SDG Week at À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ

Monday, March 6, 2023 - Friday, March 10, 2023 (all day)
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Ìýis happening from March 6-10, 2023, led by SDSN Canada at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, theÌýSustainability Hub at UBC, and Colleges and Institutes Canada.Ìý Campuses across the country are leading programming and communications to raise awareness about the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), spark conversations about opportunities for collaboration within and across campus borders, and accelerate progress on the SDGs in post-secondary institutions.

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SDG Week Activities at À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ

There is lots of work underway at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ to advance the SDGs, through our teaching and research, campus operations, and engagement programming.Ìý

Many departments and groups across campus will be leading activities during SDG Week to showcase their unique contributions. See below for a full list of activities. Learn more and register through the event pages linked below.

MONDAY, MARCH 6

1.ÌýRepair Hub Drop-InÌý

When:ÌýMonday, March 6, 4-6 pmÌý(EST)
Where:ÌýE7-1401
Organizers:Ìý4RepairKW
Description:ÌýDo you have items in need of repair? Stop by the repair hub to consult with an expert on how to fix it! The repair hub also has tools you can borrow to complete your own projects.
Target Audience: Students, staff, faculty

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2. Hybrid Webinar:

When:ÌýMonday, March 6, 4:30 pm (EST)
Where:ÌýEV1 Tree Lab & streamed onlineÌý
Organizers:ÌýSociety for Ecological Restoration (SER)Ìý
Description:ÌýHear fromÌýUW PhD students, Sara Wickham and Katie Pita, on the Indigenous Wuikinuxv Nation's restoration project of the LheÌ€nxÌŒ (crabapple- Malus fusca) orchards in BC's Great Bear Rainforest.
Target Audience: Students, staff, faculty

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TUESDAY, MARCH 7

1. Workshop:Ìý

When:ÌýTuesday, March 7, 12-1:30 pmÌý(EST)
Where:ÌýTBC
Organizers:ÌýGreenHouse
Description:ÌýLearn more about problem spaces related to the SDGs, meet organizations who are looking to tackle innovation challenges, ideate potential solutions, and network with your peers!ÌýThis event is day 1 of a 2-part series.
Target Audience: Students

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2. Workshop:ÌýThe UN's SDGs and You: What You Can Do in Your Co-op/Work Experiences

When:ÌýTuesday, March 7, 1-2 pm (EST)
Where:ÌýOnline
Organizers:ÌýCentre for Career Action
Description:ÌýLearnÌýmore about the SDGs, reflect on the kind of impact you want to have during your internships, explore resources and opportunities, and more!
Target Audience: Students

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3. Panel:ÌýAccelerating Progress Through CollaborationÌý Ìý

When:ÌýTuesday, March 7, 1-2:30 pm (EST)
Where: MS Teams Live Event
Organizers:ÌýCampus Wellness,Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Anti-Racism, Office of Indigenous Relations, and Sustainability Office
Description:ÌýHear from leaders in Campus Wellness, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Anti-Racism, Indigenous Relations, and Sustainability on the connections between their four portfolios, how the work is mutually supportive and how we can create meaningful impact together.
Target Audience: Students, staff, faculty

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When:ÌýTuesday, March 7, 2-3 pm (EST)
Where:ÌýOnline (Zoom)Ìý
Organizers:ÌýSDSN Canada, Sustainability Hub at UBC
Description:ÌýThis panel will explore innovation in the context of teaching the SDGs, approaches to teaching using innovative strategies to help improve learning outcomes in universities and colleges across Canada.Ìý
Target Audience: Students, staff, facultyÌý

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5.ÌýRepair Hub Drop-InÌý

When:ÌýTuesday, March 7, 4-6 pmÌý(EST)
Where:ÌýE7-1401
Organizers:Ìý4RepairKW
Description:ÌýDo you have items in need of repair? Stop by the repair hub to consult with an expert on how to fix it! The repair hub also has tools you can borrow to complete your own projects.
Target Audience: Students, staff, faculty

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8

1.ÌýRepair Hub Drop-In

When:ÌýWednesday, March 8, 4-6 pmÌý(EST)
Where:ÌýE7-1401
Organizers:Ìý4RepairKW
Description:ÌýDo you have items in need of repair? Stop by the repair hub to consult with an expert on how to fix it! The repair hub also has tools you can borrow to complete your own projects.
Target Audience: Students, staff, faculty

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When:ÌýWednesday, March 8, 4-5ÌýpmÌý(EST)
Where:ÌýEV3-1408 (auditorium)
Organizers:ÌýSDSN Canada, WUSA, Impact Alliance
Description:ÌýÌýis coming to campus to talk about student leadership for the SDGs and share his experiences mobilizing young people around the world. A great opportunity to meet a prominent young leader working globally to push for change.
Target Audience: Students, staff, faculty

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When:ÌýWednesday, March 8, 5-6:30 pmÌý(EST)
Where:ÌýEV1-courtyard
Organizers:ÌýSDSN Canada, WUSA, Impact Alliance
Description:ÌýFollowing the discussion with Brighton Kaoma, Global Director from SDSN Youth, join us for a networking event with sustainability professionals from throughout the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Region. A great chance to learn about career journeys in sustainability fields.
Target Audience: Students

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THURSDAY, MARCH 9

1. Workshop:

When:ÌýThursday, March 9, 12-1:30 pmÌý(EST)
Where:ÌýTBC
Organizers:ÌýGreenHouse
Description:ÌýLearn more about problem spaces related to the SDGs, meet organizations who are looking to tackle innovation challenges, ideate potential solutions, and network with your peers!ÌýThis event is day 2Ìýof a 2-part series.
Target Audience: Students

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2. Workshop: Soap Making

When:ÌýThursday, March 9, 2:30-4 pmÌý(EST)
Where:ÌýEV1-135
Organizers:ÌýEcology Lab
Description:ÌýLearn how to make your own soap and contribute to SDG 12: Responsible Production and Consumption.
Target Audience: Students

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3.

When:ÌýThursday, March 9, 5:30-7:00 pm (EST)
Where:ÌýSLC-3216
Organizers:ÌýClimate Students
Description:ÌýWatch "Climate Exodus", enjoy someÌýsnacks, and stay for a discussion!ÌýÌýÌý
Target Audience: Students

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FRIDAY, MARCH 10

1.ÌýPanel:

When:ÌýFriday, March 10 from 11:15-1 pm (EST)Ìý
Where:ÌýOnline
Organizers:ÌýSustainability Literacy Initiative,ÌýEnvironment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), and Sustainable Development Solutions Network Canada (SDSN)Ìý
Description:ÌýCheck out the Sustainability Literacy Initiative’s upcoming webinar on the importance of post-secondary sustainability education in creating a resilient workforce.
Target Audience: Students, facultyÌý

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2. Hackathon:ÌýSDG Impact Challenge 2023

When:ÌýFriday, March 10 at 5pm (EST) to Saturday, March 11 at 5 pmÌý(EST)
Where:ÌýUnited College
Organizers:ÌýCo-operative Education, Impact Alliance, À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Institute for Sustainable Energy (WISE)
Description:ÌýDo you have an innovative idea that could advance the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? Then join the collaborative solutions hackathon, SDG Impact Challenge 2023!
Target Audience: Students

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If your department or group is hosting an activity or event and would like to be included in this calendar of events, please contact Andrea BaleÌýwith more information.