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Statewide Student Sustainability Committee Forms
Ohio Student Environmental Coalition to Take on Coal, Environmental Justice Bill
For all you green thumbs and landlubbers out there, or for all you people who have jumped on the earthly band wagon, here’s a heads up: after forming at Power Shift 2007, a national youth summit to address the climate crisis last year in DC, the Ohio Student Environmental Coalition (OSEC) has just formed a new directive, the OSEC Steering Committee.
On the weekend of Nov. 15, 2008, a bit of a community-coalescing powwow was thrown to set up the guidelines, goals, and general campaign for this “United Nations” of environmental groups. To clarify, OSEC is (according to the stellar website http://oh-sec.org/, which you should check out) a statewide network of student groups working for a clean, safe and just future for all.
At the meeting that weekend, which was held at Kenyon College, 15 students came representing 11 schools, with 2 supporting OSEC staff and one alumnus, to form the OSEC Steering Committee.
The potential that this coalition of student groups has (along with anyone interested!) is titillating. This potential is being put to good use, to a statewide use, for environmental campaigns expanding past the local level (which the individual groups focus on) to the state and even national level. This network of greenminded people is always expanding, and welcomes anyone who wants to become involved. That means you too are welcome to join (head to the Facebook group OSEC or http://oh-sec.org/).
The Steering Group decided through 80% super majority that OSEC as a whole will focus its campaign efforts on stopping the proposed AMP-Ohio coal-fired power plant, and pushing forward the Environmental Justice Act.
There is still a lot of planning to finalize the group’s campaign decision, but things are looking good. The Steering Group held a conference call on Nov. 25 to get the wheels a going. Expect to hear more about this group as it finds its roots and starts planting some change.
-Adam Miller
Adam Miller is a senior at Solon High School, President of the Solon HS Lorax Club, and a member of the Ohio Student Environmental Coalition Steering Committee's Media Working Group.
Ohio Student Environmental Coalition to Take on Coal, Environmental Justice Bill
For all you green thumbs and landlubbers out there, or for all you people who have jumped on the earthly band wagon, here’s a heads up: after forming at Power Shift 2007, a national youth summit to address the climate crisis last year in DC, the Ohio Student Environmental Coalition (OSEC) has just formed a new directive, the OSEC Steering Committee.
On the weekend of Nov. 15, 2008, a bit of a community-coalescing powwow was thrown to set up the guidelines, goals, and general campaign for this “United Nations” of environmental groups. To clarify, OSEC is (according to the stellar website http://oh-sec.org/, which you should check out) a statewide network of student groups working for a clean, safe and just future for all.
At the meeting that weekend, which was held at Kenyon College, 15 students came representing 11 schools, with 2 supporting OSEC staff and one alumnus, to form the OSEC Steering Committee.
The potential that this coalition of student groups has (along with anyone interested!) is titillating. This potential is being put to good use, to a statewide use, for environmental campaigns expanding past the local level (which the individual groups focus on) to the state and even national level. This network of greenminded people is always expanding, and welcomes anyone who wants to become involved. That means you too are welcome to join (head to the Facebook group OSEC or http://oh-sec.org/).
The Steering Group decided through 80% super majority that OSEC as a whole will focus its campaign efforts on stopping the proposed AMP-Ohio coal-fired power plant, and pushing forward the Environmental Justice Act.
There is still a lot of planning to finalize the group’s campaign decision, but things are looking good. The Steering Group held a conference call on Nov. 25 to get the wheels a going. Expect to hear more about this group as it finds its roots and starts planting some change.
-Adam Miller
Adam Miller is a senior at Solon High School, President of the Solon HS Lorax Club, and a member of the Ohio Student Environmental Coalition Steering Committee's Media Working Group.
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Submitted By: norriskg on 12/2/2008 at 1:04 pm
Students: Get Ready for A&WMA's 102nd Annual Conference & Exhibition!
http://www.awma.org/ACE2009/index.html?src=mailing_student101108
A&WMA's Annual Conference & Exhibition (ACE) is the premier education, networking, and solutions event for environmental professionals and students looking to pursue a career in the environmental industry. ACE provides students with the opportunity to network and share ideas with both seasoned and young professionals and to participate in the global conversation on the environment.
ACE 2009 offers many valuable events for students including career presentations, professional development courses, the chapter exchange luncheon, resume critiques, an oral presentation skills workshop, and social events including a kayaking trip.
Students also have many opportunities to win awards at ACE. Masters and Doctoral students can participate in the Platform Paper Award program , the Student Poster Contest , and be nominated for the Masters and Doctoral Thesis Awards .
Undergraduate, Masters, and Doctoral students can build their professional portfolios and win great prizes by participating in the Environmental Challenge International (ECi), a team competition that asks students to develop a multi-disciplinary solution to a "real-life" environmental issue. ECi participants may also be able to arrange independent research credit with their college advisor.
Need assistance funding your trip? Work as a session monitor and receive discounted conference rates.
A&WMA's Annual Conference & Exhibition (ACE)
ACE 2009 offers many valuable events for students including career presentations, professional development courses, the chapter exchange luncheon, resume critiques, an oral presentation skills workshop, and social events including a kayaking trip.
Students also have many opportunities to win awards at ACE. Masters and Doctoral students can participate in the Platform Paper Award program
Undergraduate, Masters, and Doctoral students can build their professional portfolios and win great prizes by participating in the Environmental Challenge International (ECi), a team competition that asks students to develop a multi-disciplinary solution to a "real-life" environmental issue. ECi participants may also be able to arrange independent research credit with their college advisor.
Need assistance funding your trip? Work as a session monitor and receive discounted conference rates.
