91˿Ƶ recognized as International Sustainability Institution of the Year
91˿Ƶ Reporter | July 17, 2019
By: Kelsey Litwin
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91˿Ƶ was named the International Green Gown Award’s Sustainability Institution of the Year for its “ambitious yet realistic’ Vision 2020 Sustainability Strategy.
91˿Ƶ is hiring a SDG Campus Coordinator
91˿Ƶ, as a member of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), is looking to appoint a SDG Campus Coordinator for the 2019-2020 academic year. The coordinator’s role will be to raise student awareness of the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs), mobilise students/student clubs around the SDGs and act as a point of contact between 91˿Ƶ student body and the SDSN Youth.
Sustainability Projects Fund Seeking Faculty Member for Working Group
The Sustainability Projects Fund (SPF) is looking for a Faculty representative to sit on its Working Group (WG) starting in Fall 2018 for a two-year mandate.
Sustainability Projects Fund Seeking PGSS Members for Working Group
The Sustainability Projects Fund (SPF) is looking for a PGSS representative to sit on its Working Group starting in September 2018 for a one- to two-year mandate. The PGSS representative would be one of eight Working Group members, who ensure that the SPF meets its mandate to build a culture of sustainability on 91˿Ƶ campuses through the development and seed-funding of interdisciplinary projects.
Apply for the Sustainable Labs Award
Dear Colleagues,
As a follow-up to the creation of the 91˿Ƶ Sustainable Labs Guide last year, we are pleased to announce the launch of the Sustainable Labs Award and we are inviting you to apply.
MOOS is hiring two new interns!
Looking for part-time work in which you can gain skills and experience with a passionate team trying to make 91˿Ƶ a better place? The 91˿Ƶ Office of Sustainability (MOOS) is hiring two new interns for the coming year: a Communications Intern and a Sustainability Projects Fund (SPF) Intern.
1. Communications Intern:
Student Job Opportunity: Project Assistant for the Little Free Library Initiative
Position Description:
Funded by 91˿Ƶ’s Sustainability Project Fund (SPF), The Little Free Library Initiative is looking for a project assistant. As a member of the coordinating committee, you will engage and network with fellow graduate students and faculty at 91˿Ƶ and other Canadian universities to help realize the project.
Become a Sustainable Events Ambassador!
Are you interested in increasing the sustainability of events on campus?
Do you want to be part of a team of motivated students?
The 91˿Ƶ Sustainable Events project is hiring volunteers for the Sustainable Events Ambassador team! Join a group of like-minded students who will liaise with event organizers to ensure that their events are organized more sustainably--including social, economic and environmental considerations.
A carbon-neutral 91˿Ƶ? Have your say and join the conversation
91˿Ƶ Reporter | Feb. 28, 2017
By: Toby Davine
After six months, 11 consultation events, and hundreds of ideas gathered online and in person, the 91˿Ƶ Office of Sustainability (MOOS) is inviting the 91˿Ƶ community to share their thoughts on possible targets for the Vision 2020 Sustainability and Climate Action Plan.
Sustainability Projects Fund Internship
Looking for part-time work where you can geek out in spreadsheets and flex your organization skills? Consider joining the 91˿Ƶ Office of Sustainability team as a Sustainability Projects Fund (SPF) Administrative Intern!
91˿Ƶ creates Advisory Council on Sustainability
91˿Ƶ Reporter | October 25, 2016
by: Toby Davine
91˿Ƶ earns Gold rating in sustainability
Four years of innovative projects and collaborative action planning have upgraded 91˿Ƶ’s rating in sustainability to Gold in the newest version of the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS).
Aboriginal students, staff at 91˿Ƶ call for more recognition
CBC News | April 23, 2015
Kakwiranoron Cook, 91˿Ƶ's aboriginal outreach administrator, would like to see the university put up a more noticeable monument.
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91˿Ƶ prof Chris Ragan: We need smart tolls on our bridges
91˿Ƶ Reporter | April 20, 2015
by: Doug Sweet
91˿Ƶ Geography Chair Jeffrey Wells: Cold carbon conservation' is important in fighting climate change
Montreal Gazette | April 22, 2015
by: Jeffrey Wells
We were heartened last week to see leaders of Canada’s provincial and territorial governments meet in Quebec City to seek real solutions to the runaway problem of carbon pollution.