No General Meeting this Week---COME OUT TO THE FARMER'S MARKET & Volunteer!

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Trojan Fresh Market THIS THURSDAY!!!

Thursday 11-4PM, Alumni Park

Come out to volunteer! 9-11AM for set up or any time from 11-4PM during the market to pass out free recipe cards and promote our upcoming clothing drive! Email our Farmer's Market Chair Meera at dahyabha@usc.edu your availability to help out by Wednesday.

Also, PLEASE invite all your friends to our facebook event for the market.

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Cool events to check out this week...

The Marshall Society and Business Lab is hosting its monthly Lunch and Learn on Thursday, November 19th from 11:00-12:30pm in VKC 156 and there will be FREE LUNCH! This event is open to everyone and anyone so please feel free to RSVP and invite your friends.

The guest speaker will be Craig Scott, Product Planning Manager - Environmental Vehicles at Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. Craig Scott holds an MBA from the USC Marshall School of Business and heads the team of designers that create Toyota’s environmental vehicles, including the hybrid Prius. Toyota spends an average of nearly one million dollars an hour on R&D to develop the cars and technologies of the future - cars that deliver higher fuel economy with lower vehicle emissions. Ten percent of Toyota’s U.S. sales are hybrids and Toyota has sold nearly 75% of all the hybrids in America so far. Craig Scott plays a vital role in the success of Toyota’s green vehicles. Come hear about what future plans Toyota has for green vehicles!

RSVP for the event at https://marshallapps.usc.edu/mems/?eventId=1176

For more information visit our Facebook Event Page:http://bit.ly/3disYe
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Environmental Volunteer Opportunities THIS SATURDAY!

November Friends and Neighbors Service Day

Looking for an opportunity to volunteer with fellow Trojans? Want to help the local community? The November Friends and Neighbors Service Day will take place on Saturday, November 21st (8am-noon) .

Friends and Neighbors Service Days are one‐day volunteer projects designed to introduce members of the USC community to social service agencies that address social, political, and cultural issues found in Los Angeles. These service events take place on Saturdays throughout the school year and provide a great opportunity to meet fellow students as well as get involved in the surrounding community.

On November 21st, students, alumni, faculty, and staff will have the opportunity to volunteer at sites throughout the Los Angeles community. The projects for this service day will revolve around various social issues including:

· Art and culture

· Beautification

· Environmental

· Friendly visiting

· Shelter

· Youth

To sign up for this service day, please visit this our website and fill out the registration form. If your student organization would like to participate in this service day as a group, please contact the Volunteer Center directly via telephone at 213-740-7012 or via email at volctr@gmail.com.

No general meeting this week--come out to our documentary screening instead! (details below)

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MY OWN TWO FEET Documentary Screening THIS Week!

(co-sponsored with USC Snow Sports Club)

When: Thursday, November 5th, 6-8PM

Where: VKC 100

What: documentary depicting snowboarding and the adventurous life it affords while reducing our carbon footprint; more information can be found athttp://leewardcinema.com/

Event includes delicious food from Organic to Go & free raffle prizes! You don't want to miss it!

Note: if you would like to help Theresa put up our posters for the event email her at tkurth@usc.edu by tomorrow!

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Farmer's Market last week was a success...big thank you to everyone who came out to help! The canvas totes and recipe cards were a hit. Stay tuned for more opportunities to volunteer at the market this month.

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Community Garden Update: We are in the process of submitting a proposal for a community garden on campus. Environment First and Calpirg are heading the project (with the support of USG and the sustainability council) and we're hopeful that anyone interested in heading up the project will join us in our efforts this year. Details to come at next week's general meeting.

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Let's become America's Greenest Campus Contest! (details below)

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:

Hello USC Green People,

We need your help asap to try and pull off a last minute win in the America's Greenest Campus Contest. All you need to do is register here: http://climateculture.com/americas_greenest_campus/. Make sure to register with your usc.edu email. It takes 30 seconds and you can learn a ton on the Climate Culture Web site about reducing your impact! Please forward this to all your friends to help us go viral and pull off a huge last minute upset!!!!

Cheers,

Matthew Oden

USC | Sustainability

Program Manager

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SIGN UP: BEACH CLEAN UP

When: Saturday October 17th, 9:30 AM-12 PM

Where: Playa del Ray Beach

Respond with your RSVP & spread the word! All are welcome to join (carpool space permitting:))

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events to check out this week:

Monday 9/28

7pm in Zumberge Hall (ZHS) 118

The Sierra Club’s Campuses Beyond Coal Campaign here at USC is having a
Kick-Off Meeting for all students, alumni, and other campus community
members interested in working to move USC and L.A beyond coal energy to
renewable energy. There's gonna be free food!

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Tuesday 9/29

Presented by Engineers without Borders.

