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UBC Reads Sustainability presents Simran Sethi | Nov 10, 2016

UBC Reads Sustainability presents Simran Sethi Thursday November 10 12:00pm – 2:00pm Jack Poole Hall, UBC Alumni Centre 6163 University Boulevard UBC Vancouver Campus Join Simran Sethi for this UBC Reads Sustainability talk to find out more about the loss … Continue reading

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Sustainability Research Symposium | Mar 18, 2016

Sustainability Research Symposium This year’s symposium will feature 4 guest speakers, a poster session, as well as 7 doctoral students presenting their research in Pecha Kucha format. Date: March 18, 2016 Time: 11AM- 3:45PM Location: BC Hydro Theatre, CIRS Registration

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UBC Reads Sustainability presents Naomi Klein | Apr 7, 2016

UBC Reads Sustainability presents Naomi Klein Forget everything you think you know about global warming.  On April 7th, join UBC Reads as we welcome Naomi Klein, award-winning journalist, columnist, and #1 international bestselling author, as she delivers her most provocative … Continue reading

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UBC Sustainability Challenge – applications due Sept 30

In celebration of UBC’s centennial, UBC Sustainability Initiative is excited to launch an innovative student competition that’s focused on creating opportunities to advance UBC’s commitment to campus sustainability by simultaneously promoting human and environmental wellbeing. Working in interdisciplinary teams, students … Continue reading

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UBC SEEDS Sustainability Program x LCA Poster Competition – submissions due Oct 1, 2015

UBC SEEDS Sustainability Program in collaboration with American Center for Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is announcing this exciting LCA poster competition for undergraduate and graduate students from post-secondary education institutions. The posters will be judged by LCA experts attending the … Continue reading

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UBC Reads Sustainability present Douglas Gayeton – March 18, 2015

New Faces of Local Food UBC Reads Sustainability presents Douglas Gayeton Focusing on how to rebuild a local food system, Douglas Gayeton will share inspiring stories of innovators that are creating a more sustainable food system across the continent. Date: … Continue reading

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UBC Reads Sustainability Speaker Series – George Marshall and Climate Change, Sept 10

George Marshall, founder of the Climate Outreach and Information Network, will be speaking as part of his new book tour: Don’t Even Think About It: Why Our Brains Are Wired to Ignore Climate Change. Come and see him speak on September 10, 12:30 – 2pm … Continue reading

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