Have you read the news lately? It’s an exciting time to be an activist. It’s an exciting time to be working toward positive change in our communities: in California, across the nation, and around the world. CSSC has quite an action-packed semester in the works, and it’s not too late to jump on the bandwagon.
POWERSHIFT 2013
October 18-21st, student organizers and activists will converge in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to create a unified vision for justice, and to build the power to make change possible. 10,000 young people will gather from all corners of the nation, and CSSC hopes to help get 300 Californians to Pittsburgh. At Powershift, we will gain grassroots organizing skills, contribute perspectives, and build connections - don’t miss out on this life-changing opportunity.
Why now? Why us?
It’s increasingly important to recognize our local change-making in the broader context - from the region, to the nation, and ultimately, the globe. Powershift 2013 will be pivotal in training and mobilizing those interested in the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy - a transition that is urgently important in California as fracking becomes a reality on our land. Powershift focuses on constructive solutions that are environmentally and economically just, empowering students to take control in their local communities.
And me? Can I go to Powershift?
Yes! Get in touch with a regional organizer for details about registration and getting yourself to Pittsburgh. Don’t let the cost keep you from attending: CSSC will be launching a fundraising campaign and your school may have scholarships available. Also, if you’re especially stoked, we’re still looking for people to recruit on your campuses! Contact:
Northern California Regional Organizer: Roberta Giordano, [email protected]
Southern California Regional Organizer: Emily Williams, [email protected]
For more information about Powershift, visit http://www.wearepowershift.org/conference/powershift2013
FOSSIL FREE
Where is the Fossil Free Movement, and where is it headed?
Have you heard the amazing news? Seven out of nine UC student governments have passed resolutions in support of divestment from fossil fuels! The HSU and SFSU student governments have also passed resolutions in favor of divestment, the SFSU administration voted in favor of divesting its foundation from filthy 15 and tar sands companies; and the Claremont Colleges and Stanford University are also actively working on campaigns. The Fossil Free Movement is gaining momentum nationwide, especially as one of 350.org’s premier campaigns. Things are heating up, and even the national news is starting to pay attention.
It is important to recognize that encouraging our institutions to remove assets from fossil fuels is just the beginning—the larger goal is investing in fossil free alternatives that generate the much needed sustainable, just and locally accountable development projects our state and nation need. CSSC is uniquely positioned to build networks between students, community activists, sustainable developers and other visionaries that can do the necessary work needed to transform our higher education institutions and the communities into models of global sustainability. To do this we plan to foster collaboration among student leaders across the state by providing regional trainings and opportunities to research and publish related work; creating a fossil free CSSC internship program; hosting bi-weekly and monthly coordination calls for various campaigns; and developing a host of online resources with partner organizations including: how-to guides, expert advice from financial experts, templates, and a fossil free student field guide specific to CA. Finally, four student regional coordinators have begun working with the campaign directors and regional fossil free interns to mobilize for PowerShift 2013 in Pittsburg.
Stay up to date and “like” the Fossil Free UC Facebook Page
More information Fossil Free California
Contact:
Emily Williams, Southern California: [email protected]
Katie Hoffman, Northern California: [email protected]
FALL 2013 CONVERGENCE AT HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY
This fall’s convergence will be taking place November 9th-10th at Humboldt State University. This convergence focuses on Building Sustainable Communities. By demonstrating successful sustainable communities and providing necessary skills and resources, we will strive to empower students to create their own sustainable communities. We will include aspects of socially just communities, action oriented communities, powering these communities, and the ever important topic of food in communities.
Are you a Humboldt State student interested in joining the convergence planning team? It’s a big effort and extra brains and hands are always appreciated. Contact Julia Clark: [email protected], Eric Recchia: [email protected], or Emily Maloney: [email protected]
And keep your eye out for more convergence announcements: particularly when the team begins to accept workshop proposals (scheduled for September 9th), and later on when registration opens up (scheduled for September 23rd). We can’t wait to see you there!
JOIN THE OPERATING TEAM THIS SEMESTER
CSSC is looking for dedicated student leaders to join the Operating Team this Fall 2012 Cycle (now until the January Leadership Retreat).
Positions Include:
Online Content Co-Manager (to assist current manager)
Newsletter Editor (to assist current editor)
Regional Events Coordinators (1-2 per region)
*Refer HERE for descriptions of all CSSC Operating Team positions
How to Apply:
Please use Application Form to apply today.
Please send your resume to the Operating Team Co Chairs (info below)
Applications are open until September 15th
Your application will be reviewed and voted on by the Op Team and Council
Contact:
If you have any questions or comments please send them to the Operating Team Co-Chairs: Emili ([email protected]) or Kevin ([email protected])
Anything else?
CSSC is still in the beginning stages of launching Campus Organizer Trainings (COTs) and an Anti-Fracking Campaign. Stay tuned to hear more about the development of these exciting projects, as we will be looking for passionate interns and organizers to join the team.
Know of an issue, project, event, or campaign you’d like to see publicized on the CSSC website? Contact Online Content Manager Meredith Jacobson, [email protected].