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Celebrate UD as a Fair Trade University
November 14, 2016The University of Dayton will celebrate its fair trade university designation from national grassroots movement Fair Trade Campaigns and receive a certificate of recognition at an event 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, at the University of Dayton Bookstore located in Marianist Hall. University of Dayton President Eric F. Spina, Provost Paul Benson and […]
Fair Trade Fashion Show
November 14, 2016As part of campus Sustainability Week and a soft announcement of UD’s designation as a Fair Trade University, we held a fashion show event with both modeling and prizes. Student models showcased both the university’s Bookstore’s Alta Gracia spirit wear apparel and ethically sourced clothes from the local vendor, Fairly Simple. Fair trade items donated […]
Fair Trade Your Finals
November 11, 2016We will be hosting a Fair Trade Your Finals event again this year. We will be celebrating our first full year as a Fair Trade University. This event will also revolve around the launch of a new Fair Trade website named SpesNova and will be co-sponsored by the Economics Department, Center for International Policy Studies […]
Fair Trade your finals
November 8, 2016Fair Trade your finals on Reading Day! Enjoy Fair Trade coffee, tea, chocolates and other fair trade snacks on reading day…….give yourself a break from studying to support fair trade on the Rollins campus!
Fair Trade at the Play
November 7, 2016We will be at the Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7pm performances, as well as the Sunday 2pm performance.
Fair Trade at the Play
November 7, 2016We will be selling Fair Trade chocolate, tea, coffee, hot chocolate at each of Loyola’s play productions on the lower campus. Stop by to say hi, learn something new, and have a tasty refreshment!
Fair Trade Bazaar
November 6, 2016An on campus bazaar where we will be promoting Fair Trade and selling products!
International Fair Trade Market
November 4, 2016The 13th Annual Int’l Fair Trade Market is an opportunity for socially conscious shopping. The weekend market sells unique handmade goods, jewelry, coffee, chocolates and more that are made under ethical business practices and without the use of child labor. The artisans, who are mostly third-world citizens, are paid a fair living wage for their […]
Farmers Market
November 4, 2016Saturday, November 5th, we have another farmers market event! This event is very special because not only are we broadcasting the importance of fair trade, but we are linking with the Grass Valley Leadership Initiatives Team. They will be raising awareness about their team while fundraising for a struggling interior design company in Nigeria. Stop […]
Globalfest 2016: Celebrating 10 years of fair trade in Chicago
November 4, 2016Join us on Friday, November 18th at the National Museum of Mexican Art. It’s the fair trade party of the year! At this annual benefit, guests will enjoy an evening of music and mingling, an open bar featuring fair trade wine and local craft beer, and a buffet of heavy appetizers. You’ll also have the […]
Globalfest 2016: Celebrating 10 years of fair trade in Chicago
November 4, 2016Join us on Friday, November 18th at the National Museum of Mexican Art. It’s the fair trade party of the year! At this annual benefit, guests will enjoy an evening of music and mingling, an open bar featuring fair trade wine and local craft beer, and a buffet of heavy appetizers. You’ll also have the […]
Fair Trade at the CCEL Office
November 3, 2016We are hosting an event at CWRU’s CCEL office to provide students not only with free food made and delivered with good practices, but also with information regarding the important topic of free trade around the world.
Fuel Up for Finals!
November 3, 2016We will host a Fair Trade Coffee Break during exam week. We will provide Jaspers with Fair Trade coffee and tea as well as some Fair Trade snacks and bananas – and lots of Fair Trade information – plenty of Fuel for Finals!
Fuel Up With Fair Trade
November 2, 2016Finals week motivation in the form of fair trade chocolates and coffee the week before finals! Find us in between the student center and library.
Alternative Gift Faire
November 2, 2016Mark your calendars for The Alternative Gift Faire in November. The Alternative Gift Faire offers a rare opportunity to purchase unique and thoughtful gifts for family and friends while helping those struggling to survive. Vendors this year include: Ten Thousand Villages who feature items from communities throughout the developing world. Every inspired design is crafted […]
Fair Trade Designation Day
October 29, 2016: Celebrating the designation of Rockhurst University as the first Fair Trade university in Missouri with Senate’s Leadership Symposium Week. University President, Fr. Tom Curran, will be sharing about why this is important for the Rockhurst community and will be presented our Fair Trade Certificate. Free Fair Trade food, Free raffle prizes, and more!
Fair Trade Finals
October 26, 2016St. John’s University will be hosting “Stress Busters” for finals again this semester, and Fair Trade will take part! We will have Fair Trade coffee, tea, chocolate, and even handmade jewelry available for the students enjoyment, as well as informational material to spread more awareness of Fair Trade on campus.
Green Mountain College Fair Trade Finals Frenzy
October 25, 2016Stop by our info table in Withey Hall at Green Mountain College to learn about Fair Trade, GMC’s campaign to be a Fair Trade Campus, and how to get involved. While your their, pick up some Fair Trade items to help power you through your finals.