Sustainability is something that many of us at GMC are working toward, and because it is such a large concept, there are many ways to for us to get closer to it. The following is a collection of stories collected and written by GMC students in the Fall 2011 course of Images of Nature, about some [...]
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Declinations underlining its progressions
By Minh Ho Human history is a process that is composed of many patterns of improvement and decline, which focus on the enhancement of human life. Many developments in technology and food production have been recognized as the triumphs of humans — however these triumphs have been overshadowed by the resulting problems existed before the [...]
Kyla’s heady sustainable tips
The Eco-Reps program, designed and managed by Sustainability Office Manager Kyla Jaquish, will be up and running this spring semester 2011! This program is funded by a SCGF proposals written in the late fall of 2010. This program is designed to create students leaders in regards to campus sustainability. Interested students apply for the position [...]
Obama visits Schenectady
Schenectady, NY-On Friday, Jan. 21, President Barack Obama visited GE’s steam turbine and generator facility. Obama spoke to a crowd of 400 inside the plant, receiving his introduction by GE CEO, Jeffrey Immelt. Immelt, a two year member of the President’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board, was recently appointed leader of Obama’s Council on Jobs and [...]
Exciting news from SCGF
It’s a new year and SCGF (Student Campus Greening Fund) has exciting news to share with you! First of all, we have great news about the Fall Grants. Thanks to your support and votes the projects that have been approved include: a freezer for Chartwell’s (that will enable more use of local/farm produce), a bridge [...]
S.R.I – socially responsible investing – the right choice for GMC?
BY TRISHA CLOUTIER A socially responsible investment strategy seeks financial pay-offs and a more socially-conscious world. That’s right, S.R.I. stands for Socially Responsible Investing/investments. For those of you who haven’t heard of S.R.I. before, here is a brief explanation of its purpose. Most institutions use some type of investment strategy to increase the funds for their [...]
Howl Back
Allen Ginsberg! I am with you in Newark Where the grown-up rats mutter to themselves under archaic marquis lettering that clicks and turns like tap-shoes on mute insect feet. I am with you in Newark Where I am told never to venture without purpose For fear of the negro turning my dirty skirts upside down. [...]
