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blackout for Black Lives

blackout for Black Lives

Dear Sterling College Community: Racism is not a

Dear Sterling College Community:

Racism is not a benign social construct, it is deadly. Violence against black people in the United States and the white supremacist system that makes such violence possible must end. The murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week and the protesting and rebellion taking place in dozens of cities over the weekend are evidence of just how far we have not come.
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As a white person and a citizen of this country, writing here to the white members of the Sterling community, I urge each of us to commit ourselves to actively protect the dignity and civil liberties of black people, for which so many have sacrificed so much. It is not political speech nor a value that should be associated with being liberal or conservative to unequivocally and without hesitation assert that black lives matter.
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We do not need to be in positions of authority in the communities in which we live to use our privilege to contribute to dismantling systems that oppress black people. Action isn’t hard to take. Each of us can confront racism every day. We can do so by engaging in direct action protest, by voting, engaging in community organizing, through prayer and meditation, sharing our resources, and by educating ourselves about the experience of black people.
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At Sterling, we have made the commitment to be an anti-racist community. A commitment that should be unremarkable, but for our collective history and present experience. As we contemplate our community coming together again in August, I invite each of us to consider how we will collectively and actively engage in this work.

In grief and hope,

Matthew Derr
President
#blacklivesmatter

Today we said farewell to a dear, dear friend and

Today we said farewell to a dear, dear friend and teamster.
Rex has been a fixture of Sterling’s farm and draft program for many years. His gentle and patient demeanor has introduced countless people of all ages to draft horses, and he holds a special place in so many hearts.
In the past year, his age started to show, and we felt it was no longer safe for him to be hitched up with his teammate Belle. When Rex could no longer do the work he loved and thrived on, we started looking for a place where he would receive the special daily care and light exercise a senior horse needs to stay healthy once retired. We are extremely lucky to have had a community member step up and offer such a place for Rex. We’re so pleased that Rex will stay within the Sterling family.
We know there are many of you who called Rex a teacher and friend, and we would love to hear your stories. Please share your favorite Rex memories and anecdotes here, for all to appreciate. #communityiseverything #teacherscomeinallshapesandsizes
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PC: @sapseason

Four years, free of charge. Thanks to the generos

Four years, free of charge.

Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous Vermont donor, we are pleased to announce the establishment of the Hermit Thrush scholarship: a FREE four-year, full-pay scholarship being offered to TWO college students attending Sterling this fall 2020.

Are you a hard-working student with a passion for ecology, the environment, or sustainable agriculture? Have you dreamed of attending college in New England? Do you thrive in small, hands-on classroom settings? Sterling may be a good fit for you, and we want to make your college education affordable. Follow the #linkinbio to apply.

We said goodbye to longtime friend and teamster Be

We said goodbye to longtime friend and teamster Belle this morning. What a perfectly beautiful day to walk from the common to Albany today, to her new home with another friend of the college, Lori.

Sterling is so lucky to be surrounded by good friends and trusted community in this place. Farewell, Belle, we know you’ll be happy just over the hill. #communityiseverything

Good morning! Anybody looking for a silver lining

Good morning!

Anybody looking for a silver lining right now? Swipe to see what the weather on Saturday looked like. This place just isn’t the same without our community filling up the spaces with laughter and conversation, but we do think our postponed 2020 Commencement ceremony will probably be better received when there isn’t snow on the ground. After all— who wants to wear a winter coat to graduation?

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