[Uvic-sustainability] News and Events for week of April 14th
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- Published on Monday, 14 April 2014 12:40
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NEWS
UVic students are active in community-based mapping: Amy Becker (Anthropology), who is this year’s recipient of the Jamie Cassels Undergrad Research Award, has created a digital atlas of traditional First Nations place names on Vancouver Island using Google Earth technology. Chris Krasowski (Geography) is working on a project in conjunction with the City of Victoria to create a map of potential solar roofs in the city. The data will be incorporated into VicMap, the city’s online mapping resource.
UVic faculty are among the dozens of scientists who signed on to a letter in the National Post to protest the fact that over two dozen scientists had applied for intervener status at the upcoming National Energy Board hearings on the expansion of the Kinder Morgan pipeline project, yet all were rejected. They believe it is because they were proposed to speak about climate change.
The Capital Regional District has launched “Green 365” a program to help us all be greener inside and outside of the home year round. From Apr 2nd to May 27th the program will be offering special tips on spring cleaning. Get weekly tips by following them on Twitter #green365 and check out the Green365 video.
EVENTS
RECOVERING OUR SENSES
Apr 14th, 7 to 9 PM, MAC, David Lam Auditorium
A talk by Philip Shepherd, author of "New Self, New World" on how our society has become disconnected from nature, each other and our own bodies. See
Facebook for more info.
IMAGINING A BEAUTIFUL GREEN FUTURE: OAK BAY 2034
Apr 16th, 7 PM, Windsor Park Pavilion, 2451 Windsor Road
Heritage Oak Bay hosts talk by Guy Dauncey from the BC Sustainable Energy Association. By donation, refreshments served.
OFF THE GRID FESTIVAL
Apr 17th, 3 to 5 PM, Claremont Secondary School, 4980 Welsey Road
YesBC hosts annual community music festival for youth featuring Mindil Beach Markets and Carmanah, powered by humans and solar technology. See
website for more info.
THE SHOCK DOCTRINE
Apr 17th, 7 PM, BCGEU Hall, 2994 Douglas St
Screening of documentary based on Naomi Klein's acclaimed book "The Shock Doctrine" about disaster capitalism. Sponsored by Victoria Friends of Cuba. See
website for more info.
EASTER BARN DANCE
Apr 17th, 8 PM, Victoria Events Centre, 1415 Broad St
Social Coast hosts 3rd annual Barn Dance and fundraiser featuring bluegrass band “Union Cartel”. Dress as your favorite farmer. Tickets $10. See Facebook for more info.
Rita Fromholt
Sustainability Coordinator
Office of Campus Planning & Sustainability
University of Victoria
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