[UVic-sustainability] News and Events: May 13, 2015
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NEWSLETTER UPDATE
Hi there,
My name is John Ho and I am the new Sustainability Intern. I am taking on the Office’s newsletter this summer and I look forward to communicating with you over the next four months! We are also in the process of upgrading our newsletter design and delivery system so stay tuned for some exciting changes.
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BIKE TO WORK WEEK 2015
May 25-31
Bike to Work Week hosts a series of events across the region to celebrate cycling as a safe, healthy, fun and convenient way to get to work or school. UVic has been a major community sponsor for BTWW for many years and we are looking to have a large number of cyclists register and participate from the campus community.
UVic teams will automatically be entered into a daily draw for a prize, and all NEW UVic cyclists will be eligible to win a $250 gift card from a local bike shop.
Register your team today!
Want to participate in BTTW but don't have a bike?
SPOKES has a limited number of refurbished bicycle rentals available for up to 2 weeks. Once again the Office of Campus Planning & Sustainability is pleased to pay for the cost of a SPOKES rental bike for those who want to participate in BTWW.
Rentals are on a first come, first serve basis and include a lock. Drop by between May 18th-23rd during workshop hours to see if there is a suitable bike for you.
More information
UVic BTTW campus events:
- Wednesday, May 20: Free One Hour Cycling Skills Seminar, Noon - 1 PM, HSD A264. Get ready for BTWW early! This course is ideal for new riders and riders who want to update their skills. Free lunch and prizes!
- Tuesday, May 26: Celebration Station, 7:30-9:30 AM at The Fountain (free coffee, treats, bike repairs, enter to win draw prizes, 50-50 raffle)
- Wednesday, May 27: Participant Pizza Lunch, Noon - 1 PM, SUB Michele Pujol Room - Free admission with your helmet!
- Thursday, May 28: Celebration Station, 3:30 - 5:30 PM at the Fountain (free refreshments, bike repairs, enter to win draw prizes, 50-50 raffle)
More cycling resources
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NEWS:
WEBSITE UPDATE
Last month we launched our new and improved website!
Visit for information on:
- The UVic Sustainability Action Plan
- Campus sustainability initiatives
- Tips on how you can live more sustainability
- Reports and data
- Events, news, resources and much more!
CARSA: UVIC’S NEWEST GREEN BUILDING
UVic's new Centre for Athletics, Recreation and Special Abilities is now open for operation after its grand opening
on May 1.
CARSA has a LEED Gold designation target and includes some notable sustainability features:
- A geothermal system to provide both heating and cooling for the building.
- The building is very water efficient with reductions in potable water consumption by 40 per cent (representing 7.5 million litres of drinkable water per year).
- Energy efficiencies and operational savings to be achieved with the use of LED lighting fixtures. The extensive use of natural light will reduce dependency on artificial lighting.
- Bike parking spaces available on the lower and first levels of the parkade, accessible from Gabriola Rd., close to the main entrance of the facility.
UNIVERSITY CENTRE | SANITARY MAIN RETROFIT
May-August 2015
Facilities Management is embarking on a summer underground services replacement project to correct long-standing sanitary sewer issues at University Centre. G&E Contracting is the Prime Contractor undertaking this work in multiple stages over the next few months.
View / Download Facilities Management Notice - University Centre | Sanitary Main Retrofit
Contact / Organizer name: Terry Moen, Project Officer (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
CAMPUS COMMUNITY GARDEN SUMMER UPDATE
The campus community garden will be shifting hours for the summer.
**As of next week, the hours will be changed to as follows:
Office hours: Tuesdays 10 am - 3pm
Work parties: Tues 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm & Thurs 5:30 pm -7:30 pm.
Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
GROWING BETTER CITIES CONFERENCE
May 30, 2015 | 9 am – 4 pm | David Lam Auditorium, MacLaurin bldg.
Join us and keynote Robert Bateman for an exciting day of talks and workshops around how to make our communities more sustainable and liveable. Early bird tickets are available until May 8. Follow the registration link for the full schedule and other info.
Register here
CRD EFFICIENT IRRIGATION WORKSHOP
Multiple dates and locations available
Considering the purchase and installation of an irrigation system or do you already own a system that you would like to upgrade? Irrigation experts will explain the system components, discuss installation and provide scheduling and maintenance tips. Course
instructor is a local member of the Irrigation Industry Association of BC. An overview of CRD Water Conservation programs will be provided.
More info and registration
HEALING THE SELF, HEALING THE EARTH: A BUDDHIST PERSPECTIVE ON THE ECO-CRISIS
May 19 | 7 pm | Victoria Shambhala Centre
As Buddhism interacts with democratic societies, there is an opportunity for an integration of personal and public transformation. David Loy argues that there is an important parallel between what Buddhism says about our personal predicament and our collective challenges today in relation to the rest of the biosphere. More info
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