Indigenization. Equity, inclusivity, and Anti-Racism. Health and wellness. Sustainability. What do these goals have in common?
Overview
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a valuable framework for highlighting the intersections between social justice, environmental sustainability, and economic prosperity. While we often approach them separately, there is a growing understanding that these goals cannot be achieved in isolation, and that interconnected approaches are needed.
This panel discussion will bring together voices from the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism (EDI-R), the Office of Indigenous Relations, Campus Wellness, and the Sustainability Office at the University of Waterloo. Together, the panelists will discuss how the work across these four portfolios connects, how work across and between teams can be mutually supporting, and how our campus community can continue to create meaningful impact together.
Details
Date:
Tuesday,
March
7
Time:
1:00-2:30pm
(EST)
Location:
Microsoft
Teams
Live
Event
Registration is encouraged and can be completed through the Eventbrite registration page.
Speakers
Moderator
Opening Remarks
Sandra Banks
Vice-President,
University Relations
![Sandra Banks headshot](/sustainability/sites/default/files/uploads/images/sdg_panel_discussion_headshots.png)
Vivek Goel
President & Vice-Chancellor
![Vivek Goel headshot](/sustainability/sites/default/files/uploads/images/sdg_panel_discussion_headshots_1.png)
Panelists
Kalpita Gaitonde
Health Promotion & Evaluation Specialist,
Campus Wellness
![Kalpita Gaitonde headshot](/sustainability/sites/default/files/uploads/images/2_15.png)
Robin Stadelbauer
Associate Director,
Indigenous Relations
![Robyn Stadelbauer headshot](/sustainability/sites/default/files/uploads/images/3_7.png)
Dr. Christopher Stuart Taylor
Associate Vice-President,
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Anti-Racism
![Christopher Taylor headshot](/sustainability/sites/default/files/uploads/images/4_5.png)
Mat Thijssen
Director,
Sustainability Office
![Mat Thijssen headshot](/sustainability/sites/default/files/uploads/images/mat_thijssen.png)
This event is part of SDG Week (March 6-10, 2023), a national collaboration to raise awareness about the SDGs, highlight important work happening across campuses, and foster opportunities for collaboration and community-building.