Category Archives: Everything Else
New Social Chair!
We are pleased to announce that, after a very close election on Sunday night, our new junior Social Chair will be Armide Storey ’13. Get pumped for the fun social events Armide will be planning for the emPOWER community in … Continue reading
Earth Day Planning Commences!
Psyched for Earth Week? Want to help with the planning? Have a great idea for an event, but don’t know how to make it happen on your own? emPOWER’s Environmental Events group is already getting pumped for a fantastic Earth … Continue reading
Last Chance: Register for Training Workshop by TONIGHT!
We’ve extended the deadline until midnight tonight! On Wednesday, February 9th, David Rossini, Organizing Director for Green Corps, will be coming to Brown to do a training on the topics of volunteer recruitment and retention, publicity, and media outreach. It … Continue reading
Meeting Tonight? Yes!
It may be Steelers vs. Packers on TV screens tonight, but on the first floor of Wilson Hall, it’s us vs. environmental degradation! Come join us tonight, 8-10 p.m. in Wilson 101. 8-9: SuFI, EcoReps, Events 9-10: BtB, RISCC, SCRAP … Continue reading
The Breakthrough Institute at CES Lunch Bunch Thurs. Feb. 10th at NOON
The New Green Heretics: Ecological Modernization as the Future of Environmentalism Since the first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970, modern environmentalism has been characterized by a trinity of beliefs: small-is-beautiful; technological progress is out-of-control; and we must live closer … Continue reading
Announcing the 2011 Local Food Forum!
Brown Dining and Farm Fresh RI invite you to the Annual Local Food Forum on February 8, 2011 at Andrew’s Dining Hall, featuring this year’s theme: FRESH WHERE WE WORK! If interested, please register online by February 6th atthis website. … Continue reading
Global Warming Science
Hey emPOWER! I made this video about the science behind global warming. I thought you might find it interesting and perhaps want to share it with friends who may not fully understand the science that the activism is based on. … Continue reading
Environmental Organizer Training with David Rossini
emPOWER is pleased to announce that on Wednesday, February 9th, David Rossini, Organizing Director for Green Corps, will be visiting Brown for a special training on: Volunteer recruitment and retention Lobbying Publicity and media outreach David will be bringing several … Continue reading
First emPOWER Meeting of 2011 Set
Hey all, As we hit the middle doldrums of Winter Break, let this give you something to look forward to: The first emPOWER meeting of 2011! The date will be Sunday, January 30th, from 8-10 p.m. in Wilson Hall. Please … Continue reading