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Submitted By: norriskg on 11/17/2008 at 5:26 pm
Ohio Area Student Environmental Summit II (OASES2)
Friday Sept. 12 - Sunday Sept.14 in Columbus on OSU's camps.
"At OASES2, we will build the knowledge, connections, and power we need to create a clean, safe, and just future for all. The agenda includes skills like recruitment and media, networking, a sweet Good Green Jobs rally downtown, and campaign planning (including the popular Power Vote campaign). If you want to jumpstart meaningful and sustainable change on your campus and in your community, OASES2 is for you.
It's free, it's student-led, and it's gonna be great. You can find out more and register today at http://oh-sec.org (registration = free t-shirt!)"
Also note: Katie will be driving and her car holds 5 ppl total.
Friday Sept. 12 - Sunday Sept.14 in Columbus on OSU's camps.
"At OASES2, we will build the knowledge, connections, and power we need to create a clean, safe, and just future for all. The agenda includes skills like recruitment and media, networking, a sweet Good Green Jobs rally downtown, and campaign planning (including the popular Power Vote campaign). If you want to jumpstart meaningful and sustainable change on your campus and in your community, OASES2 is for you.
It's free, it's student-led, and it's gonna be great. You can find out more and register today at http://oh-sec.org (registration = free t-shirt!)"
Also note: Katie will be driving and her car holds 5 ppl total.
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Submitted By: norriskg on 8/27/2008 at 3:30 pm
Let's get excited about this. Anyone want to be the contact person/organizer from our group?
Power Vote is a nonpartisan campaign of the Energy Action Coalition, the same folks that brought you Power Shift 2007 and the Campus Climate Challenge, to build youth power and demand bold solutions to global warming during the election season and beyond!
http://PowerVote.org
We all know that 2008 is a pivotal election year, and that everyone is abuzz with the national election. Together, we can use Power Vote to build up your group, develop new leaders and put extra power behind what you’re working on, while connecting to the national movement. And, we’re not going to stop at the election. We’re going to hold our newly elected leaders accountable by hosting Power Shift 2009 during the first 100 days in Washington DC. Power Shift 2009 will be a conference of historic magnitude, and bring together thousands of people to hold our leaders accountable and demand immediate solutions. With your help, our numbers and presence will be huge!
Power Vote is a nonpartisan campaign of the Energy Action Coalition, the same folks that brought you Power Shift 2007 and the Campus Climate Challenge, to build youth power and demand bold solutions to global warming during the election season and beyond!
http://PowerVote.org
We all know that 2008 is a pivotal election year, and that everyone is abuzz with the national election. Together, we can use Power Vote to build up your group, develop new leaders and put extra power behind what you’re working on, while connecting to the national movement. And, we’re not going to stop at the election. We’re going to hold our newly elected leaders accountable by hosting Power Shift 2009 during the first 100 days in Washington DC. Power Shift 2009 will be a conference of historic magnitude, and bring together thousands of people to hold our leaders accountable and demand immediate solutions. With your help, our numbers and presence will be huge!
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Submitted By: norriskg on 7/1/2008 at 1:08 pm
Climate Change Resource Center – A&WMA: Check out this Climate Change Resource Center established by the Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) at http://www.awma.org, the click on Center or go to http://www.awma.org/CCRC/index.html .
The Center provides the latest in Research and encourages debate thru an open forum. This Resource Center provides free downloadable papers thru this site. Additionally recent presentations provided at the Climate Change Puzzle held in Arlington VA, April 2-3, 2008 are being posted at this site for public use and distribution.
Special Note: The A&WMA 101st Annual Conference and Exhibition (ACE) will be held in Portland Oregon, June 24-27, 2008. Nearly 30 technical sessions will be devoted to Sustainability and Climate Change alone out of 150 technical sessions related to the environment. Special student rates are availably, and discounts up thru May 15, 2008,http://www.awma.org/ACE2008/.
Expand your horizons, register now for the ACE and submit your housing reservations. Affordable student housing is available at Portland State University, see registration forms at http://www.awma.org/ACE2008/images/Prelim_Registration.pdf .
More on college environmental education may be found at http://www.awma.org/enviro_edu/college_ed/index.html
The Center provides the latest in Research and encourages debate thru an open forum. This Resource Center provides free downloadable papers thru this site. Additionally recent presentations provided at the Climate Change Puzzle held in Arlington VA, April 2-3, 2008 are being posted at this site for public use and distribution.
Special Note: The A&WMA 101st Annual Conference and Exhibition (ACE) will be held in Portland Oregon, June 24-27, 2008. Nearly 30 technical sessions will be devoted to Sustainability and Climate Change alone out of 150 technical sessions related to the environment. Special student rates are availably, and discounts up thru May 15, 2008,http://www.awma.org/ACE2008/.
Expand your horizons, register now for the ACE and submit your housing reservations. Affordable student housing is available at Portland State University, see registration forms at http://www.awma.org/ACE2008/images/Prelim_Registration.pdf .
More on college environmental education may be found at http://www.awma.org/enviro_edu/college_ed/index.html
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Submitted By: norriskg on 4/17/2008 at 6:02 pm
Check out this article from Grist.com to see how green each candidate is:
http://grist.org/feature/2007/07/06/candidates/?source=weekly
http://grist.org/feature/2007/07/06/candidates/?source=weekly
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Submitted By: norriskg on 1/25/2008 at 2:16 pm
The club will be hosting a series of speakers starting next semster focused on the many aspects and disciplines of environmental sustainability issues. So keep an eye out for them and invite everyone! They should be very interesting and fun! Anyone and everyone is welcome to attend, especially if you don't know much about these important issues.