Friday, February 28, 2014
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Why not to ask this question
Did I Miss Anything?
Tom Wayman
Nothing. When we realized you weren’t here
we sat with our hands folded on our desks
in silence, for the full two hours
Everything. I gave an exam worth
40 percent of the grade for this term
and assigned some reading due today
on which I’m about to hand out a quiz
worth 50 percent
Nothing. None of the content of this course
has value or meaning
Take as many days off as you like:
any activities we undertake as a class
I assure you will not matter either to you or me
and are without purpose
Everything. A few minutes after we began last time
a shaft of light suddenly descended and an angel
or other heavenly being appeared
and revealed to us what each woman or man must do
to attain divine wisdom in this life and
the hereafter
This is the last time the class will meet
before we disperse to bring the good news to all people
on earth.
Nothing. When you are not present
how could something significant occur?
Everything. Contained in this classroom
is a microcosm of human experience
assembled for you to query and examine and ponder
This is not the only place such an opportunity has been
gathered
but it was one place
And you weren’t here
From Did I Miss Anything? Selected Poems 1973-1993, 1993
Harbour Publishing
Tom Wayman
Nothing. When we realized you weren’t here
we sat with our hands folded on our desks
in silence, for the full two hours
Everything. I gave an exam worth
40 percent of the grade for this term
and assigned some reading due today
on which I’m about to hand out a quiz
worth 50 percent
Nothing. None of the content of this course
has value or meaning
Take as many days off as you like:
any activities we undertake as a class
I assure you will not matter either to you or me
and are without purpose
Everything. A few minutes after we began last time
a shaft of light suddenly descended and an angel
or other heavenly being appeared
and revealed to us what each woman or man must do
to attain divine wisdom in this life and
the hereafter
This is the last time the class will meet
before we disperse to bring the good news to all people
on earth.
Nothing. When you are not present
how could something significant occur?
Everything. Contained in this classroom
is a microcosm of human experience
assembled for you to query and examine and ponder
This is not the only place such an opportunity has been
gathered
but it was one place
And you weren’t here
From Did I Miss Anything? Selected Poems 1973-1993, 1993
Harbour Publishing
Keystone XL dissent rally
Posted on behalf of Marina Therberge:
Drop Everything and Rally!
A last minute opportunity for Unity College students! This weekend, March 1st and 2nd, join students across the nation in a march from Georgetown University to the White House. Demand the attention of Obama and make it be known that the youth of America does not want to see him approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.
There is also a non-violent direct action training Saturday 5-9PM that we will attend.
To sign up for this event e-mail: mtheberge11@unity.edu
There are limited seats so please sign up quick! If there are more students interested than seats those students will be put on the waiting list.
This trip will be the entirety of the weekend: early morning Saturday-early morning Monday.
More details to come.
Visit: XLDissent.org
Drop Everything and Rally!
A last minute opportunity for Unity College students! This weekend, March 1st and 2nd, join students across the nation in a march from Georgetown University to the White House. Demand the attention of Obama and make it be known that the youth of America does not want to see him approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.
There is also a non-violent direct action training Saturday 5-9PM that we will attend.
To sign up for this event e-mail: mtheberge11@unity.edu
There are limited seats so please sign up quick! If there are more students interested than seats those students will be put on the waiting list.
This trip will be the entirety of the weekend: early morning Saturday-early morning Monday.
More details to come.
Visit: XLDissent.org
SEM job in Alaska!
Energy Coordinator
General Position Description:
The Southeast Alaska Conservation
Council seeks a motivated and passionate individual to work on rural
energy issues. The Energy Coordinator position is responsible for
assisting rural Southeast communities in identifying ways to
alleviate high energy costs and reduce their dependency on fossil
fuels. The position involves working very closely with local,
regional and state partners in developing effective strategies to
increase local engagement, provide energy educational opportunities
and explore efficiency measures and renewable energy alternatives for
heating, electricity and transportation.
Responsibilities:
* Work within a broader partnership on efforts and demonstration
projects that integrate multiple components of community
sustainability including affordable energy, economic development, the
environment, social well being and cultural values.
