Events - 2019

You are never too small to make a difference.

According to the European Parliament, circular economy is a model of production and consumption which involves sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing and recycling existing materials and products as long as possible. In this way, the life cycle of products is extended. 
 

Together, Building Sustainable Communities

In an era of climate change, consumer addiction and natural disasters, how do we come together to build a culture of sustainability in our communities? In this provocative talk, world-renowned scientist and professor Jacqueline McGlade will explore how we can create ‘collaborative ecosystems’ to help people and their environments flourish. Pushing UN Sustainable Goal 17 to the forefront, Dr. McGlade explores how we can revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.

Convocation is a special time to celebrate! Join the Faculty of Environment on Friday, October 25th, to congratulate our hardworking students on their graduation!

Our Faculty of Environment Convocation Ceremony will take place on Friday, October 25, at 2:30 p.m. in the Physical Activities Complex

You know that it’s important for your business to be solving an important problem. But how do you know whether you’ve got an “important problem”?

GreenHouse Health Discovery Lab 

We invite you to participate in the Health Discovery Lab hosted by GreenHouse.  In partnership with Community Support Connections and the MS Society Grand River Chapter, this Discovery Lab focuses on creating positive social impact by identifying emerging problems and opportunities in the healthcare space. The lab will focus on enabling social inclusion by improving the quality of life for those experiencing health challenges in the aging population and their caregivers. At the lab, you will learn about these challenges from a variety of stakeholder perspectives and use skills in ethical design to identify opportunities for innovation in this space. At the end of the lab, you will be presented with opportunities to move your ideas forward.

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On Friday September 27, Dean Jean Andrey is hosting a Breakfast Seminar with guest David Meslin, a political biologist, urbanist, community organizer, trainer and political entrepreneur, who will be talking about rebuilding democracy from the ground up.

The Youth Action on Climate Change (YACC) is looking for motivated young people who want to have a positive impact on our planet. The YACC wants to connect you with other youth who feel the same way and give you the tools, resources, and mentorship in order to implement your solutions right now. There will be interactive workshops, a networking lunch with local sustainability organizations, swag and more!

On June 25th Entrepreneurship @ Environment is hosting Equal Entrepreneurs - women's voices on ideation, inspiration, and navigating entrepreneurship. Take this opportunity to engage with a panel of women on topics around entrepreneurship, overcoming and embracing obstacles, and the opportunity for women to use entrepreneurship to address social/environmental challenges.

Convocation is a special time to celebrate! Join the Faculty of Environment on Tuesday, June 11 to congratulate our hardworking students on their graduation!

Has it really been 45 years?

Calling all planning grads from the class of '74. It's time to join your former classmates to reconnect, reunite, and relive your best campus memories. 

Your reunion planning committee, Sue Metcalfe, Janet Babcock, and Terry Boutilier, along with faculty alumni officer, Dheana Ramsay, have prepared a fun-packed itinerary. 

The film Why We Cycle explores some of the obvious and not-so-obvious effects of cycling on people, communities and cities. Join us as we screen this insightful and thought-provoking film that brings together cutting-edge scholarly research, with ordinary lived experiences of cycling and mobility.