Academic News
Sustainable Practices in Panama Study Abroad Experience
Applications are open for the Sustainable Practices in Panama Study Abroad Experience being led by Professor Steve Boss during the January Intersession. The deadline to apply is October 1st due to the short timeline for the trip, so if you are interested, visit http://studyabroad.uark.edu/sustpanama to begin your application.
Events
Lecture: “Habitability in the Face of Climate Change
Mark Stege recently completed a 12-month fellowship at the International Research Institute for Climate and Society and the Sabin Climate Change Center for Law, as part of an M.A. in Climate and Society at Columbia University, following 12 years of research and professional experience in a broad range of Pacific Island affairs with emphasis on the Micronesian region. Mark also operates a Marshallese owned consulting firm focusing on education, environment, and heritage, and is an elected council member of the Maloelap Atoll Council in the Marshall Islands. Event is free and open to the public.
Wednesday, September 17, 2:00 Pm
Peterson Auditorium, Shewmaker Global Business Development Center
NWACC Main Campus 900 S.E. Eagle Way
Bentonville, AR 72712
Fall Community + Campus Sustainability Mixer
Please join the Fayetteville Forward Green Economy Group and the University of Arkansas Office for Sustainability as we host the 4th Community + Campus Sustainability Mixer. This year we will be holding the popular casual networking event at U.S. Pizza on Dickson Street on September 23rd from 5:30-7:30pm. All students are encouraged to stop by this casual tabling event. Local community and campus organizations should come prepared to greet new faces and discuss opportunities for service learning, internships, job opportunities and collaboration. There will be free pizza while supplies last.
Tuesday, September 23rd, 5:30 Pm – 7:30 Pm
U.S. Pizza on Dickson Street
Please contact one of our organizers for questions or if you are interested in tabling.
Keaton Smith, keaton.smith@iberiabank.com
Angela Wisely, angela.wisely@gmail.com
Volunteer Opportunities
Fayetteville Public Library
The Fayetteville Public Library has a donor event tomorrow evening and we need help with clean-up from 6:00pm-8:30pm. Duties include clearing tables, rinsing dishes, putting away buffet pieces, chairs and tables. We will provide hors d’oeuvres as well.
Email Margaret Burdette at mburdette@faylib.org if you would like to help out.
Tuesday, September 16, 6 Pm – 8:30 Pm
Fayetteville Public Library
401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville, AR 72701
Game Day Challenge Recycling
Last year nearly 83% of all game day waste at Razorback Stadium was diverted from landfills. The University of Arkansas placed 8th in the nation and first in the SEC during the Environmental Protection Agency’s Game Day Challenge. The friendly competition is a great way to advance sustainability measures that directly affect our campus. Help us become the first college in the SEC to reach zero waste by volunteering on game day.
Volunteer at Saturday’s Game vs. Northern Illinois
Make a Difference Day Project Leader Applications
Make A Difference Day is a day dedicated to service! It gives students the opportunity to learn about a variety of non-profit organizations and provides a venue for civic engagement. The project leader will provide leadership and direction to volunteers and engage project participants in a fun and educational experience. Applications are due September 17th in AU643.
Yvonne Richardson Community Center Kid Crops Garden
The Yvonne Richardson Community Center “Kid Crops” Garden needs a little TLC. Come help mulch the garden beds where local children learn about gardening and nutrition! The work activity will consist of shoveling and moving mulch into beds using shovels and wheelbarrows. No training is required. City of Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Horticulture staff will show volunteers how to properly mulch the beds.
Sign Up to Volunteer at the Kid Crops Garden
Thursday, September 18th, 11 Am – 1 Pm
Yvonne Richardson Community Center
Fayetteville AR, AR 72701
Feed Fayetteville Produce Collection
Each Saturday Feed Fayetteville visits the produce department at the Harps by Mission and Crossover. We collect the produce that has been taken off the shelves, but is still good to eat! We bring the produce to The Salvation Army and weight it. They turn it into beautiful meals for their clients each night. We need two volunteers to help us do these Saturday pickups. We prefer it if you could commit to one Saturday a month.
Please email katie@feedfayetteville.org with any questions & interest in your involvement.
Feed Fayetteville Garden Helpers
We are in need of some helpers out in the garden as the seasons change. This opportunity offers a flexible volunteering schedule. You could come out once or once a week and help our Arkansas GardenCorps member Autumn with her green thumb. Activities may include moving soil, pulling weeds, composting and harvesting.
Please email autumn@feedfayetteville.org with your interest and schedule.
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
Habitat for Humanity ReStore Assistant
The ReStore is a discount home improvement center open to the public that accepts donations of new and gently used building materials, furniture, and appliances and sells them at greatly reduced prices. Customer service is the primary focus for our ReStore Volunteers. Our ReStore staff will assign jobs as needed.
Sign Up to Volunteer at the ReStore
1421 E. 15th St.
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Fayetteville Public Library
They Fayetteville Public Library is inviting UA sustainability students to get involved by volunteering at the library. Volunteers can set their own hours and choose from a variety of programs and departments.
Volunteer Application
Margaret Burdette, Manager of Volunteer Services
Fayetteville Public Library
401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville, AR 72701
direct phone – 479.856.7104 | library phone – 479.856.7000
www.faylib.org
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