Dr. David Korten, author, economist, political activist and former professor at the Harvard School of Business, will talk at the New Economy Summit. In this talk, David Korten will draw on his years of experience in helping to launch a
new economy to describe how our universities can use their institutional resources to build a future of cooperation.
When: April 4th. 6:00-8:00pm, CIRS Main Lecture Hall
A summit to explore how to change the structure of Canada’s economy to prioritize human well-being and a healthy ecosystem while ending economic stagnation. This summit is free, however there is a 25$ refundable deposit fee. For more information and schedule go to: http://neweconomyatubc.ca/
When: April 4th, 11am in the SUB
Dr. John Robinson, Associate Provost, Sustainability and a recent TEDx speaker will talk about campus as a living laboratory and UBC’s sustainability plans. Join us for this engaging and inspiring talk. Register here: http://www.events.ctlt.ubc.ca/events/view/2249
Through this 2-day workshop, participants will deepen their sustainability understanding, enhance their confidence as leaders, and be empowered to develop meaningful sustainability projects in the community. April 26-27. Apply by April 7th. For more information go to http://www.naturalstep.ca/impact-sustainability-champions-training/vancouver.
Check out the Careers Online (http://www.students.ubc.ca/careers/index.cfm) for several amazing work positions available this summer.
Earth Hour 2013 is from 8:30 – 9:30 on Saturday March 23rd.
Celebrate Earth Hour in Buchanan Block D for the 2nd annual Earth Hour open-mic event featuring acoustic performances, UBC Improv, slam poetry, A Capella and more! Turning off lights just for one hour won’t solve the environmental crises around the world, but the message generated by communities everywhere will emanate the need for change. Join us on March 23rd for these conversations, good music, good company, and an understanding of needing change at the community level. Visit the Facebook page “Earth Hour 2013 at UBC” or the Common Energy website for more details!
When: March 18th, 3:00pm, CHBE Building
The global demand for commodities will continue to increase notwithstanding periodic volatile upheaval in the global economy. The need to provide a basic standard of living for the planet’s growing population, let alone the desire of many to achieve a life style somewhat comparable to that enjoyed by people in developed countries, requires total resources over the next few decades years roughly equivalent to the amount produced over historical time. While demand continues, supply is challenged by many technical and non-technical factors, not least of which is society’s competing desire to consume but not face the realities of production.
This is a seminar by Dr. John F.H. Thompson, a consultant and professor at Cornel University, about how the minnining industry, both in Canada and globally, is addressing these challanges with combinations of new technology, new approaches to energy and water, new work practices, and an increasing emphasis on sustainability.
Undertaken by 4th year engineering students Patrick Wong and John Yuen, the new, the new fueling station allows for “blend on demand” fueling. The customer sets the desired biodiesel blend from B5 to B100 and when finished fueling the new system will print a receipt for the fuel purchased, with separate prices for petro and biodiesel fuels set by the system operator. The new system also increases the storage capacity of fuel to 400L. Continue reading “New Biodiesel Fueling Station”
When: March 6th 4:00
Where: CHBE Room 202
The focus of this movie is unsustainable practices currently used in fishing and what that means for the oceans of the world.