* Travel extensively to communities to maintain current
relationships and build new relationships with tribal partners,
schools, utilities, municipalities and boroughs, conservation
organizations and other non-governmental organizations. Coordinate
with all partners to keep them informed of efforts, programs and
opportunities for energy related involvement
* Research and help prioritize individual community energy
options, work closely with partners and local leaders to offer
recommendations on near and long term efforts
* Engage multiple stakeholders in community energy planning and visioning
* Facilitate community energy meetings and help develop local
energy committees
* Facilitate, partner on and provide technical support for energy
demonstration projects
* Work with local campaign staff in compiling updated energy
baseline information for community buildings in order to accurately
measure the impact of efficiency and renewable energy efforts
* Track performance of demonstration projects through on-line and
site monitoring, develop reports on performance and lessons learned
in order to strengthen future efforts and help guide policy
* Work with community and regional partners on developing
resource assessments and feasibility studies to prepare for future
project level funding
* Provide direct support, guidance and training opportunities for
community-based program staff in Kake, Hoonah and Wrangell
* Conduct outreach to SEACC members and the public through
workshops, publications, alerts, blogs, reports and media
* Work with SEACC staff and campaign on program development which
will include actively reevaluating goals, objectives and strategies
based on organizational reflection and community and partner feedback
* Assist community partners with the preparation of grant
proposals and program budgeting
* Participate in local, regional and statewide energy planning
meetings and events
* Carry out personnel administrative tasks such as
communications, reporting and maintain records for convenience of
successive members and other staff
Desired Qualifications:
We are seeking a person who is highly motivated, a quick learner and
able to work independently with excellent time management and
communication skills. Experience working in rural Alaska communities
is preferred. Familiarity with the regional energy framework of
Southeast Alaska, as well as knowledge about energy efficiency and/or
small scale renewable energy applications is highly desired.
The Energy Coordinator position will serve as a "technical team"
member providing guidance and support to staff living in rural
communities, and helping to coordinate efforts and share information
among communities.
Compensation: Annual salary DOE; full health benefits
To apply: Email cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references
to Todd Bailey attodd@seacc.org. Please put
"Energy Coordinator" in the title.
Deadline: March 1st, 2014.
General Position Description:
The Southeast Alaska Conservation
Council seeks a motivated and passionate individual to work on rural
energy issues. The Energy Coordinator position is responsible for
assisting rural Southeast communities in identifying ways to
alleviate high energy costs and reduce their dependency on fossil
fuels. The position involves working very closely with local,
regional and state partners in developing effective strategies to
increase local engagement, provide energy educational opportunities
and explore efficiency measures and renewable energy alternatives for
heating, electricity and transportation.
Responsibilities:
* Work within a broader partnership on efforts and demonstration
projects that integrate multiple components of community
sustainability including affordable energy, economic development, the
environment, social well being and cultural values.
* Travel extensively to communities to maintain current
relationships and build new relationships with tribal partners,
schools, utilities, municipalities and boroughs, conservation
organizations and other non-governmental organizations. Coordinate
with all partners to keep them informed of efforts, programs and
opportunities for energy related involvement
* Research and help prioritize individual community energy
options, work closely with partners and local leaders to offer
recommendations on near and long term efforts
* Engage multiple stakeholders in community energy planning and visioning
* Facilitate community energy meetings and help develop local
energy committees
* Facilitate, partner on and provide technical support for energy
demonstration projects
* Work with local campaign staff in compiling updated energy
baseline information for community buildings in order to accurately
measure the impact of efficiency and renewable energy efforts
* Track performance of demonstration projects through on-line and
site monitoring, develop reports on performance and lessons learned
in order to strengthen future efforts and help guide policy
* Work with community and regional partners on developing
resource assessments and feasibility studies to prepare for future
project level funding
* Provide direct support, guidance and training opportunities for
community-based program staff in Kake, Hoonah and Wrangell
* Conduct outreach to SEACC members and the public through
workshops, publications, alerts, blogs, reports and media
* Work with SEACC staff and campaign on program development which
will include actively reevaluating goals, objectives and strategies
based on organizational reflection and community and partner feedback
* Assist community partners with the preparation of grant
proposals and program budgeting
* Participate in local, regional and statewide energy planning
meetings and events
* Carry out personnel administrative tasks such as
communications, reporting and maintain records for convenience of
successive members and other staff
Desired Qualifications:
We are seeking a person who is highly motivated, a quick learner and
able to work independently with excellent time management and
communication skills. Experience working in rural Alaska communities
is preferred. Familiarity with the regional energy framework of
Southeast Alaska, as well as knowledge about energy efficiency and/or
small scale renewable energy applications is highly desired.
The Energy Coordinator position will serve as a "technical team"
member providing guidance and support to staff living in rural
communities, and helping to coordinate efforts and share information
among communities.
Compensation: Annual salary DOE; full health benefits
To apply: Email cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references
to Todd Bailey at
"Energy Coordinator" in the title.
Deadline: March 1st, 2014.
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