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SUMMARY:Apply by Oct. 13: Student Sustainability Grant
DESCRIPTION:The Student Grant program funds creative projects that contribute to Harvard’s commitment to climate and health and help create a more sustainable community. \nThe Office for Sustainability founded the Student Grant program in 2010 to provide students with seed funding to support new ideas and innovative projects that address global sustainability challenges with on-campus applications \nThe Program funds projects that are specifically aligned with the goals\, standards\, and commitments in Harvard’s Sustainability Plan. Special consideration is given to projects that address climate change and enhance human well-being. \nReview the Student Grant eligibility and application checklist \nApply for a Student Grant\n\nApplications are due Sunday\, October 13\, 2024.\nIf you are interested in applying but have questions\, or would like to discuss a potential project idea\, please email rachel_martinez@harvard.edu to set up a quick consulting session.\nWe are especially interested in projects that in addition to addressing sustainability challenges\, address topics around environmental justice\, social equity\, diversity\, and inclusion and belonging.\n\nLearn more about Student Sustainability Grantss
URL:https://sustainable.harvard.edu/event/apply-student-grant-2024/
CATEGORIES:Application Deadlines,Open to Harvard Community,Student Event
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SUMMARY:Workshop: From Hive to Honey Jar
DESCRIPTION:Participate in an artisanal honey extraction at our buzzing Smith Campus Center hive! The event will take place Tuesday\, September 24\, 3-4 pm on the 10th floor of the Smith Campus Center. \nTime to reap the fruits of our labor with this very hands-on honey extraction workshop. Our beekeeper will assist you over the course of this fun-filled hour as you: \n\nUncap honeycomb cells\nHand-spin honeycombs in the centrifugal extractor\, and\nFilter the raw honey before jarring and labeling it all\nWalk away with an unforgettable experience and your very own honey jar!\n\nBrought to you by Harvard Common Spaces\, the Harvard Office for Sustainability and Harvard Real Estate. \nWe will provide refreshments! You can help us make this event less wasteful: \n\nBring your own reusable bottle or mug\nCompost your leftovers\, plate and napkins\nAsk the event staff if you’re not sure how to dispose of something\n\nAttendance is limited to the first 50 registrants and to the Harvard community. Please use your Harvard email to register starting Monday\, August 26. Please cancel your registration if you are no longer able to attend so we can offer your spot up to someone else. \nQuestions? Contact Sustainability Manager Anne Sargent at anne_sargent@harvard.edu.
URL:https://sustainable.harvard.edu/event/workshop-from-hive-to-honey-jar/
LOCATION:Smith Campus Center
CATEGORIES:Open to Harvard Community
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240913T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240913T170000
DTSTAMP:20260706T062134
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SUMMARY:Apply by Sept. 13: Council of Student Sustainability Leaders (CSSL)
DESCRIPTION:Managed by the Harvard Office for Sustainability\, the Council of Sustainability Leaders (CSSL) comprises Harvard graduate and undergraduate students who lead and are involved in sustainability-related student groups on campus. \nCSSL provides an opportunity for Harvard students to work together with other students from across the University’s Schools on sustainability projects\, to connect and network with sustainability leaders (including faculty\, and administration)\, and to provide feedback and recommendations on Harvard’s sustainability initiatives. \nExpectations: Attend weekly meetings and periodic dinners\, work on collaborative projects\, and give feedback on sustainability initiatives throughout the year. \nInformation Session: RSVP here for the 2024 CSSL Info Session on September 5 @ 5:30-6:30pm (a Zoom link will be sent ahead of time). For anyone who cannot attend\, the recording will be posted here on September 6. \nNote that you must attend or watch the recording from a CSSL Info Session before applying. \nAPPLY HERE by Friday\, September 13\, 2024. \nHere are the application questions\, so you can start planning your responses. \nPlease contact david_havelick@harvard.edu if you have any questions.
