real food challenge
Tim Galarneau receives 2011 UC Sustainability Champion Award
Tim Galarneau, UCSC’s Food Systems working group coordinator, is known for his far-ranging vision and his ability to advance the sustainable foods movement on campus and beyond. Now, Galarneau – described in a 2009 Mother Jones magazine profile as “the Alice Waters of a burgeoning movement of campus foodies”, is getting systemwide recognition.
Andrew Chang, Campaign Director
UC Santa Barbara, 2011
I lead and organize the California community of higher education to create a cohesive statewide movement that will help us end our dependence on coal. In addition, I work with the Board of Directors on fundraising for CSSC as well as provide support, mentoring, and assistance in making student-run CSSC programs and campaigns run effectively.
Students gather at UCSC for food and justice summit
With journalists like Michael Pollan and books like “Fast Food Nation” bringing national attention to nutrition and food justice, it’s no wonder that 300 students from 40 California campuses gathered at UC Santa Cruz Saturday for the fifth annual “Real Food Challenge.”
The conference, founded in 2007 with the intention of educating students about the complex [...]
Strengthening the Roots Convergence 2011
Held at UC Santa Cruz Feb. 18-20, this year’s fourth annual Strengthening the Roots Convergence is going to be bigger than ever. Thanks to the help of partner organizations throughout the region, this year’s STR will strengthen the roots of our movement for just and sustainable food by bringing 450+ students and allies together for workshops, [...]
Lynsey Sammons, Council Co-Chair
CSU Chico, 2012
I help promote CSSC events and campaigns among other Northern California CSUs, UCs, and Community Colleges. I also provide them with resources on how to start their own programs on their home campuses.
Real Food Challenge Summer Leadership Training Aug. 26-29
The West Coast Summer Leadership training will be held in Atascadero, CA (near San Luis Obispo) this summer to help students share their experiences and build organizational skills. Only 25-30 students are accepted for the training, and spots are filling up! This is a great way to learn from fellow students and devise strategies to [...]
Holly Hellerstedt, Website Director
San Diego State University, 2010
I help ensure that this amazing network of statewide student leaders have the best possible web space possible to share their work!
Tessa Joy Salzman, Online Communities Co-Manager
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 2013
My current role in the CSSC is to extend our online network. Through online communities, I encourage students across the state to frequently and easily gain information about CSSC news and events. I use publicity as a tool to increase student interest, enthusiasm and participation.
Jared Muscat
UC San Diego, 2011
I am helping to bring together a large quantity of students in the name of sustainability and movement momentum! But I am not doing it on my own, and the title is just there to help organize things a little bit, because it takes a team to make change, and that is what we are!