Jonah Reynolds gives an overview of Earthship Biotecture and update on the latest in sustainable design and construction. Carbon zero buildings by the leaders is sustainable, green buildings, Earthship Biotecture. http://www.earthship.org

Date:	Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Time:	6:00pm - 10:00pm
Location:	University of Southern California Taper Hall of Humanities - Room 202
Street:	3501 Trousdale Pky.
City/Town:	Los Angeles, CA

email kbase@earthship.net to RSVP or RSVP via facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=134152589377&index=1

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High Textbook Cost Awareness: Textbook Monster

Trousdale 10-2pm, Tuesday Sept. 29th

CALPIRG raises student awareness about the cost of textbooks. Have students sign petition urging USG to endorse making textbooks cheaper. Come sign our petition!

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Wednesday 9/30

Students Talk Back: Brown Bag Lunch Series

Obama and Climate Change: Energy, the Environment, and Congress’ Next Challenge

11:30am-1pm (Program begins at 12pm)

Senior Commons Room (enter through EVK cafeteria)

Free lunch will be served.

Sponsored by: The Unruh Institute of Politics, Department of Political Science, The Daily Trojan, PSA, College Democrats and College Republicans.

Congratulations to our new FANTASTIC officers!

Will Roper, External Communications Chair

Theresa Kurth, Communications/PR Chair

Meera Dahyabhai, Farmer's Market Chair

Alison Lerner, Earth Week/Special Events

Don't forget, the first officer meeting is Thursday, 6PM in VKC 105. See you then!

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DOWNLOAD AN ECO FONT (& remember to recycle those empty ink cartridges)

Tired of paying ridiculous amounts for printer ink cartridges that never seem to last long enough? Check out www.ecofont.eu. I came across this free font download over the summer and found it to be a great way to reduce ink consumption. Try out the free download and see for yourself!

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Check out these new environment organizations & opportunities...

Earth Aid (www.earthaid.net <http://www.earthaid.net/> ) has developed the
first free service that enables individuals to track their electric, gas,
and water usage in one place online, receive customized tips to help them
save, and earn rewards if they save-points that they can redeem for
discounts at local businesses. This fall, we are launching a University
Organizing Fellowship to empower students to work on the front lines in the
fight against climate change in their communities, and in the process, we're
providing training on a variety of topics, from community organizing to
event planning and more. For students interested in issues of energy and
environment, Earth Aid's cutting-edge measurement technology, vision of
sustainability, and commitment to metrics-based organizing will provide a
valuable and rewarding experience. The deadline to apply is Friday, October
2, and we're accepting applications online at
http://www.earthaid.net/action_center/university_fellows.

Looking for a unique volunteer opportunity? Check out www.ecosurfvolunteers.org!

Interested in traveling to South American over winter break to work on sustainable development projects? Check our USC's newest environment club, The USC Global Environmental Brigades (www.uscenvironmentalbrigades.org)

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SIGN UP: BEACH CLEAN UP

When: Saturday October 17th, 9:30 AM-12 PM

Where: Playa del Ray Beach

Respond with your RSVP & spread the word! All are welcome to join (carpool space permitting:))

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SEND US EVENTS & ANNOUCEMENTS!

We will send out a weekly newsletter by Sunday night and post the contents on to our blog (www.uscenvironment1st.blogspot.com). If you have any announcements please send them in by the end of the week and we'll be sure to include them in the newsletter.

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E1 Calendar Overview
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:

Thursday: First Officer Meeting, 6PM, VKC 105
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:

THIS WEEK'S GENERAL MEETING: Sept. 17th @ Founder's Park, 6PM

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Katherine Heiland, Co-President, heiland@usc.edu
Riti Chandiok, Co-President, ritichan@usc.edu

Thanks to everyone who came out to our first meeting with some great ideas. This week we want to choose a couple of events to focus our attention on for the semester and get planning! Looking forward to seeing everyone Thursday evening.

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APPLY FOR AN OFFICER POSITION

Thank you to everyone who applied for an officer position. Officers will be announced this Thursday at our general meeting. We'll be accepting applications until Tuesday for those of you who may have forgotten to send us your interest! You are welcome to apply to all openings, but in particular we are looking for greater interests for the positions of Farmer's Market Chair. Responsibilities are below...

Farmer's Market Chair

Internal Communications (secretarial position, send our weekly newsletter)

External Communications (public relations, liasion with other organizations)

Earth Week Chair (plan and coordinate earth week events for this spring)

Special Events (whatever you want it to be! whether you want to plan a movie screening or guest lecture, we are open to your ideas)

Please send us a paragraph describing your interest in the position and why you would be a great fit by THIS TUESDAY! _____________________________

SEND US EVENTS & ANNOUCEMENTS!

