[Uvic-sustainability] News and Events for week of March 3rd
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NEWS
Thanks for everyone who came out last week to our open house and/or workshops on the renewal of the UVic Sustainability Action Plan for Campus Operations. Feedback and ideas from the campus community are welcome as we create a new plan to guide our work for the next 5 years and beyond.
We now have information and an online questionnaire that anyone can complete, see link here. Please complete no later than Friday, March 17th. Contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions.
Oliver M. Brandes from UVic’s POLIS Water Sustainability Project is interviewed about a study he helped design, called Freshwater Insights: A Survey of British Columbian Attitudes on Fresh Water, in which 90% of respondents believe water is the most precious resource. See the Province.
Ben Parfitt from UVic’s POLIS Project co-wrote an opinion piece on the potential... detrimental impacts of liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects in BC on our water supply. See the Province.
UVic alumnus Blair Kennedy (BCOM ’98) was named to Business in Vancouver’s Forty Under 40 business starts for 2013/14 for his work with his company Encorp Pacific, responsible for the logistics of collecting and processing more than a billion recyclable bottles and cans each year as well as 100,000 tonnes of recycled electronics, including those from UVic. Being part of an organization that helps protect the environment also bridges with other personal goals he wants to achieve, according to Business in Vancouver.
If you are a cyclist concerned about the lack of safe cycling infrastructure in Victoria consider signing this petition to urge the city to make world-class updates to its outdated cycling master plan. Also see story in the VicNews.
EVENTS
GROWING THE POWER AND IMPACT OF STUDENT AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATION
Mar 3rd, 1 to 3 PM, Cadboro Commons, Campus View Room
Learn how community-university engagement can make research and learning both relevant and useful. Event will feature UVic and community stories showcasing the co-creation of knowledge and creative skill development for students working in partnership with communities. Part of UVic's
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TAPPED IN: HOW DO WE ENGAGE YOUTH IN THE WORLD'S GREATEST CHALLENGES?
Mar 4th, 1:30 to 4:30 PM, Bob Wright Centre, B150
An afternoon of musical performances as well as energetic presentations from leaders in our community who are actively engaging with youth in a conversation about a respectful, sustainable, hopeful future. Part of UVic's
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CO2 VERSUS METHANE: WHICH IS THE SCARIER GREENHOUSE GAS AND WHY?
Mar 4th, 3 to 4:30 PM, Bob Wright Centre, A104
Lecture by David Archer, a world leader in human-induced climate change, on which is the most threatening greenhouse gas we face. Part of UVic's
Ideafest.
WORKING IN COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH YOUR DEGREE
Mar 4th, 5:30 to 7 PM, ECS 116
Curious about carving out a career path in the non-profit sector? Come hear inspiring stories from alumni who have applied various degrees to make an impact in the community. Part of UVic's
Ideafest.
FOUR GOOD REASONS TO COMMIT SOCIOLOGY: A REPONSE TO PRIME MINISTER HARPER
Mar 4th, 7 to 9 PM, HHB 105
During a news conference last April, in the wake of a foiled plot to blow up a Via Rail Train, Prime Minister Harper said, "This is not the time to commit sociology." Why not? A panel will discuss why critical, well-grounded social analysis is indispensable in reviving democracy in our troubled world. Part of UVic's
Ideafest.
HERE THERE BE GIANTS! CAMPUS TREE WALK
Mar 6th, Noon to 1 PM, First People House (entrance)
Join experts from UVic's Centre for Forest Biology for a fun and fascinating guided walk across campus discussing trees of biological and cultural importance. Part of UVic's
Ideafest.
LEADNOW CONNECT EVENT
Mar 6th, 7 to 9 PM, SUB, Upper Lounge
Join activists and students for a discussion on how to organize for and beyond the 2015 federal election to help hold our elected officials accountable at the ballot box and elect people with a strong mandate for action on democracy, climate and inequality. See Facebook for more info.
DODGE IN THE DARK: HERE WE GLOW AGAIN
MAR 7TH, 5 PM, IAN STEWART COMPLEX GYM
GLOW-IN-THE-DARK DODGEBALL in support of sustainability on campus! Glow-paint, glow sticks, glowing dodgeballs, black lights, and TONS of prizes included. See
Facebook for more details.
Rita Fromholt
Sustainability Coordinator
Office of Campus Planning & Sustainability
University of Victoria
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