URL:https://sustainable.harvard.edu/event/apply-cssl-2024/
CATEGORIES:Application Deadlines,Open to Harvard Community,Student Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240905T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240905T183000
DTSTAMP:20260706T062134
CREATED:20240816T165224Z
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SUMMARY:Fall 2024 Information Session for Council of Student Sustainability Leaders (CSSL)
DESCRIPTION:Managed by the Harvard Office for Sustainability\, the Council of Sustainability Leaders (CSSL) comprises Harvard graduate and undergraduate students who lead and are involved in sustainability-related student groups on campus. \nCSSL provides an opportunity for Harvard students to work together with other students from across the University’s Schools on sustainability projects\, to connect and network with sustainability leaders (including faculty\, and administration)\, and to provide feedback and recommendations on Harvard’s sustainability initiatives. \nExpectations: Attend weekly meetings and periodic dinners\, work on collaborative projects\, and give feedback on sustainability initiatives throughout the year. \nInformation Session: RSVP here for the 2024 CSSL Info Session on September 5 @ 5:30-6:30pm (a Zoom link will be sent ahead of time). For anyone who cannot attend\, the recording will be posted here on September 6. \nNote that you must attend or watch the recording from a CSSL Info Session before applying. \nAPPLY HERE by Friday\, September 13\, 2024. \nHere are the application questions\, so you can start planning your responses. \nPlease contact david_havelick@harvard.edu if you have any questions.
URL:https://sustainable.harvard.edu/event/cssl-fall-2024-info-session/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Application Deadlines,Info Session,Open to Harvard Community,Student Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240904T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240904T170000
DTSTAMP:20260706T062134
CREATED:20240816T182242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T182242Z
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SUMMARY:Apply by Sept. 4: Harvard Business School Student Sustainability Associates (SSAs)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sustainable.harvard.edu/organization/student-sustainability-associates/#new_tab
CATEGORIES:Application Deadlines,Student Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240626T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240626T133000
DTSTAMP:20260706T062134
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Labs Vendor Fair
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Sustainable Labs Vendor Fair on June 26 from 11:30 am-1:30 pm at Countway Plaza\, where more than a dozen suppliers will be on-site to share information and show examples of their sustainable products for laboratories. \nQuestions? Email susan_bottino@harvard.edu. This is an informational event. Hosting of these vendors does not imply endorsement by Harvard.  \nIn partnership with VWR and a collaboration between the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health\, Harvard School of Dental Medicine\, Harvard Medical School\, Harvard Office for Sustainability\, and EcoOpportunity.
URL:https://sustainable.harvard.edu/event/sustainable-labs-vendor-fair/
LOCATION:Countway Plaza\, 10 Shattuck Street\, Boston\, 02115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to Harvard Community
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240429T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240429T130000
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CREATED:20240422T142249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T145843Z
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SUMMARY:Meet Your Bees Workshop
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-your-bees-workshop-tickets-881967196627?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_source=email&utm_medium=sparkpost&utm_campaign=postpublish#new_tab
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240419T094500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260706T062134
CREATED:20240401T110034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T133938Z
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SUMMARY:Charles River Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:Due to weather\, this event has been rescheduled from Friday\, April 12 to Friday\, April 19. \nTake action on Earth Day and join your Harvard community members and friends for a Charles River Clean-up on Friday\, April 19th\, from 9:45 am to 12 pm! The Charles River Conservancy will be providing a brief education on the local watershed and provide tools and training for the morning. \nAll Harvard community members and their family and friends are welcome to participate! Limited to the first 80 people. \nYou must register with your Harvard email address to receive event location information and details. \nQuestions? Email emily_flynn-pesquera@hks.harvard.edu.