We will send out a weekly newsletter by Sunday night and post the contents on to our blog (www.uscenvironment1st.blogspot.com). If you have any announcements please send them in by the end of the week and we'll be sure to include them in the newsletter.
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TROJAN FARMER'S MARKET THIS WEEK!

Thursday, Sept. 17th

Alumni Park

*DETAILS on volunteer opportunities to come

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Welcome Back to E1!

Environment First meets every other Thursday @ 6:00PM in Founder's Park OR VKC 105

No General Meeting this week-enjoy your long weekend!
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Katherine Heiland, Co-President, heiland@usc.edu
Riti Chandiok, Co-President, ritichan@usc.edu

Thank you to everyone that came out Thursday for our first meeting of the year! There were lots of great ideas generated, and we look forward to working with each of you to make our goals a reality.

Our main goals for this semester include:

1. Improving recycling program on campus

2. Introducing composting to dining facilities

3. Educating students on sustainability

4. Increasing community outreach through monthly philanthropy events

5. Encouraging increased energy efficiency for buildings on campus

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APPLY FOR AN OFFICER POSITION

In order to achieve these goals, we are going to need your help! The best way to take

an active role in Environment First is to hold a position where you will be given responsibilities matched to your interests. We want to make sure you get out everything you put in to this organization. The current open positions include:

Farmer's Market Chair

Internal Communications (secretarial position, send our weekly newsletter)

External Communications (public relations, liasion with other organizations)

Earth Week Chair (plan and coordinate earth week events for this spring)

Philanthropy Chair (organize monthly volunteer project in greater LA area)

Special Events (whatever you want it to be! whether you want to plan a movie screening or guest lecture, we are open to your ideas)

Please send us a paragraph describing your interest in the position and why you would be a great fit by next Thursday, September 10th. Feel free to apply to multiple positions!

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SEND US EVENTS & ANNOUCEMENTS!

We will send out a weekly newsletter by Sunday night and post the contents on to our blog (www.uscenvironment1st.blogspot.com). If you have any announcements please send them in by the end of the week and we'll be sure to include them in the newsletter.
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MOVIE SCREENING: Crude, the Price of Oil

This Wednesday, Sept. 9th

SCA 112, George Lucas Building

RSVP @ http://www-cntv.usc.edu/about/events/event_2009090281080.htm

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E1 Calendar Overview
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday: Crude Movie Screening in SCA 112

deadline to turn in your filled up petitions to Riti, email us when you are done with them so we can arrange a pick up time/place
Thursday: deadline for Officer Applications
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:

Newsleaf 4/26

Hey Earth Lovers!

We hope you're surviving life post-Earth Week! Thanks so much to everyone who helped volunteer or participated in Earth Week!

We need one more person to step up for the E1 Co-Prez position! We have loved being your Co-Presidents this past semester and hope you will continue to pass down our love for the environment. Shoot us an email at USCenvironment1st@gmail.com by Wednesday with a short paragraph about yourself if you're interested!

The USC Center for Sustainable Cities is hosting a Cities and Climate Change Conference on Thursday, April 30th from 9AM-5PM at the USC Davidson Conference Center. Sounds like an amazing opportunity to explore how we can build better cities and how the green economy can relieve the pressure on the disadvantaged. Registration required. For more info, go to: http://www.usc.edu/sustainablecities/iccc.html.

Check out SC for H.O.N.V.O. (Healthy, Organic, Nutritious, Vegan Options) @ http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=85247604248. They are in support of bringing healthier food options to USC. Even if you aren't a vegan, help show USC how important it is for the students to get organic foods in our dining halls and on campus restaurants. More info below.

Melody&Jacob

Also below, see the details on this week's screening of Garbage Dreams at the Newport Beach Film Festival. See the flyer attached for more information.


Amy Aronson, SC for H.O.N.V.O.

Hello all,

My name is Amy Aronson and I am working with fellow student Justin Feldman on the SC for H.O.N.V.O. (Healthy, Organic, Nutritious, Vegan Options) Campaign. Our goal is to show Trojan Hospitality that there is a demand for more vegetarian and vegan options on campus, and that although vegetarianism may not be the majority for USC students, it is the responsibility of Trojan Hospitality to provide accessibility to healthy eating choices for all students. We are currently working on a letter-writing campaign to Trojan Hospitality to get their attention and show them that there is a demand for healthy/vegetarian/vegan options on campus. We would greatly appreciate your support and solidarity, which you can show by writing an email to Trojan Hospitality. Attached is a template for a letter requesting more vegan options on campus. You can follow this template exactly, but it may be more effective to customize the letter to your liking.

Please email this letter to Hilary Cooper (hcooper@auxiliaries.usc.edu), Patrice Barber (pbarber@usc.edu), Jeffrey Miller (millerj@usc.edu), and Scott Shuttleworth (shuttlew@usc.edu). It would also be great if you could CC me (amyearonson@gmail.com) and Justin Feldman (jifeldma@usc.edu).

