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Help ODU Shift the Power!

<div id="stcpDiv" style="position: absolute; top: -1999px; left: -1988px;"> <p> <em>Did you know that Norfolk is the second-most climatically threatened city in the U.S? </em></p> <p> <em>Did you know that we have North America&#39;s largest coal pier sitting in our backyard?</em></p> <p> <em>Do you live in Lambert&#39;s Point or West Ghent? Have you noticed the layer of coal soot on your house?</em></p> <p> ODU students from an array of organizations are heading to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania this October for <a href="http://www.wearepowershift.org">Power Shift 2013</a>-- a convergence of 15,000 youth activists from all over the country. While there, we will gain a more in-depth understanding of anti-oppression, diversity, and the recognition of privilege, attend training and workshops, plan campaigns, network, meet inspiring keynote speakers, have a breakout group with all of the other youth activists in Virginia, and so much more. We are doing this in order to<span style="font-family: times new roman,serif;"><font size="2"> <i>fight fracking, divest from fossil fuels, demand climate justice, and build a clean energy economy that works for everyone!</i></font></span> Most of all, we want to save our sinking city!</p> <p> Please consider helping us pay for food, travel, and registration, by making a donation, here: <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/ODUPowerShift">www.gofundme.com/ODUPowerShift</a><br /> Every tax-deductable donation, no matter how small, will go directly to helping to make our Power Shift goals a reality. For a breakdown of expenses, please <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/ODUPowerShift">click here</a>.<br /> Remember, if you cannot donate, every &quot;like&quot;, &quot;share&quot;, and &quot;tweet&quot; helps too!</p> <p> Want to go with us? <u>Registration prices go up on the 5th, and close altogether on the 10th!</u> <strong>Email efagan@odu.edu NOW to talk logistics and get registered for the time of your life!</strong><br /> <br /> <em>See attached flyer.</em></p> - See more at: http://www.odu.edu/announcements/faculty-staff/2013/10/3/help_odu_shift_the_p.html#sthash.sujfWiJT.dpuf</div> <p> <em>Did you know that Norfolk is the second-most climatically threatened city in the U.S? </em></p> <p> <em>Did you know that we have North America&#39;s largest coal pier sitting in our backyard?</em></p> <p> <em>Do you live in Lambert&#39;s Point or West Ghent? Have you noticed the layer of coal soot on your house?</em></p> <p> ODU students from an array of organizations are heading to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania this October for <a href="http://www.wearepowershift.org">Power Shift 2013</a>-- a convergence of 15,000 youth activists from all over the country. While there, we will gain a more in-depth understanding of anti-oppression, diversity, and the recognition of privilege, attend training and workshops, plan campaigns, network, meet inspiring keynote speakers, have a breakout group with all of the other youth activists in Virginia, and so much more. We are doing this in order to <em>fight fracking, divest from fossil fuels, demand climate justice, and build a clean energy economy that works for everyone!</em> Most of all, we want to save our sinking city!</p> <p> Please consider helping us pay for food, travel, and registration, by making a donation, here: <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/ODUPowerShift">www.gofundme.com/ODUPowerShift</a><br /> Every tax-deductable donation, no matter how small, will go directly to helping to make our Power Shift goals a reality. For a breakdown of expenses, please <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/ODUPowerShift">click here</a>.<br /> Remember, if you cannot donate, every &quot;like&quot;, &quot;share&quot;, and &quot;tweet&quot; helps too!</p> <p> Want to go with us? <u>The final discount day is Monday the 7th, and registration will close altogether on the 10th!</u> <strong>Email efagan@odu.edu NOW to talk logistics and get registered for the time of your life!</strong><br /> <br /> <em>See attached flyer.</em></p>
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Posted By: Erin Fagan
Date: Sun Oct 06 20:18:57 EDT 2013

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