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Stop the Climate Denier Cabinet Public Protest
January 9, 2017
WHO: All are invited. SPONSORS: 350.org, Climate Action Now, Western, MA, Represent.Us Western Mass. Climate Action Now is an inclusive, grassroots community of people, connected by our passion to preserve a livable world and create a more just society through organizing, action and public education. We are dedicated to building a powerful, unstoppable climate justice movement in our corner of the world, a movement essential to preventing climate catastrophe.
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Coolidge Bridge, Northampton
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Events Off Campus

Drive Green
January 21, 2017
Green your ride and your electric bill with Drive Green and New England Green Start! The Center for EcoTechnology (CET), in partnership with Mass Energy Consumers Alliance, is promoting a limited time opportunity to buy or lease a brand new Electric Vehicle at a deeply discounted price. And you can power your new EV with 100% New England generated renewable energy, making a dramatic reduction in your carbon footprint! CET will be on hand to answer your questions about these exciting programs that can help you dramatically reduce your reliance on fossil fuels, and will offer a presentation on the programs from 11AM-Noon. You will also have an opportunity to see and test drive an electric car! Free. Please register below:
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Hitchcock Center for the Environment 845 West Street Amherst, MA 01002
9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Women's March and Rally in Northampton!
January 21, 2017
Unable to join the Women's March in Washington, Boston or New York? Join it in Northampton! Beginning at 10:00 AM we will live stream the march in the Social Room of the Unitarian Society, 220 Main St, and provide information about community organizations in our area. Come see how you can get involved! You are welcome to bring a lunch. For those who want to protest, a march will begin at 11:30 at Sheldon Field, and end next to the Unitarian Society, at Pulaski Park. At 12:30 PM, we'll have a rally. Speakers will include Mary Ford, the first female mayor of Northampton; Diana Sierra from the Pioneer Valley Workers Center; Marty Nathan from the Markham-Nathan Fund for Social Justice, La Cliniquita and Climate Action Now; and legendary activist Frances Crowe. Smith alum Myra Lam, from the American Friends Service Committee, will emcee. Save carbon! Raise your voice here in the Valley! For questions, email usnfsocialjustice @ gmail.com, or visit the Facebook page below:
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Unitarian Society, 220 Main St/Pulaski Park, Northampton
10:00 pm

Events at Smith

Presidential Colloquium: Rachel Maddow
January 23, 2017
MSNBC news anchor Rachel Maddow reflects on the 2016 presidential election.
John M. Greene Hall
10:00 am

Presidential Colloquium: Ana Navarro
January 24, 2017
CNN commentator Ana Navarro will offer reflections on the 2016 presidential election.
John M. Greene Hall
5:00 pm

Summer Jobs and Internships for STEM Students
January 27, 2017
An overview of specific resources and techniques for securing a summer position in the STEM field. Students of all class years are welcome to attend. Pizza will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
McConnell 103
12:15 pm to 1:00 pm

Events Off Campus

Want to make a difference for climate change? CAN Meeting
January 23, 2017
Get involved! Climate Action Now Massachusetts needs you to help pass climate change legislation in Massachusetts this year. Attend the meeting of Climate Action Now. The group is especially recruiting STUDENTS for this meeting. • With a carbon fee and rebate system carbon emissions will be reduced; low and moderate income residents will come out ahead. • Learn how you can help! Contact Mary Jo Maffei: Maryjomaffei22 @ gmail.com or txt 413-265-6390
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Unitarian Meetinghouse, downtown Amherst (next to Bart’s ice cream)
7:00 pm

Information Session: Graduate Program in Sustainable Landscape Planning & Design
January 28, 2017
The Conway School is hosting an information session here at our Easthampton Campus that will include an overview of the program, presentations by two current students, and presentations by two alums, both of whom are involved in food production and agriculture (Jamie Pottern of Mt. Grace Land Conservation Trust and Marie Macchiarolo of Green City Growers in Boston). Students graduate from our program with a Master of Science in Ecological Design. More information and the registration form can be found at the link below:
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Mill 180, 180 Pleasant Street, Easthampton
10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Public Forum: Climate Action in a Time of Crisis
January 28, 2017
2016 was the warmest year in modern history. Every day scientists report further signs of climate change. Yet, far from helping, the new administration seems determined to make things worse. It’s up to the states. Join MA Senate President Stan Rosenberg, Amherst Rep. Solomon Goldstein-Rose, Smith professor Nat Fortune, and activist Marty Nathan to discuss what the Commonwealth can do. Followed by workshops and break out groups to help make your voice heard. Free.
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First Churches sanctuary, 129 Main Street, Northampton
3:00 pm