On a very important side note, Justin and I had an unfortunate incident at EVK today. We discovered that a tamale that was clearly marked as VEGAN was actually full of chicken. It is clear that Trojan Hospitality and the dining halls on campus do not take dietary restrictions, lifestyles, and food allergies seriously. If you agree that this is TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE, please let Trojan Hospitality know!

Thank you for your time and Happy Earth Day!

Sincerely,

Amy Aronson

GARBAGE DREAMS

"Filmed over four years, GARBAGE DREAMS follows three teenage boys - born into the trash trade and growing up in the world's largest garbage village. It is the home to 60,000 Zaballeen, Arabic for "garbage people."
The Zaballeen survive by recycling the city's waste. These entrepreneurial garbage workers recycle 80% of all the garbage they collect, creating what is arguably the world's most efficient waste system.
When the city they keep clean suddenly decides to replace the Zaballeen with multinational garbage disposal companies, the Zaballeen community finds itself at a crossroads. Face to face with the globalization of their trade, each of the teenage boys is forced to make choices that will impact his future and the survival of his community.

When asked what she hopes to accomplish with Garbage Dreams Mai replied, "I hope that the film brings new awareness to the issue of trash/recycling but in a new way, not just as a pressing environmental issue, but as a global phenomenon and a way of survival for much of the planet's poor."

I firmly believe that this film should be seen by as many people as possible. Garbage Dreams is the kind of film demands a reaction, or at the very least a self-examination. Take a look at what others are saying about this provocative and powerful film:

HEALTHLINE
http://www.healthline.com/blogs/exercise_fitness/2009/04/fast-fitness-recycling-and-movie.html

THE AUSTINIST

http://austinist.com/2009/03/17/sxsw_film_review_garbage_dreams.php#comments

IFC (The Value of a Garbage Can in Austin, TX)

http://www.ifc.com/videos/sxsw-2009-the-value-of-a-garbage-can-in-austin-texas.php

THE ROYAL GAZETTE

http://www.theroyalgazette.com/siftology.royalgazette/Article/article.jsp?articleId=7d93c2f30030024&sectionId=80

We hope you will view this as an opportunity not only to help educate people about environmental stewardship; but to encourage new ways of thinking about sustainable living, overcoming adversity, and the value of the human spirit.

Thank you in advance for your help in spreading the word about the arrival of this film at the Newport Beach Film Festival. We hope to see you there!

Sincerely,
Joyce Cha

www.garbagedreams.com
To find out more information about where to purchase tickets and for screening dates and times at the Newport Beach, follow this link: http://www.newportbeachfilmfest.c

Go Trojans! Go Green!
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Environment 1st
University of Southern California
http://uscenvironment1st.blogspot.com/
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USCenvironment1st@gmail.com

APRIL 13

Environment First meets Thursday @ 6:00PM in GFS 105
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Melody Tsai, Co-President, melodyts@usc.edu
Jacob Jensen, Co-President, jacobjen@usc.edu


Hello Earth Lovers!!

Our next meeting will be this Thursday, April 16th, at 6PM in GFS 105, we will be making fliers for Earth Week publicity. Get creative with fliers and help us get the word out about Earth Week!

Join the Earth Week Facebook group (http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=73646271476&ref=ts) and invite you friends!! Check out the Schedule of Events.

If you are interested in volunteering for Earth Week, sign up here! The dates and times correspond to things on the Schedule of Events and you'll be contacted about where you want to work. We can't run a successful Earth Week without your help, so please sign up! :)

Finally, both of us (Jacob and Melody) are graduating this May, and we are looking for new Co-Presidents! It's a super fun opportunity and you can basically run with any ideas you have (since we're a grassroots organization). If you're interested, shoot us an email at (USCenvironment1st@gmail.com) with a short blurb about yourself and your interest for E1. No experience necessary!

Your Co-Prezes,
Mel and Jaco

P.S. Check out our newly launched Sustainability Programs website for up-to-date information on USC's sustainability efforts!

ALSO...

The USC Debate Program, the Annenberg School, the Unruh Institute of Politics next Monday, April 13th at 7pm present -- “Generation Debate: Powering the Future” in the Annenberg Auditorium. Sick of unenergetic politics as usual? College Republicans and College Democrats will change your mind. Come watch them sound off on energy policy. Student representatives from both groups will present research from both party platforms, actually debate the positions, and then ask the audience to decide who wins. The Unruh Institute of Politics will be providing a reception with free food to follow.

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY: Professors in the Annenberg School, Political Science Department, Marshall School and Engineering School are possibly offering extra credit for those who attend this event and write a short analysis about it. Ask your professor if he/she might be willing to do so.

