Barnard EcoReps

11/07/2018

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/morocco-turns-the-sahara-desert-into-a-solar-energy-oasis?utm_content=bufferc4bad&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Morocco says it wants to be the Saudi Arabia of solar energy. Its flagship project is a first-of-its-kind, $9-billion energy plant called Noor, meaning "light" in Arabic, and the size of the city of Paris. Special correspondent Monica Villamizar reports from the city of Ouarzazate.

10/30/2018

Meeting tonight 6 pm! 303 Altschul!

10/30/2018

Hello everyone,

Meeting tonight at 6:00 pm! You know it already, 303 Altschul. We'll play a game tonight and have snacks. Request for snacks welcome!

10/23/2018

These record breaking temperatures can affect the health of millions of people from young to old.

In the future, the mix of heat and humidity could be so extreme that the evaporation of human sweat may not sufficiently cool our bodies.

10/16/2018

EcoRep Meeting Tonight at 7 PM Altschul 303! Come over and get some free donuts, chips, chocolate mints, and an ANIMAL SQUISHIE!!! First come, first served!

10/12/2018

Free Ride Day!
This Saturday, Oct. 13 is Free Ride Day!! Sign up for your free CitiBike passes here. Go out and enjoy the fresh NYC air!!

Experience the best way to get around Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens & Jersey City with Citi Bike, New York’s bike share system.

10/07/2018

Hello EcoReps,

We are having our meeting next Tuesday (10/15) because we are having the greenhouse tour this week! For the winners from our trivia, we will contact you when your prizes arrive.

Have you ever wanted to see what's in those mysterious glass rooms on Milbank Roof? Come tour rare flowers and exotic plants at Barnard's Arthur Ross Greenhouse! Home to the co**se flower!!! We will meet in the lobby of Milbank on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 10:30 AM. Please be on time! PLEASE RSVP by replying to this email!

09/24/2018

S'Well to donate free reusable water bottles to 320,000 NYC high schoolers! Keep up the great work in reducing plastic waste in our oceans and rivers!!

The company S’Well is giving the water bottles to every New York City high school student in a program that aims to raise environmental consciousness.

09/23/2018

Hey everyone,

We hope you enjoyed the hike to Lamont if you went! Our first meeting is this Tuesday, 6 pm in Altschul 303! If you're interested in sustainability or want to share your love for nature, then come over on! Just curious? We're welcome to all!

Stop by and see if you're an EcoRep at heart!

09/21/2018

Calling all EcoReps! 💚

The Earth Institute is looking for volunteers for this year’s Lamont-Doherty Open House, scheduled for Saturday, October 13th from 10am-4pm. Volunteer assignments vary and range from greeting visitors at the welcome tent to assisting in tents with demonstrations and activities. Volunteers staff the tour sign-up tables, help direct attendees, staff exhibits, help with lectures, and generally troubleshoot problems as they occur and fill in as needed.
The Open House website, https://openhouse.ldeo.columbia.edu/ has current information on the exhibits, shuttle schedules, etc.

Lunch will be provided, and all volunteers are invited to attend the Volunteer After-Party that starts at 4:30pm behind Lamont Hall.

We ask that you volunteer for a 2-3 hour period. If you have a strong preference for your time slot, get in touch with the Earth Institute as soon as possible. The time before and after your slot is yours to explore the event.

Volunteer time slots are:
8-10am
10-12pm
12-2pm
2-4pm

Volunteers should arrive 15-30 minutes before their assignment begins (travel to the event via the Columbia/Lamont Shuttle on 120th outside of Teacher's College - approximately 45 minutes). This allows time to check in at the Welcome Tent to receive an event t-shirt, a name tag, lunch voucher, and assignment instructions.

If you are interested please let Phebe Pierson ([email protected]) at the Earth Institute know if you would like to sign up to volunteer! Please send her an email including the following:

-What time slot you prefer
-Your t-shirt size (unisex)
-Dietary restrictions
-Your cell phone #

Once you have sent your information, there will be a confirmation email with details on how to get to Lamont and your assignment for that day. Any additional questions about timing and travel can be emailed to Phebe. Any questions about the volunteering experience and what it is like for students can be emailed to Sonia Cisneros ([email protected]).

We hope you consider this fun opportunity to explore and learn more about the environment and Columbia's campus out of New York City!

Home Enjoy • Explore • Learn Whether you’re an aspiring young scientist or a long-time science enthusiast, you’re sure to enjoy Lamont-Doherty’s Open House. Tour a lab, participate in hands-on earth science demonstrations, and learn from world-renowned researchers about their latest discov...