March 30, 2024

SUSTAINABLE FASHION - BEGINNER SEWING SERIES STARTS TONIGHT

The three-part beginner sewing series to promote sustainable fashion starts TONIGHT at 5 p.m. on Friday, February 23 at the SHINE building (1400 Presque Isle Ave). This event is a mending workshop where individuals will learn darning/mending skills and build small personal repair kits from recycled materials.

The second event will be at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 15, this event will be centered around sewing machine basics! Participants will learn basic stitches and sewing skills and go home with their first finished project!

The third and final event is scheduled for Friday, April 26 during Earth Week, at this event we will put our new skills to the test and sew reusable period products for women overseas!

All of these events will take place at 5 p.m. in the SHINE building (little brown building next to Temaki & Tea). The first event will be open to all students, while the final two events will have a limited number of available seats (please RSVP to mikroger@nmu.edu.) We are very excited for this series and can’t wait to see what it brings!

 

POST CONSUMER COMPOST STARTS TOMORROW AT NORTHERN LIGHTS DINING 

Join our Compost Crew! Make a positive impact and be apart of compost expansion on campus. This position has 2-hour shifts making $12.25/hour. To apply, visit this website. 

 

ECOREPS WORKSHOPS & EVENTS 

EcoReps meetings are Thursdays from 5-6pm in Jamrich 1311. Register on the Hub to receive EcoReps emails. EcoReps has many exciting events coming up!!

  • February 29 - Screen Printing
  • March 19th - Spring Cleaning Day
    • EcoReps encourages you to practice spring cleaning on March 19th in your physical and digital world. EcoReps will post tips & tricks to sustainably spring clean on Instagram.

  • March 21 - EcoBricking Workshop

     

NORTHERN CLIMATE NETWORK - NEXT CLIMATE@NOON ON MARCH 15 

  • Mar. 15 - What is divestment & what is means for NMU with DivestNMU Alumni & current leaders 
  • Apr 12 - EN-ROADS Climate Simulator with Citizens' Climate Lobby 

Next Climate@Noon is March 15 at noon in Jamrich 1311!

Also, check out Northern Climate Network at the following places:

The Northern Climate Network is free and open to the public and co-sponsored by Marquette’s Climate Adaptation Task Force. If you know of other climate change-related events happening in our community, please let us know and we’ll be sure to share with our network.

 

SUSTAINABILITY FEATURED IN CELEBRATION OF STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP 

The Celebration of Student Scholarship is an annual event held on the Northern Michigan University campus to recognize the academic contributions of undergraduate and graduate students in all disciplines.

This year’s event will highlight Green Fund Projects, First Generation & Indigenous Student Research & more. The submission platform opens Monday, February 26. The deadline for abstract submission is Friday, March 29, 2024. Learn more here.

 

SUSTAINABILITY SPECIALIST POSITION 

This is a newly posted job opportunity with the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC) in Baraga. The Sustainability Specialist will work toward helping KBIC find renewable pathways to help reduce global emissions. Learn more here.

 

GREAT LAKES CLIMATE CORPS IS NOW HIRING 

The Great Lakes Climate Corps is now hiring for the summer season! They encourage you to apply before March 4th. Applications are considered in the order in which they are received. Apply here!

 

COASTAL RESTORATION TECHNICIAN POSITION IN ALPENA, MI 

The Coastal Restoration Technician will participate in implementing a variety of habitat restoration projects across aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems in Northeast Michigan with a focus on the unique habitats along Lake Huron’s coastline. Coastal Restoration Technicians will be completing tasks on behalf of the Huron Coastal Invasive Species Network (HCISN), a collaboration of local, state, and federal partners working together to address invasive species concerns across six counties. We are looking for motivated individuals who have a passion for the stewardship of our natural resources, will be strong team members, help problem solve, work efficiently and confidently without direct supervision, and maintain a high level of professionalism in field and office settings. To learn more about the position duties and how to apply to this position, visit this website.

 

UPPER PENINSULA BEEKEEPING CONFERENCE 

The Upper Peninsula Beekeeping Conference is March 30, 2024, at Northern Michigan University’s Seaborg Mathematics and Science Center. Learn more about this conference on the website.

 

QUEEN CITY SEED LIBRARY 

The Peter White Public Library (PWPL) is hosting the Queen City Seed Library, housed in an old wooden card catalog on our main floor, across from the Circulation Desk. Seed libraries are sprouting up across the U.S. They are self-serve, and in Michigan, they are supported by Michigan agricultural laws.

The Queen City Seed Library is managed by individuals from Transition Marquette Seed Guild, MQT Growth, and representation from the MSU North Farm and Partridge Creek Farm. These groups gather and stock seeds put them in envelopes, label them, provide directions, and keep the collection supplied with seeds. Binders on top of the cabinet explain the “check-out” process for seed packets. Patrons are encouraged to grow extra so that they can bring new seeds to the annual Seed Swap which is held in late March, or early April in the lower level of the Library. To learn more, visit PWPL’s website.

 

MIDWEST CLIMATE SUMMIT  
The Midwest Climate Summit is April 3-5, 2024! The Midwest Climate Summit is a three-day gathering of climate leaders, researchers, and professionals focused on expanding knowledge, accelerating climate action, and catalyzing new partnerships for an equitable Midwestern response to the climate crisis. It is the premiere event in the region for those responding to the climate crisis in the Midwest. Learn more here.

 

MI HEALTHY CLIMATE CONFERENCE 

Join the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) for the 2024 Michigan Healthy Climate Conference at the Lansing Center on May 16-17, 2024. The agenda includes time for inspiring plenary talks, breakout sessions, interactive office hours, and several networking opportunities, including a reception at the end of the first day. We are also using an online event app, Whova, to help attendees take their networking to the next level. Learn more about this conference here. Registration Deadline: May 8, 2024

 

EARTH HOUR - MARCH 23 

The #BiggestHourForEarth is back! Join us for #EarthHour on the 23rd of March, 8:30 pm local time as we unite for our one shared home. Switch off and Give an hour for Earth by spending 60 minutes doing something - anything - positive for our planet. Together, let’s create a moment the world can’t miss! Visit this link to learn more.

 

KEWEENAW YOUTH FOR CLIMATE ACTION - KEEP THE U.P. WILD! 

Keep The U.P. Wild is a campaign to pass a resolution in the state Legislature in support of this effort to signal to Congress and state leaders to designate four areas that total about 51,000 acres in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula as federal Wilderness. Check out the website to learn more about how to support this campaign!

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