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Environment 1st
University of Southern California
http://uscenvironment1st.blogspot.com/
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USCenvironment1st@gmail.com

Happy Saturday! You've just won your very own NEWSLEAF!

Hi guys!
Hope you didn't miss me too much!

There are a few things in this newsleaf that were SO IMPORTANT we couldn't even wait until tomorrow night to send it out, so LISTEN UP:

1. stay tuned for our exciting announcement!!!
2. Melody and Jacob on: lunch with the Rainforest Action Network, the Earth Week Facebook Group, this Thursday, next Thursday, and the more distant future
3. Katherine has an exciting opportunity to plant trees THIS SATURDAY!!

and don't forget...

Environment First meets Thursday @ 6:00PM in GFS 105

First and foremost, an exciting announcement from our friend, Matthew Oden:

Hello Trojan Family,

The USC Sustainability Program is happy to announce USC Earth Week 2009!
Please visit the *new* website and take a look at the Official Earth Week Events Flier to see all the amazing events happening between April 17th and 30th.
We look forward to your support and involvement during our numerous events and competitions this year that are making USC evermore sustainable!
On behalf of all the organizations and individuals that have helped to make this possible,
Matthew OdenSustainability Program Manager

Join the group on facebook too!__________________________________________________________________Melody Tsai, Co-President, melodyts@usc.edu
Jacob Jensen, Co-President, jacobjen@usc.edu

Hey E1-ers!

We have a lot of exciting news this week! Make sure you read up on all of our upcoming activities! :)

The Program Director of Rainforest Action Network, Jennifer Krill will be coming to USC to speak on Tuesday, April 7th from 11AM to 12:30PM in JKP 102. Rainforest Action Network is an awesome international environmental advocacy group (http://ran.org/). Be sure to come! There will be free food and beverages.
Here's Jennifer's bio:
A proud hellraiser since 1995, Jennifer Krill serves as Rainforest Action Network’s program director, providing policy and strategic direction to all four of RAN’s campaigns. Jennifer leads RAN’s negotiations with corporations, acts as primary spokesperson to the media, and manages a talented team of organizers who mobilize thousands of activists. An expert on forests, clean energy and forward-looking transportation policy, Jennifer has directed campaigns at RAN since 2002. Her work has involved efforts to protect Old Growth Forests in Canada, Tasmania and the United States, jumpstarting Ford Motor Company, and spurring the nation’s largest banks to stop financing climate change-causing industries. Jennifer helped found RAN’s ambitious Rainforest Agribusiness Campaign, which works to get big agribusiness out of rainforest regions. Jennifer has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, the Washington Post, Fortune Magazine, the Ecologist, and many others during her fifteen years of advocacy and organizing. Jennifer currently serves on the board of Plug-in America and is a former board member of Dogwood Alliance. She holds a B.A. and B.L.A. from Ball State University.

Join the Earth Week Facebook group (http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=73646271476&ref=ts) and invite you friends!! USC Sustainability Programs as a whole isn't planning on doing too much paper advertising, so this is our main source of publicity!

Our next meeting will be this Thursday, April 9th at 6PM in GFS 105. We will be painting banners for our Earth Week events.

Also, next Thursday, April 16th, at 6PM in GFS 105, we will be making fliers for Earth Week publicity. Get creative with fliers and help us get the word out about Earth Week!

Finally, both of us (Jacob and Melody) are graduating this May, and we are looking for new Co-Presidents! It's a super fun opportunity and you can basically run with any ideas you have (since we're a grassroots organization). If you're interested, shoot us an email at (USCenvironment1st@gmail.com) with a short blurb about yourself and your interest for E1. No experience necessary!

Your Co-Prezes,Mel and Jaco

__________________________________________________________________ Katherine Heiland, Philanthropy Chair, heiland@usc.edu

In the spirit of Earth Day rapidly approaching, come out next Saturday to a North East Trees TREE PLANTING in Highland Park! This event is taking place from around 9-12pm, Saturday April 11th. The festivities include planting trees, community beautification, a FRUIT TREE GIVEAWAY, food, and love music. It's gonna be a good time. Please email me to let me know if you are interested so we can start setting up carpools--RSVP!. Also, please indicate if you have a car to drive (the park is only 10-15 minutes north on the 110 freeway!).

Thanks guys. Have a great weekend:) __________________________________________________________________ E1 Calendar Overview Monday:Tuesday: Lunch with the RAINFOREST ACTION NEWTWORK 11-12:30 JKP 102Wednesday: Thursday: MEETING GFS 105 6pm...We're making banners!Friday:Saturday: TREE PLANTING 9-12Sunday:-- Environment 1stUniversity of Southern Californiahttp://uscenvironment1st.blogspot.com/___________________________USCenvironment1st@gmail.com

Environment First meets Thursday @ 6:00PM in GFS 105!!