URL:https://sustainable.harvard.edu/event/charles-river-clean-up-2024/
LOCATION:Cambridge\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240418T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240418T140000
DTSTAMP:20260706T062134
CREATED:20240220T183915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T175910Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Celebration on Science Center Plaza
DESCRIPTION:Join the Harvard Office for Sustainability and Harvard Common Spaces for an Earth Day Festival on Thursday\, April 18\, 2024 from 12 to 2 pm at the Science Center Plaza. \n\nBring everyday items you no longer need and pick up stuff for free at a Freecycle hosted by the Resource Efficiency Program & Harvard Recycling. No donation is required to shop!\nHave electronics to recycle? Harvard University Information Technology will collect them!\nBring your bike to be checked up and commute safely and sustainably back home.\nLearn from and connect with Harvard groups tabling at the event.\n\n  \nQuestions? Email sustainability@harvard.edu
URL:https://sustainable.harvard.edu/event/earth-day-celebration-on-science-center-plaza/
LOCATION:The Science Center Plaza\, 1 Oxford Street\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231112
DTSTAMP:20260706T062134
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T131009Z
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SUMMARY:Application Deadline: OFS Data Analytics Student Position
DESCRIPTION:The Harvard University Office for Sustainability (OFS) seeks an energetic and enthusiastic student interested in a paid data analytics position for Academic Year 2023. In this paid position\, you will have the opportunity to gain experience in using analytics to inform sustainability strategy and to communicate progress towards key sustainability goals. \nThe position requires approximately 3-5 hours per week\, working mostly on your own schedule\, with periodic check-in meetings. There is flexibility based on coursework and academic schedule. \nTo apply\, submit resumes to gitanjali_singh@harvard.edu – please send your resume\, as well as a sample Python script (including appropriate documentation)\, that you wrote independently by November 11\, 2023.  \nResponsibilities include: \n\nPython scripting relevant to sustainable food analytics\, data entry automation\, and web scraping.\nGenerating data visuals in Python\, R\, Tableau\, PowerBI\, or other visualization software as needed.\n\nCompensation: Commensurate with experience\, $20-23/hr \nQualifications: \n\nIntermediate-level Python coding is essential—a code sample is a required part of this application\n\n\nIntermediate-level R coding is a plus\, particularly relevant to Shiny applications.\nKnowledge of data visualization tools in Python and R\, as well as Tableau or other packages is a plus.\nMust be able to work independently and collaboratively.\nMust be able to manage projects from inception through completion.\nAttention to detail is essential.\n\nPreferred Class Level: Sophomore\, Junior\, Senior\, Master’s Student
URL:https://sustainable.harvard.edu/event/application-deadline-2023-24-ofs-data-student-position/
CATEGORIES:Application Deadlines
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231014
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SUMMARY:Apply for a Sustainability Student Grant by Friday\, October 13\, 2023 Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Do you need funding for a creative project that would contribute to a sustainable campus community at Harvard? Apply for a Sustainability Student Grant by 11:59 pm on Friday\, October 13\, 2023. \nThe Office for Sustainability founded the Student Grant program in 2010 to provide students with seed funding to support new ideas and innovative projects that address global sustainability challenges with on-campus applications. This year\, we are especially interested in projects focused on environmental justice\, social equity\, diversity\, inclusion\, and belonging. The Program funds projects that are specifically aligned with the goals\, standards\, and commitments in Harvard’s Sustainability Plan. Special consideration is given to projects that address climate change and enhance human well-being. \nApply for a Student Grant\n\nReview the Student Grant eligibility and application checklist and explore past projects for inspiration.\nApplications will be due Friday\, October 13\, 2023\, and are considered on a rolling basis between now and then.\nIf you are interested in applying but have questions\, or would like to discuss a potential project idea\, please email rachel_martinez@harvard.edu to set up a quick consulting session.\nNote that we are especially interested in projects that in addition to addressing sustainability challenges\, address topics around environmental justice\, social equity\, diversity\, and inclusion and belonging.
