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All Campaigns | Maryland PIRG Students

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Together we can make change happen. From high speed rail to mass transit, it’s time for us to get on the right track. Bay Staters all want a safe, clean transportation system that lets us all get where we need to go but our current system just isn’t working. Read more about 21st Century Transportation. Read more about Affordable Higher Education. Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness. Read more about Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness. Don't get ripped off. Don't Trash Maryland. Too much of our ...

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Student Opportunities | SDSU

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Return to: Division of Undergraduate Studies. College of Extended Studies Sustainability Programs. SDSU Bike Lane Map. SDSU Sustainability Involvement Opportunities. One of the best ways to make a positive impact on campus and within the surrounding community is to serve in a green capacity. There are numerous opportunities to for environmentally-minded students to volunteer or intern, both on and off campus throughout the academic year. Student Life and Leadership. Alliance to Save Energy. Green Love ha...

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Open Textbooks: The Billion Dollar Solution | NJPIRG Student Chapters

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Together we can make change happen. Report: Make Textbooks Affordable. Open Textbooks: The Billion Dollar Solution. Tuesday, February 24, 2015. According to the College Board, the average undergraduate student should budget between $1,200 and $1,300 for textbooks and supplies each year. That’s as much as 40% of tuition at a two-year community college and 13% at a four-year public institution. This report analyzes the potential of open textbooks and open licensing to become that alternative. In brief, ope...

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PIRG in the News | NJPIRG Student Chapters

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Together we can make change happen. PIRG in the News. Student PIRGs seeking Higher Education Associate. Click for job description and application instructions. Read more about Student PIRGs seeking Higher Education Associate. Media Hit Higher Ed. Why McGraw-Hill Is Offering $100 for Your #usedtextbookproblems. McGraw-Hill launched transparent attempt to put down and undermine the used textbook market, and we can't let it go unanswered. Open Textbooks: The Current State of Play. The Death of Textbooks?

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All Campaigns | WashPIRG Students

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Together we can make change happen. A college degree is practically a necessity these days, not only for the individual student, but for the economic and social health of the country. But as states cut budgets, and grant aid has diminished, students are relying on loans to pay for college. Read more about Affordable Higher Education. Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness. Read more about Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness. Don't Get Ripped Off. Read more about Don't Get Ripped Off. Every student...

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Volunteer on Campus | NJPIRG Student Chapters

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Together we can make change happen. Volunteer with NJPIRG Student Chapters to make a difference at your college. Regardless of your schedule, you can volunteer with NJPIRG Student Chapters and make a difference. Whether you can volunteer once a week or once a semester, NJPIRG Student Chapters provides a unique opportunity to work on meaningful issues. To find out about volunteer opportunities on your campus - APPLY NOW! How is NJPIRG funded? Start a PIRG Chapter. Don't Get Ripped Off. No Bees, No Food.

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SO YOU NEED HEALTH INSURANCE. NOW WHAT? | NJPIRG Student Chapters

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Together we can make change happen. SO YOU NEED HEALTH INSURANCE. NOW WHAT? Read the Health Insurance 101 guide below, or download the PDF here. NJPIRG Law and Policy Center. New Jersey Health Insurance 101. Having the facts can make all the difference when it comes to health insurance. To make the most of new choices, protections and financial help, you need good information. This guide can help you find quality coverage that won’t break the bank. 1 Do I Need Insurance? 3 What are my Options? But let’s ...

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REPORT: Open Textbooks: The Billion-Dollar Solution | NJPIRG Student Chapters

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Together we can make change happen. REPORT: Open Textbooks: The Billion-Dollar Solution. Tuesday, February 24, 2015. Washington, DC (February 24th) Today, a report released by the Student PIRGs shows that open textbooks an alternative to the traditional textbook have the potential to save students more than a billion dollars each year in textbook costs. For students and families already struggling to afford a higher education, that’s simply too much. Today’s report analyzes data from five pilot programs ...

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NJPIRG Funding | NJPIRG Student Chapters

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Together we can make change happen. In the Fall of 2013, Rutgers students voted overwhelmingly to fund NJPIRG Student. Chapters for another three years. Armed with 89% of the campus voting yes, we're ready. To stand up for students and the public for another three years! A What is NJPIRG Student Chapters. B What does NJPIRG Student Chapters do? C How is NJPIRG Student Chapters funded? D Why have a Referendum? E What are the priorities for the next few years? G Where is the money spent? No Bees, No Food.

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Student Groups Pressure Colleges Over the Insane Cost of Textbooks | NJPIRG Student Chapters

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Together we can make change happen. Friday, February 27, 2015. Student Groups Pressure Colleges Over the Insane Cost of Textbooks. Switching one of their dead-tree texts out for an open-source one a book available for free online or to print at a minimal cost saves students an average of $128 per course every semester, said the Student Public Interest Research Groups in a report. Many faculty members are not aware that these alternatives exist and are ready for classroom use," the report says, and "in ma...