Majora Carter coming to U!

Majora Carter will be kicking off the Institute on the Environment’s Momentum 2011 Event Series. Check out the event page for more info on this internationally renowned environmental justice leader.

EVENT INFO

When: Thursday, March 10 7:30 - 10:30pm

Where: University of Minnesota, Ted Mann Concert Hall

Great Ideas at the EcoWatch Kick-Off Meeting

Semester Kick-Off Meeting on Tuesday!

Come and enjoy FREE food while we discuss what EcoWatch has planned for this semester! There are great opportunities for involvement, fun events we want to be part of and more! Hope to see you there! RSVP on our Event Page.

GJR pictures are up!

Pictures from the 2nd Annual Green Job Revolution are now posted on our facebook page. Here are a few teasers:

Green jobs are the future for students

The MN Daily posted a column yesterday promoting the Green Job Revolution! You can read it here: Green jobs are the future for students

Huge student interest in green jobs.

Thanks to everyone who attended the second annual Green Job Revolution last night! The event was a great success! Over 100 people came out to hear how our speakers have incorporated sustainability into their careers. A special thanks to our EXCELLENT speakers and cosponsors--we couldn't have done it without you! 


Stay tuned for more pictures and video from the event!

Green Job Revolution!

IT'S HERE! The second annual Green Job Revolution is TODAY @ 4pm, in the Great Hall of Coffman Union. 

Here's a break-down of the event schedule:

4:00pm
Doors Open: Visit information tables; Food and beverages are available

4:30pm 
Professional Panel:

Rep. Kate Knuth - Policy, Law and Economics

Gregg Mast - Business

Maggi Adamek - Agriculture, Nutrition and Food

Greg Kraus - Building, Art and Design

Andy Pearson - Student 
Perspective


5:30pm
Question & Answer Session with Panel


6:30
Visit information tables; Food and beverages will be available; Speakers will be available to answer additional questions


Oh, and did we mention it's FREE?!

Campout Photo Essay

Here's an awesome photo essay from the campout last week: MN Daily: Through the Lens. A big thanks to Anthony Kwan and Emily Cutts who stayed out all night to cover the story!

Conservation Madness Campout Featured in "This Week @Minnesota" YouTube Video

EcoWatcher Aquires Fans

The MN Daily highlighted the Conservation Madness Campout on the front page yesterday. Check out the story: Students go off the grid, into the cold , to hear about our efforts to promote energy conservation and, EcoWatcher, Mikey Weitekamp's fan base.

EcoWatchers Brave the Cold

Last night, EcoWatchers, joined by other members of the Energy Efficiency Student Alliance (EESA), camped out to raise awareness about energy conservation. The event kicked-off Conservation Madness, an energy conservation competition between U of M resident halls.

Check out the KSTP-5 Story

Businesses Going Green

In this photo from last year's Green Job Revolution, a representative from Anderson Windows talks about what businesses are doing to go green.

The Green Job Revolution

Hey folks,

Recently, the phrases “Green Economy” and “Green Jobs” have become household terms for politicians and news media. They pop up everywhere, from climate protesters’ signs to newspaper headlines. But what do these phrases mean and how do they apply to job-seekers looking for a niche in a changing economy?

EcoWatch's 2nd annual "Green Job Revolution” on February 15 in the Coffman Union Great Hall will answer these questions and more. Hear from professionals in fields from arts to engineering who have incorporated sustainability into their careers. Speakers will describe the shift of our economy towards sustainability, followed by a panel discussing the implications of this shift for career seekers. Afterward, the speakers will be available to discuss and answer questions addressing the skills needed to be at the forefront of this economic revolution.

For more information check out our facebook event page.

See you there!