[Uvic-sustainability] News and Events for week of March 17th

Details: Published on Monday, 17 March 2014 12:20; Written by editor

NEWS

Winners of the 2014 UVic Student and Staff Sustainability Champion Awards will be announced later today at the St. Paddy’s Day Green Drinks event, 4:30-6:30 PM in Cadboro Commons. See below for event details. Stop by and congratulate our winners!

UVic has become the first institution in BC to implement an Informed Dining program which provides customers with detailed nutritional information on standard menu items served at UVic’s Food Services outlets. UVic is also one of a handful of universities that employ a dietitian on staff. Read more in the media release.

Interesting article on the future of the "millennial" generation faced with a future of climate change, species extinction, rising debt, etc. who asks “Are we screwed?” See The Tyee.

Volunteers are needed to the 3rd annual Creatively United for the Planet... Arts and Sustainability Festival (April 25th and 26th) that attracts over 5,000 people. See website to find out more.

EVENTS

TODAY: ST. PADDY'S DAY GREEN DRINKS AND SUSTAINABILITY CHAMPION AWARDS
Mar 17th, 4:30 to 6:30 PM, Campus View Room, Cadboro Commons
Join staff, faculty, students and community members for a celebration of all things green at UVic! Event will also include the presentation of the 2014 Student and Staff Sustainability Campion Awards. Wear something green and you could win a fabulous green prize! Everyone welcome (must be 19), no host bar and snacks. See poster for more info.

BLUE DRINKS
Mar 18th, 5 - 6:30 PM, UVic Grad House
Casual get together of people interested in and researching water issues.

LOST RIVERS: CANADA WATER WEEK FILM SCREENING AND PANEL DISCUSSION
Mar 18th, 6:30 to 8:30 PM, HHB, Room 105
POLIS Water Sustainability Project presents film screening of Lost Rivers about lost urban rivers, and panel discussion with local experts on green infrastructure, stormwater utilities and collaborative restoration efforts. See website for more info.

NATURE DAY 2.0
Mar 19th, 9 AM - 9 PM, various venues on campus
The UVic Sustainability Project host second campus "nature day" with events all day including wilderness skills, nature walks, yoga, meditation, a potluck, movie and discussion circle. See Facebook for more info.

READY, SET, GROW! CONTAINER GARDENING IN SMALL SPACES
Mar 20th, 7:30 to 9 PM, Saanich Commonwealth Place
First in a series of food gardening workshops hosted by Lifecycles and Saanich. See website for more details.

COMMUNITY-UNIVERSITY ENGAGEMENT SKILLS WORKSHIP
Mar 22nd, 9 AM - 3 PM, David Turpin (formerly Social Sciences & Math) Building, B209
Free workshop hosted by the Institute for Studies in Community-University Engagement (ISICUE) and the Community Mapping Collaboratory ideal for campus and community action and engagement folks. Topics include Place and Mapmaking, Asset Based Community Development and Participatory Action Research, and Creative Engagement and Photovoice. Free, with refreshments included. Bring a lunch! RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

CHANGING GEARS - SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION EXPO
Mar 22nd, 11 AM to 5 PM, Pearkes Recreation Centre
The BC Sustainable Energy Association and partners present a day of information on sustainable transportation options and ideas. Day will feature displays and presentations from local organizations, governments and local businesses on understanding the carbon footprint of transportation, re-designing streets and urban spaces for people not vehicles, developing infrastructures to support "active transportation", improving the reach, diversity and comfort of transit options and electric vehicles. Workshops will include a presentation by BC Transit and UVic's Transportation Demand Management program. See website for more info. Event also features a mass family bike ride at 10 AM.

TAKE BACK OUR COAST
Mar 22nd, 2 PM, Vic High Auditorium, 1260 Grant Street (Fernwood)
Join community activists, First Nations and politicians for a discussion on how to stop the Enbridge Pipeline. See Facebook for more info.

CAN WE FEED THE WORLD?
Mar 22nd, 7 to 10 PM, Alix Goolden Hall
Pacific Rim College hosts talk by Joel Salatin, one of the most recognized farmers and sustainable food activists, and short presentations by local food security activists. Tickets $22.50. See website for more info and ticket purchase.

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