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Melody Tsai, Co-President, melodyts@usc.edu
Jacob Jensen, Co-President, jacobjen@usc.edu

Hey E1!

We hope you had a relaxing spring break! Our next general meeting is THIS Thursday (March 26th) at 6PM in GFS 105.

Also, We are co-sponsoring APASA's Green Day Tuesday and Wednesday (March 24th and 25th) (http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=54402612799). COME and show your support!!

Here's some information below:

APASA co-sponsoring with PSA, CalPIRG, and Environmental First are putting up a green awareness event where you bring in recyclable bottles and we give you totebags and food from GreenZone in exchange!

We will also have a banner for people to artistically show their support for the green effort. We'll provide the art materials!

Come out to Alumni Park on March 24th and 25th from 11 AM to 2 PM.

Bring your bottles to us! In exchange, we have prawn tofu wraps, salmon triangles, shrimp roll, and more!
**See below for more information**

See you there!

Melody and Jacob

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Here are a few events happening this weekend to think about before we discuss them at the meeting...

I would like to extend an invitation to your organization and fellow students to attend the EPA Open House next Saturday, March 28th at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium library in San Pedro. The Open House will be an opportunity for students and the community to learn about local water and fish contamination issues affecting the LA and Orange County coasts.

The event will also provide the unique opportunity of allowing community members to talk one-on-one with EPA and NOAA/MSRP representatives regarding the clean-up and habitat restoration of the Palos Verdes Superfund site.

We would love for you to attend and to spread the word to your members about the event. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have. Also, please find the event flier attached to this email.

AND...

Hi I am Moises Rivera, Community Affairs Director of the Environmental Club at Gertz-Ressler High School.

On March 28, the Environmental Club is going to have an electronic waste fundraiser for our school with the company Neu-waste. We will collect electronics such as monitors, televisions, laptops, cameras, and cell phones.

It is important that we spread the word to at least 50,000 people. I would like to kindly ask for your assistance in promoting this event. All the money raised from the event will be for my high school. We would greatly appreciate if it were possible for you to promote this event by posting our flyer in a monthly newsletter, e-mail, or sending it out to any contacts you may have.

We will also have entertainment, guest speakers, and area available for organizations that promote environmental awareness. If you would like to set up a booth or make a presentation promoting environmental awareness, please contact us! We would love your support! We planned this event not only to recycle electronics, but also to provide our community with a well-developed understanding of the environment and an opportunity to make a difference.

Thank you for your help. It is important for us to keep hazardous waste from electronics, such as lead and mercury, off of our streets. If you are not the correct contact person, I am sorry for the inconvenience. Please let me know who I can speak to in order to get the flyer posted or distributed. Once again, thank you.

OR, be sure to check out this event on Tuesday and Wednesday...

Firstly, I must say, thank you all for your interest in co-sponsoring this green event. We in APASA are very grateful for all of your support. Just to recap, we have Alumni Park booked for the 24th and 25th, and we will be giving out tote bags as well as organic foods while collecting recyclables, which we will recycle and donate the money to a green-minded group (suggestions include Tree People and Community Services Unlimited). PSA has graciously offered paint supplies for a banner, biodegradable utensils and plates. A slight change: there will be music at another venue on campus, we will be unable to have music playing. APASA has come up with a poster for advertising purposes, but we have only a placeholder name of "Green Day", so creative ideas are welcome. If you'd like your organisation's logo on the poster, we can put it on, but it'd be great if you'd send it to us so that we put on the right one. All this being said, we could use drinks, so if any group would be willing to help out in that area, it would be great. Also, bodies on the day of, just to show support, would be appreciated. I believe we reserved the venue from 11 AM - 2 PM on those days, but I'll have to confirm that. If you have any questions or ideas, don't hesitate to contact us. I am really excited for this collaborative event, and I hope to be in touch with all of you soon.

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E1 Calendar Overview
Monday:
Tuesday: Support Green Awareness in Alumni Park
Wednesday: We'll be in Alumni Park again, 11 AM-2 PM
Thursday: Meeting 6 pm GFS 105!!
Friday:
Saturday: EPA open house and Electronic waste collection... if you have the afternoon free!
Sunday:

E! News(leaf)

No meeting this week! Enjoy nature while on break!

last week's minutes attached!
Thanks Amy Su!
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Melody Tsai, Co-President, melodyts@usc.edu
Jacob Jensen, Co-President, jacobjen@usc.edu

Due to spring break, this week's meeting is canceled! But don't forget that soft (2-ply) toilet paper is more harmful than hummers.

