studies Program, in collaboration with EON and Feet to the Fire is sponsoring the Earth Day keynote speaker, filmmaker and environmental activist Shalini Kantayya, who will speak and present her film, A Drop of Life.
Set in the near future, A Drop of Life is the story of two women, a village teacher [...]
[ April 12, 2009; 3:00 PM; ] Earth First!, the oldest radical environmental group in the US, is at Wes today as part of the Earth First! Roadshow, which seeks to strengthen the radical grassroots ecological network.
Earth First! will be in the Westco Cafe Sunday at 3:00PM. The workshop will focus on direct action strategies.
Date: Sunday, April 12
Time: 3 pm
Place: WestCo Cafe
[ April 2, 2009; 8:00 PM; ]
On Thursday, Glen Collins of Coal River Mountain Watch will give a lecture about mountain top removal coal mining and its deadly effects on the ground water in Appalachia.
Date: Thursday, April 2
Time: 8 pm
Place: PAC 002
Details after the jump:
The Prenter Water Fund came together in the Summer of 2008 a few months after residents of [...]
Jon Booth ‘12 lets us know about the Climate Justice Workshop happening tomorrow:
This Wednesday at 6:30 PM Climate activist Jason Slade will be coming to Wesleyan to give a workshop about Climate Justice, Refugees and the upcoming COP15 Climate Talks.
Jason is a longtime activist, originally from South Carolina, who has been living in Iceland and [...]
February 3, 2009 – 12:35 PM
The Connecticut Forest and Park Association is looking for freshman, sophomore, and junior Wesleyan students interested in 1) producing a series of fun and informational “hesitant hiker” shorts in conjunction with Eastern Mountain Sports and REI Outdoors and Sporting Goods, and/or 2) organizing a film & guest lecturer series for its members and the public.
Film [...]
February 3, 2009 – 11:35 AM
The Connecticut Forest and Park Association is looking for freshman, sophomore, and junior Wesleyan students interested in 1) producing a series of fun and informational “hesitant hiker” shorts in conjunction with Eastern Mountain Sports and REI Outdoors and Sporting Goods, and/or 2) organizing a film & guest lecturer series for its members and the public.
Film [...]
February 3, 2009 – 11:20 AM
Sam Bernhardt ‘10 has a show “The Green Room” starting today on WESU – and he wants your input.
I’m producing a show on WESU this semester on environmental news and views. The show is going to air from 2-3 PM every other Tuesday, starting this week. I’m open to any input, whether that means suggesting [...]
January 31, 2009 – 12:34 PM
Sophie Ackoff ‘11 encourages Wesleyan students to join the 10,000 Strong for Climate Justice at the Power Shift conference, the National youth climate summit in Washington DC held from February 27th-March 2nd.
Early bird deadline ends Sunday February 1st. Just sign up at powershift09.org. Admission costs $40. EON will provide transportation and accommodations.
Email Sophie at [...]
January 27, 2009 – 5:10 PM
Earth House and X House are hosting a debriefing of Dr. Robert Bullard’s keynote address at today’s MLK Memorial Service:
Join us to discuss Dr. Robert Bullard’s keynote address on environmental justice and civil rights. The student-lead discussion will be a space for dialogue, clarification, and inter-disciplinary exchange. Dinner from Iguanas Ranas, Main Street’s [...]
November 10, 2008 – 12:11 AM
inspired by the course the country has taken? feeling empowered to make change on an issue you are passionate about? then don’t miss out on EON’s MEGAMEETING!
we too are ready for change: fresh, energized ideas to make wesleyan more sustainable and the environment the hot topic on everyone’s mind.
if you’ve never made it to a [...]
November 9, 2008 – 11:11 PM
inspired by the course the country has taken? feeling empowered to make change on an issue you are passionate about? then don’t miss out on EON’s MEGAMEETING!
we too are ready for change: fresh, energized ideas to make wesleyan more sustainable and the environment the hot topic on everyone’s mind.
if you’ve never made it to a [...]
October 29, 2008 – 10:12 PM
Cathy Lechowicz, Director of Community Service and Volunteerism, writes:
The Wadsworth Mansion is looking for volunteers to conduct a trail cleanup. The cleanup will be led by Jane Harris, an avid volunteer who is knowledgeable about trails, trees and shrubs. Any able volunteers can join in the cleanup. Refreshments will be offered. Interested students should contact [...]
October 29, 2008 – 9:12 PM
Cathy Lechowicz, Director of Community Service and Volunteerism, writes:
The Wadsworth Mansion is looking for volunteers to conduct a trail cleanup. The cleanup will be led by Jane Harris, an avid volunteer who is knowledgeable about trails, trees and shrubs. Any able volunteers can join in the cleanup. Refreshments will be offered. Interested students should contact [...]
October 15, 2008 – 12:08 AM
The video here is really worth watching, and if I could figure out how to embed it, I would. Some club in England is using the energy created by drunk people dancing to power itself. Pretty clever – I feel like this technology could make Wesleyan a whole lot greener.
The video is worth [...]
October 14, 2008 – 11:08 PM
The video here is really worth watching, and if I could figure out how to embed it, I would. Some club in England is using the energy created by drunk people dancing to power itself. Pretty clever – I feel like this technology could make Wesleyan a whole lot greener.
The video is worth [...]
October 13, 2008 – 11:33 PM
Are you a senior or recent graduate in job-search mode? Do you want to help save the planet? Eleanor Fort of Green Corps wants to share this job opportunity with you:
Green Corps is looking for college graduates who are ready to take on the biggest environmental challenges of our day.
In Green Corps’ year-long paid program, [...]
October 13, 2008 – 10:33 PM
Are you a senior or recent graduate in job-search mode? Do you want to help save the planet? Eleanor Fort of Green Corps wants to share this job opportunity with you:
Green Corps is looking for college graduates who are ready to take on the biggest environmental challenges of our day.
In Green Corps’ year-long paid program, [...]
September 12, 2008 – 7:04 PM
Governor Sarah Palin supports the use of aerial wolf hunting as a means to curb the wolf population in Alaska. This tactic known as “predator control” is designed to boost the wolves prey population of caribou and moose. However, many question the rationale behind the wolves’ systematic extermination. Accusations have been made that the measure [...]
September 12, 2008 – 6:04 PM
Governor Sarah Palin supports the use of aerial wolf hunting as a means to curb the wolf population in Alaska. This tactic known as “predator control” is designed to boost the wolves prey population of caribou and moose. However, many question the rationale behind the wolves’ systematic extermination. Accusations have been made that the measure [...]
September 10, 2008 – 10:22 PM
One of the most beautiful—and most overlooked—features of Wesleyan’s campus is its rich variety of trees. Foss Hill in the autumn is a sight to behold. Unfortunately, though, trees do die, or get in the way, or fall on things, and so someone occasionally needs to remove them.
I had never thought about who removes them, [...]
September 10, 2008 – 9:22 PM
One of the most beautiful—and most overlooked—features of Wesleyan’s campus is its rich variety of trees. Foss Hill in the autumn is a sight to behold. Unfortunately, though, trees do die, or get in the way, or fall on things, and so someone occasionally needs to remove them.
I had never thought about who removes them, [...]
For those of you still floundering about for something to do this summer, Clean Air – Cool Planet has some pretty great opportunities.
For those of you still floundering about for something to do this summer, Clean Air – Cool Planet has some pretty great opportunities.
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