[Uvic-sustainability] News nad Events for week of May 12th

Details: Published on Monday, 12 May 2014 12:40; Written by editor

NEWS

The final draft of the UVic Sustainability Action Plan: Campus Operations (2014-2019) is available for review online. Feedback can be provided via our online survey, or by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. until May 15th. Thanks to everyone who has already provided input on helping us develop this plan that will guide our work over the next 5 years.

Kelsey Mech, recently former UVSS Chairperson, has been awarded one of the Top 25 Environmentalists Under 25 by The Starfish for her work on the Divest UVic campaign.

The Shelbourne Valley Action Plan is finally complete and available for public viewing on the Saanich website. Interested individuals and groups that have comments can email, or register to speak at the Saanich council meeting on June 9th.

Good news for cyclists comes from both the... City of Victoria and the Capital Regional District making recent announcements regarding new and increased funding for cycling infrastructure and amenities around the region.

EVENTS

CITY OF VICTORIA CYCLING MASTER PLAN PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS
Workshops: May 12th, 16th, 26th, various locations
Information drop in stations: April 30th, May 3rd, May 7th, May 24th, various locations
Victoria is updating its Cycling Master Plan and would like your thoughts on how to improve cycling in the city. See website for more info.

NOXIOUS WEEDS BYLAW REVISION OPEN HOUSES
May 12th, 5 to 7 PM, Cedar Hill Rec Centre
May 26th, 5 to 7 PM, Saanich Commonwealth Pool
District of Saanich is seeking public input on an new bylaw and the Invasive Species Management Strategy. See website for more info.

DINNER FOR TROUBLED TIMES #2
May 12th, 6:30 to 9 PM, Quadra Village Community Centre, 901 Kings Road
Free community dinner for those interested in sharing food, stories and entertainment, and to find ways to work together to create more sustainable communities. See Facebook for more info.

MUNICIPAL POLITICS 101: PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ON CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
May 12th, 7 PM, Fernwood Community Hall, 1923 Fernwood Road
The Social Environment Alliance presents a workshop to better understand the impact of local governments on our lives. See Facebook for more info.

GMO OMG!
May 13th, 7 PM, Cinecenta, SUB
Screening of documentary on genetically modified foods GMO OMG, followed by panel discussion. See website for more info and to get tickets online.

MAKING CIVIC GOVERNMENT MORE TRANSPARENT, ACCOUNTABLE AND OPEN
May 13th, 7 PM, Cook Street Activity Centre, #1-380 Cook Street

Hear a blue-ribbon panel discuss how to improve transparency, accountability and openness in civic affairs. Moderated by Chris Causton, former mayor of Oak Bay. See Facebook for more info.

BTWW TEAM CAPTAIN BREAKFAST

May 14th, 7:30 AM, Cadboro Commons, Campus View Room

Stop by for a light breakfast, pick up your team leader packages, enter to win some fabulous team prizes, and get info on all the great things happening at Bike to Work Week on campus and around the region this year. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more info.

DIVESTMENT OPTIONS FOR UVIC ENDOWMENT AND PENSION PLANS
May 14th, 3 to 4 PM, DTB B247
School of Environmental Studies hosts discussion with special guest, Stephen Whipp, an investment advisor specializing in environmentally and socially responsible investment strategies, on options for moving towards divesting the UVic endowments and pension funds from fossil fuels. Light snacks and beverages provided.

MISS REPRESENTATION: YOU CAN'T BE WHAT YOU CAN'T SEE
May 14th, 7 PM, Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad St
Open Cinema and Bridges for Women host screening of award winning documentary Miss Representation on how the mainstream media contributes to the underrepresentation of women in position of power and influence in North America. A post-screening panel discussion will follow. Admission is a minimum $20 donation, and will also feature a silent auction and prize draw. See website for more info.

"THE TAX FREE TOUR"
May 15th, 7 PM, BCGEU Hall, 2994 Douglas Street
Social Justice Film Night (Victoria Friends of Cuba) presentations screening of documentary film Tax Free Tour about how multinational corporations get away with paying little or no taxes. Admission by donation. See website for more info.

Rita Fromholt

Sustainability Coordinator

Office of Campus Planning & Sustainability

University of Victoria

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