- Melody and Jacob

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We know you won't be at the meeting this week, but here are some other ways to love mother nature:

TONIGHT
Sustainability and the World Food Crisis with Dr. Vandana Shiva
Monday, March 9th 6:00 PM
THH 201
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=49029448363

Everyday 25,000 people die of hunger and poverty. One in 6 women will be sexually assaulted in her lifetime. 214,000 acres of rainforest (an area larger than New York City) are destroyed everyday. With all of these issues facing our world today, is there anything we can do? Are the solutions to these problems related?

Learn from Dr. Vandana Shiva, a leading ecofeminist specializing in the effects of global trade on agriculture and culture. As one of the prime figures of the alter-globalization movement, Dr. Shiva is uniquely positioned to comment on the specter of a global food crisis, backed by her numerous publications both as an author and a scientist. Dr. Shiva is also a vocal proponent for womens' rights, particularly in developing nations. She is on the Board of International Forum on Globalisation and World Future Council and she is the Vice President of the global movement Slow Food International.

Sponsored by:
The Political Student Assembly
The Academic Culture Assembly
The Graduate and Professional Student Senate
The Center for International Studies
The School of International Relations
The Gender Studies Department
The Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics
Asian Pacific American Student Services

Also

All "Who's Hiring" workshops run from 1:00 - 2:30 pm in the Trojan Presentation Room (STU B3).

Who's Hiring: Green Careers This Wednesday March 11th!
Participating Employers:

* Green Dinosaur
* Southern California Edison
* ReGreen
* Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP)
* More companies to be announced!

Who's Hiring: Non-Profit & Social Services on April 8th

Or...

Thursday 3/12

“FLOW” Documentary Screening

11AM – 1PM, MRF 303

The documentary focuses on the privatization of the world's dwindling fresh water supply, with an emphasis on politics and pollution. They will also be having a discussion on the Tap Project and the life-saving work UNICEF does for children around the world.

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events.php#/event.php?eid=54543338991

Sponsored by: UNICEF @ USC and LA Tap Project, School of Social Work

AND!

Los Angeles - Everyone is walking for water. Join us on the path to protect this precious resource! Volunteer and win a chance to get a free water bottle "The strategy is very simple, go to the people and talk to them. Make them aware of the danger that is ahead. We have got all these gadgets of modern technology but there is no technology superior to... a foot march..." Siddharaj Dhadda, Gandhian Leader, FLOW 2008 March For Water on World Water Day! Sunday, March 22, 2009, 9AM Los Angeles State Historic Park 9:00AM - Pre-march activities March starts at 10:00AM Rio de Los Angeles State Historic Park 12:00 Noon - 3:00PM Water Celebration Dear Mia, The lawmakers in Sacramento think you don't exist. Let's prove them wrong. They don't hear a collective voice on our precious water in L.A. Let's show them how much we care. Join me and other water activists for the March for Water on World Water Day, March 22, 2009. Our water is being mismanaged. Without your voice, lawmakers and profiteers will continue to exploit the headlines and win corporate profits and political advantage. You have two opportunities to join us and show your power. Start the march at 9AM or meet us for the noon celebration. Organized by a wide coalition promoting responsible and sustainable water use, this march has broad support, but it won't work without YOU. 1. Save the date! March 22, 2009. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors. 2. Volunteer! This is a bottled water-free event and we need lots of people to assist with the water refilling stations. The first 10 people to sign up will get a free stainless steel "Take Back the Tap" water bottle. Important: This is a bottled water-free event. Please bring your own reusable container. Water will be provided. Parking for the event is limited. Reduce your carbon footprint and take the Gold Metro Line or the bus to Los Angeles State Historic Park. Shuttles will bring you back to the metro station from Rio de Los Angeles State Park. For more information on the march visit March for Water or contact Renee Maas at rmaas@fwwatch.org or 202-683-4995. I look forward to meeting you on March 22, 2009! Sincerely, Renee Maas Water Campaigns Organizer Food & Water Watch - Los Angeles Kick the bottled water habit! Purchase a reusable water bottle to get rid of bottled water! March for Water is a bottled water-free event. Food & Water Watch is a nonprofit consumer organization that works to ensure clean water and safe food. We challenge the corporate control and abuse of our food and water resources by empowering people to take action and by transforming the public consciousness about what we eat and drink.

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E1 Calendar Overview

Monday: Sustainability and the World Food Crisis TONIGHT THH201 6pm
Tuesday:
Wednesday: Green Careers 1-2:30pm STUB3
Thursday: "Flow" documentary screening 11am MRF303
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:



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University of Southern California
http://uscenvironment1st.blogspot.com/
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Better Late than Never...

Hi guys,
sorry for the late newsleaf, bet you missed us!

Here are a few things that just couldn't wait til next week...

