News
"Believe In Local"
This evening I attended a lecture at the Bagdad Theatre in Southeast Portland put on in support of one of our city's mayoral candidates, Eileen Fisher. If you're not too politically savvy, or haven't had the time to keep up with local news lately, Eileen Fisher, the cofounder of New Seasons Market, could be classified as the 2012 election's "Green" candidate. Her personal and business background has her seeking new innovative ways to keep the sustainable motivation of our city alive and prosperous while focusing on pulling inward, and creating a better sense of locality and community.
The Ecological Economics Collaborative Wants You!
The Ecological Economics Collaborative is now recruiting new members. We are a PSU student-faculty group that meets weekly to explore relationships between the economy and ecologic systems. Over the past year we’ve read and discussed a great textbook (Ecological Economics 2nd ed. by Daly and Farley) and heard from guest speakers. This year we plan to broaden our activities to include film screenings and collaborations with other student groups.
SVP's "Communications Taskforce" for winter term!
Here's the Five minute video from today's meeting. We musn't forget Peter who had prior plans, but yeah, this is the awesome Taskforce that will be combining graphic arts and sustainability this term! Stay tuned for more videos!
If you have stories about you and sustainability, share them with us! We'd love to spread the word, and share them with other students.
PSU's Graduation Sustainability Pledge
Since July 2009, PSU's Sustainablity Leadership Center has partnered with the Student Affairs Outreach Coordinator to host the graduation pledge for students. We participate in both spring and summer commencement.
Each time PSU hosts graduation, the SLC staff will have a table in a visible location. Visit us to make your statement by signing your name to this pledge:
Opportunities
Drive Oregon, Electric Vehicle Program internship (paid)
Excellent opportunity for anyone interested in getting involved in building the electric vehicle industry in Oregon - Open to undergraduates and graduate students. All majors welcome to apply! Deadline February 1.
Electric Vehicle Program Internship
Program Support Specialist, EPEAT
ABOUT EPEAT:
Founded in 2006, EPEAT® is the most comprehensive and definitive global registry for greener
electronics. It’s an easy-to-use resource for purchasers, manufacturers, resellers and others wanting to
find and promote environmentally preferable products. The registry now includes over 3200 products
from 50 manufacturers worldwide and is operating country specific registries in 41 countries.
More information is available at http://www.epeat.net/EPEAT, Inc.
POSITION: Program Support Specialist
POSITION DETAILS:
on Green Event Guide
on A Fresh New Year Awaits!
on Bullitt Foundation Environmental Fellowship for disadvantaged students with strong academic records and leadership qualities