Lead for Change Blog
Fair Trade Finals
November 6, 2017We all need a study break at some point during finals! Come out to the Wellman quad for a Fair Trade study break! We will be handing out Fair Trade goodies that will not only lift you up to ace your finals but also lift up our planet and people. We will be tabling from […]
Fuel Up with Fair Trade
November 1, 2017Finals are around the corner, and we will have FREE food and drinks to give you that extra boost as you start studying. It is a great way to relieve stress, enjoy fair trade products, and fuel up for finals!
Solidarity Sleepout
November 1, 2017Join Live2Free as we spend a night outside to experience the life of a homeless youth in Orange County. In the morning we will serve the homeless at the crossing church. The anti-human trafficking club, Live2free, along with the Family Violence Class put on the annual Solidarity Sleep Out. This event is all about leaving […]
Fuel Up for Finals CU boulder
November 1, 2017Providing students with FREE food, and drink during finals. A great way to relieve stress, enjoy fair trade products, and fuel up for finals.
An evening with Kuli Kuli
November 1, 2017A presentation with the founders of Kuli Kuli, a company that uses Fair Trade cocoa in their protein powders
Ice Scream for Climate Change
October 30, 2017In collaboration with Fair Trade Ben & Jerry’s, the Rollins campus held an event outside giving away free Ben & Jerry’s fair trade ice scream as each participant signed a pledge to do ‘something’ to combat the issue of climate change – eat local, organic and fair trade, ride a bike more, use reusable bottles […]
Fair Trade Documentary – in celebration of Fair Trade month
October 30, 2017Rollins College celebrated Fair Trade month with fellow fair trade community partner, Ten Thousand Villages. Community members and students came together to watch a screening of “The People and the Olive.” Ten Thousand Villages showcased some of their holiday merchandise with samples of Equal Exchange Hot Chocolate. Meanwhile, Rollins’ Sustainability Program collected donations for their […]
2nd Annual Fair Trade Fashion Show
October 28, 2017Volunteer student models showcased Alta Gracia spirit wear sold at our campus bookstore, and we educated students about fair trade in general and what it means that we are a Fair Trade University.
Kuli Kuli Moringa tasting /Vegan Potluck
October 26, 2017Vegan potluck featuring sampling of Fair Trade protein powders and bars
Fair Trade Faire
October 23, 2017On Wednesday, Oct 25th we are going to be hosting an educational Fair Trade Faire. We will have a mini soccer game with Fair Trade soccer balls, a treat walk with Fair Trade prizes, and a tasting booth with various Fair Trade things that are available on our campus!
Celebrating “Laudato Si”
October 20, 2017Join with Bishop McElroy , as we realize Pope Francis’s vision as express in Laudato Si, to hear the cry of the earth and the poor • make connections with passionate steward of all God’s creation • learn about the effort to establish Care Creation Teams in our parishes and more. A representative from St. […]
Club Expo
October 19, 2017School-wide Club expo to show the students the different clubs on campus. We had posters and products to show the students how fair trade is found on campus. We had sign up sheets for those interested in joining the club and leadership team.
Club Expo for the Board
October 19, 2017There was an event for the board on campus and fair trade brought posters and products to put on display. We talked to various board members about our impact on campus with fair trade and the importance of raising awareness.
Homecoming Fair Trade Awareness
October 16, 2017During our homecoming alumni registration, we had a table handing out fair trade chocolate and information about the importance of fair trade.
School Wide Kick Off and Information Fair
October 10, 2017Members of four different classes will come together during our school’s first Coffee House of the year in order to promote Fair Trade products as well as inform peers about fair trade and modern slavery.
Promote Free Trade vs. Fair Trade at St. Mikes
October 5, 2017Free Trade vs. Fair Trade Presentation in partnership with St. Mike’s Civil Rights Alliance and Juntos. Learn basic information about globalization and how policies and practices have paved the way for huge companies to profit at the expense of people and the planet. This program shows how the Fair Trade movement and principles seek to, […]