From October 31st – November 12th, 2021, the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (most commonly known as COP26) was hosted in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.
While it started to snow and the seasons truly began to change, the livelihood of St. Paul’s Student Life stayed the same. Over the month of November, there were countless opportunities for LLC students to gather with their peers and take a little time away from studying!
This January the Social Innovation and Impact Minor was featured in a news article in The Record. The Social Innovation and Impact minor is designed to help students combine their passion for creating social impact with their academic studies.
Through the Minor, students from various faculties—including arts, engineering, and environment—can earn academic credit while working on real-world projects that tackle issues like mental health, climate change, and more. The program combines theoretical learning with hands-on experience, giving students the tools to become active problem-solvers and leaders in today’s rapidly changing world. Read the full article to learn more about how this minor is shaping the future of social innovation education!
Each term, GreenHouse hosts the Social Impact Showcase to celebrate the achievements of our students and award grants from the Social Impact Fund. Students, faculty and staff, and community members are all welcome to attend. The students will be competing for two $3,000 and two $1,500 grants to grow their social and/or environmental impact initiatives.
We are excited and proud to be hosting the 34th Social Impact Showcase. Join us in celebrating youth-led social innovation, entrepreneurship and impact on Wednesday, March 26th | 4:00-5:30 p.m. at United College (Alumni Hall). The Showcase creates a unique and valuable opportunity for our students to connect with community members who may support them on their journey in refining their ideas.
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Do you know someone passionate about the intersections of health and accessibility? We're looking for community members to attend our upcoming community engagement sessions in partnership with the School of Public Health Sciences and HLTH 480. Join us to connect with students, researchers, and community leaders as we imagine accessible health systems and tools for all.
🗓️ Event Details:
Needs Finding: Jan 29 or 31 (12:30-2:30 pm)
Co-Creation: Feb 26 or 28 (12:30-2:30 pm)
Demo Day: Mar 26 or 28 (12:30-2:30 pm)
📍 GreenHouse at United College (190 Westmount Road N.)
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No advance preparation needed - just bring your insights and enthusiasm. See you next week!
Come out for a day of fun and slide into the new term with smiles, hot chocolate, and fun! Weather pending.
Cost: Zero Equipment: Skates, some skates will be available to sign out, details provided closer to the date Location: United College Skating Rink
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Be a part of GOODHack24, a data science hackathon using tech to address climate inequities and promote sustainability locally. Build tech solutions with compelling use cases for municipal clients - and broaden your professional network! Tools and training will be provided and there is a cash prize for the winning team.
GOODHack24 is co-hosted by GreenHouse's Changemaker Labs program, the City of Kitchener Innovation Lab, and Go Open Data.
29th social impact showcase winners and overview.
On March 22, 2023, GreenHouse celebrated their 28th Social Impact Showcase. 11 student-led social ventures pitched their ideas and 5 were awarded grants from the Social Impact Fund.