Hey E1! A quick list:

- No meeting this week
- Hike! Saturday, March 7th (this weekend): we're going on an awesome hike someplace close by. Will Rogers Park or the Hollywood sign most likely. Email Katherine (heiland@usc.edu) with your info if you're interested.
- Sustainability and the World Food Crisis with Dr. Vandana Shiva
Monday, March 9th 6:00 PM, THH 201
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=49029448363
- Do us a favor? This weekend we wrote a letter to Senator Feinstein asking to focus her legislation on the preservation of California's remaining wild lands. If you're up for it, customize your own letter or use the one I wrote (at the bottom of this email), and send it along to Feinstein or your home state Senator. We got the idea from the California Wilderness Coaltion. There is legislation being voted on soon which will effect wild lands in all states, not just Califonia. Google "Omnibus Land Management Act of 2009" to see what's going on.

(Jacob + Melody) = Melob


Dear Senator Feinstein, US Senate, Washington, DC,

As a representative of USC's student organization, Environment First, I urge you to take necessary steps to preserve and protect California's remaining wild lands. We simply cannot afford to endanger these lands at this pivotal point in time.

It should be abundantly clear by now that the ever-increasing proliferation of humans and industry severely impacts our land base in a negative way. As California Senator, you are responsible for preserving our future by taking actions that limit dangerous and excessively rapid development.

That is why it is paramount for you to focus your legislation on preserving our last remaining desert wild lands and rivers. Protection of these lands is one easy step we can take to limit careless expansion and destruction of valuable California wilderness. The Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 is a great example of legislation we would like to see more often.

Although we may not visit our California wilderness very often, we are comforted by the knowledge that it exists. Please act now to ensure that California's wild lands remain untainted for us and for future generations.

Let us know!

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Environment 1st
University of Southern California
http://uscenvironment1st.blogspot.com/
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USCenvironment1st@gmail.com

Environment First meets next Thursday @ 6:00PM in VKC 105

Hey all,
See below for minutes on the last meeting and details on the next...
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Melody Tsai, Co-President, melodyts@usc.edu
Jacob Jensen, Philanthropy Chair, jacobjen@usc.edu

Hello Environment First!

Our next meeting will be next Thursday, March 5th in GFS 105 at 6PM.

Join us for a hike on the morning of Saturday, March 7th! If you're interested, send an email to Katherine at heiland@usc.edu. We're not sure on a location yet, so if you have any suggestions.. send them our way.

Check out PSA's Sustainability and the World Food Crisis on Monday, March 9 @ 6-7PM in THH 101: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=49029448363

Melody + Jacob

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Environment 1st
University of Southern California
http://uscenvironment1st.blogspot.com/
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USCenvironment1st@gmail.com

Newsleafs and Noon Lunches

Environment First meets Thursday @ 6:00PM in GFS105
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Melody Tsai, Co-President, melodyts@usc.edu
Jacob Jensen, Co-President, jacobjen@usc.edu

Hello Environment First!

We will have a general meeting this week on Thursday, February 5th at 6PM in GFS 105. We'll be talking about the current plans for Earth Week and other upcoming events!

As mentioned in the last meeting, will be co-sponsoring OBAMA'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Talk Back Lunch Series on the ENVIRONMENT with Calpirg and Unruh. It is this Wednesday, February 4th at 12 PM. Come hear Jacob, our co-president, discuss the environment with Calpirg and the Los Angeles Times. There will be FREE LUNCH at the event! Join the facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=48343703606. Come and support us!

Lastly, we will be hosting a lunch get together at J's Kitchen (http://www.js-kitchen.com/engindex.htm) in Venice on Sunday, February 8th at noon. This will be a great way to get to know other people in Environment First! Everyone is welcome to come! If you're interested, send us an email in USCenvironment1st@gmail.com.

Your friendly co-presidents,
Melody and Jacob
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And from our friend, Manpreet, at PSA:

The 2009 United Students Against Sweatshops Winter Conference: Employee Free Choice Now!

Fri., February 6 – Sun., February 8

Conference will feature:
*Representatives from UE Local 1110 from historic Chicago factory occupation
*Union leaders from Honduras from the Russell-owned Jerzees de Honduras
*DIRECT ACTIONS in support of AFSCME 3299 University of California Service Workers and HEI Long Beach hotel workers
*Performances and parties - relationships build social movements!

Agenda: http://tiny.cc/pQn32

Register: http://www.studentsagainstsweatshops.org/index.php?option=com_mosforms&Itemid=118

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=43036749510

Sponsored by: United Students Against Sweatshops, USC SCALE, PSA
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E1 Calendar Overview
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday: Talk back lunch! (noon)
Thursday: E-1 MEETING, 6pm, GFS 105
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday: lunch at J's! (noon)

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Environment 1st
University of Southern California
http://uscenvironment1st.blogspot.com/
___________________________
USCenvironment1st@gmail.com