[UVic-sustainability] News and Events for the Week of Feb 2nd
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- Published on Monday, 02 February 2015 16:00
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NEWS:
The SPOKES bike drive held on Saturday January 31 was a success. Over 70 bikes were donated! Thanks to everyone who brought in a bike! Remember, you can donate your old working bike you no longer want by contacting SPOKES (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
UVic’s Centre for Social and Sustainable Innovation at the Gustavson School of Business is working on a project that would help disseminate Student sustainable-living tips through a new resource designed to help students live the way they want: with minimal impact on the planet.
Take the one-minute survey, to help shape low-carbon lifestyles on campus and beyond.
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SACRED ECOLOGY
Monday February 2nd, 6:30PM
University of Victoria Chapel
Join the UVic Chaplan for an introduction to the practices of sacred ecology, every Monday from 6:30pm to 8pm (except Family Day). Engage in an ecologically sensitive spirituality for these times, and explore an emerging worldview that integrates the wisdom of spiritual traditions, science and systems theory, eco-psychology, deep ecology and our own local skills and knowledge. See the UVic events page for more details.
EVENTS AND OUTREACH TEAM MEETING
Tuesday February 3rd, 2:30PM
Student Union Building
If you’re interested in volunteering with the community garden the events and outreach team is a great way to get involved! You don’t have to have a plot and you can sign up to be involved in a single event or multiple events if you wish according to the time commitment you can manage!
UVIC'S CAMPUS PLAN UPDATE - IDEAS FORUM
Wednesday February 4th, 12:00- 2:00 PM and 6:00 - 8:00PM
Michèle Pujol Room, Student Union Building, UVic
Contribute your ideas and shape the future of UVic! Your ideas and insights regarding land use, open spaces, natural areas, transportation, parking and future building siting are needed. See facebook for more details
THE CANADIAN ARCTIC: A NATURALIST’S PERSPECTIVE WORKSHOP SERIES
February 4th to February 25th, 7:00PM
UVic
The Naturalist's Perspective is a 4 part workshop series by UVic Continuing Studies that runs Wednesdays at 7:00PM from February 4th to February 25th. $21 per workshop—register on the Continuing Studies Website.
THE JOY OF BIRDS
Saturday February 14th, 7:00PM
David Strong Building, UVic
In this special Valentine’s Day session, ornithologist James Clowater shares his knowledge and love of birds in two distinct visual presentations. $21—register on the Continuing Studies Website.
HOOKED ON SPEED: HOW THE ADDICTION TO CHANGE IS DUPING CORPORATIONS AND ERODING SUSTAINABILITY
Thursday February 19th, 7:00PM
Bob Wright Centre, Room B150
Continuous and accelerating changes to technologies, products, and markets not only undermine profits, but are at the heart of significant social and environmental costs. Using the Coca-Cola Company as an example, Dr. Bansal will show that corporations must discriminate between the activities in which they need to respond quickly and those that require long-term investments for stability and sustainability. See the UVic Events page for more details.
WATER YOU WAITING FOR?
Friday February 20th, 9:00AM
Teacher Pro-D Workshop on water sustainability. $35 including lunch—register on the Continuing Studies Website.
COMMUNITY EVENTS:
MULCHING, WEEDING AND TRAIL MAINTENANCE WITH THE VICTORIA GREEN TEAM
Tuesday February 3rd, 9:15AM
Spring Ridge Commons
Designed as a permaculture demonstration site and community urban food forest, Spring Ridge Commons contains over 100 species of plants, many of which have food and/or medicinal value. Meeting spot is the middle of the commons, off of Chambers Street. Green Team Meetup site.
A DISASTER WAITING TO HAPPEN?
Thursday February 5th, 7:00PM
Spectrum Community School, 957 Burnside Road
Residential oil spills from aging oil tanks and accessories are harming our local environment and creating significant financial liability for homeowners. MLAs Rob Fleming and Lana Popham invite the community to a public forum to discuss this problem, and the solutions. Facebook event details.
A NEW INTERNATIONAL CLIMATE TREATY? A POST-LIMA REPORT BACK AND A PRE-PARIS COUNTDOWN
Monday January 9th, 7:00PM
Ambrosia Event Center, 638 Fisgard Street
This event will include three talks: one, by Elizabeth May, will focus on the coming climate negotiations, another , by Guy Dauncey, on why Canada must go fossil-fuel free and 100% renewable by 2040, and the final talk by Ken Wu is titled “Politics, Solutions, and Broad-based Movements: Directions of the climate change movement.”
Matt Greeno
Sustainability Coordinator
Office of Campus Planning & Sustainability
University of Victoria
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