URL:https://sustainable.harvard.edu/event/apply-for-a-sustainability-student-grant-by-friday-october-13-2023-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Application Deadlines,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230914
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T131002Z
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SUMMARY:Apply to CSSL by September 13\, 2023 deadline
DESCRIPTION:Apply to the Council of Sustainability Leaders this year to make a positive impact on sustainability at Harvard. The deadline to apply is 11:59 pm on Wednesday\, September 13\, 2023. \nWhat is CSSL?: Managed by the Harvard Office for Sustainability\, the Council of Sustainability Leaders (CSSL) comprises Harvard graduate and undergraduate students who lead and are involved in sustainability-related student groups on campus. CSSL provides an opportunity for Harvard students to work together with other students from across the University’s Schools on sustainability projects\, to connect and network with sustainability leaders (including students\, faculty\, and administration)\, and to provide feedback and recommendations on Harvard’s climate\, health\, equity\, and sustainability initiatives. \nCSSL Member Expectations: Attend weekly meetings and periodic dinners\, work on collaborative projects\, and give feedback on Office for Sustainability initiatives throughout the year. \nInfo Session: Please note that prior to applying\, all applicants are expected to have attended or watched a recording of the info session held on September 7\, 2023. \nApplication: The deadline for CSSL applications is Wednesday\, September 13\, 2023. View a list of the questions included in the application so you can begin preparing your responses.
URL:https://sustainable.harvard.edu/event/application-deadline-for-cssl-september-13-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230907T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230907T183000
DTSTAMP:20260706T062134
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T150614Z
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SUMMARY:Council of Student Sustainability Leaders (CSSL) Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Prior to applying by the Sept. 13\, 2023 deadline\, all applicants must have attended or watched a recording of this Sept. 7 CSSL Info Session. \n— \nAre you interested in applying to the Council of Sustainability Leaders this year? Attend an upcoming info session on Thursday\, September 7\, 2023\, to learn about CSSL! Note that attending this info session or watching the recording of the session is a requirement before applying. \nWhat is CSSL?: Managed by the Harvard Office for Sustainability\, the Council of Sustainability Leaders (CSSL) comprises Harvard graduate and undergraduate students who lead and are involved in sustainability-related student groups on campus. CSSL provides an opportunity for Harvard students to work together with other students from across the University’s Schools on sustainability projects\, to connect and network with sustainability leaders (including students\, faculty\, and administration)\, and to provide feedback and recommendations on Harvard’s climate\, health\, equity\, and sustainability initiatives. \nCSSL Member Expectations: Attend weekly meetings and periodic dinners\, work on collaborative projects\, and give feedback on Office for Sustainability initiatives throughout the year. \nInfo Session: Thursday\, September 7 @ 5:30-6:30 pm (RSVP to receive the Zoom link) \nApplication: The deadline for CSSL applications is September 13. Applications open here on September 8. In the meantime\, view a list of the questions included in the application so you can begin preparing your responses.
URL:https://sustainable.harvard.edu/event/council-of-student-sustainability-leaders-cssl-information-session/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Info Session
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230512T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230512T143000
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Harvard Reception
DESCRIPTION:As part of Harvard Climate Action Week\, the Office for Sustainability recognizes faculty\, staff\, and students for their support of the University’s sustainability initiatives as we all work together toward a holistic approach to climate\, equity\, and health. \nThis is an invitation-only event.
URL:https://sustainable.harvard.edu/event/sustainable-harvard-reception/
CATEGORIES:Private Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230421T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230421T120000
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SUMMARY:Charles River Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:Take action on Earth Day and join your Harvard community members and friends for a Charles River Clean-up on Friday\, April 21 from 10 am to 12 pm! The Charles River Conservancy will be providing a brief education on the local watershed and provide tools and training for the morning. \nAll Harvard community members and their family and friends are welcome to participate! Limited to the first 75 people. SIGN UP BY FRIDAY\, APRIL 14 WITH YOUR HARVARD EMAIL ADDRESS \nHosted by the Harvard Kennedy School\, Harvard Office for Sustainability\, Harvard Graduate School of Education\, Harvard Real Estate\,  Harvard Environmental Health & Safety\, and Harvard Business School. Questions? Email emily_flynn-pesquera@hks.harvard.edu.
URL:https://sustainable.harvard.edu/event/charles-river-clean-up/
LOCATION:Cambridge\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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