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IRIS Joint Open House and Book Launch

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Where: York Lanes Room 305 for the book launch, and 349 for the open house

When: October 20, 2010. The book launch will be from 3-4:30 followed by the Open House from 4:30-6:30.

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BOOK LAUNCH ( 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., York Lanes Room 305)

Climate Change -- Who's Carrying the Burden: The Chilly Climates of the Global Environmental Dilemma. A Co-Edited Collection by Anders Sandberg and Tor Sandberg.

The IRIS is pleased to announce the campus book launch which will draw on comments from the book’s contributors and provide an opportunity for the York public to speak directly with this insightful group of thinkers.

The book highlights how climate change can hide historical contexts in terms of how the carbon economy can lead to exploitation of natural resources, colonialism and capitalism. This book reveals some of the complexities behind carbon trading systems and urges us to imagine new ways of living. his is a space

OPEN HOUSE (4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Common Area opposite York Lanes Room 349)

Directly following the Book Launch, IRIS will be hosting a joint Open-House with MITACS for anyone interested in learning more about what we do. Also participating in the event is Learning for a Sustainable Future (LSF) and Work in a Warming World (W3), both of which are housed by IRIS.

Drop by, say hello, learn about our upcoming events and enjoy some light refreshments on us!


The City Seminar

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Presented by The City Institute at York University (CITY)


“The Creative-City Approach and the Production of Urban Designscapes:

A Comparison of Redevelopment Processes in Toronto and Vancouver”

By: Sebastian Darchen  | Faculty of Environmental Studies, York University


 Time: Dec. 5 - Friday from 12:30pm-2:00 pm

Location: 305 York Lanes

Sustainable Purchasing Conference 2010

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Where:Founder's Assembly Hall, York University

When: October 29th, 2010, 8:30-5:00

This conference will have workshops and panels relating to sustainable foods and how to implement fair trade, local and organic foods into our campus food services. The workshops will focus on how the university can implement sustainable food, and how students can get involved in educating, administering and organizing these ideas at York University. The ultimate goal for this conference is to begin the process of initiating a student run initiative.

It does not cost anything to participate in this event, however a $5 donation would be appreciated.

Canada Green Building Council Annual Gala

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Where: Artscape Wychwood Barns - 601 Christie Street (at St.Clair), Toronto

When: October 21, 2010

This event will have a presentation by Joe Lobko, who is the Achitect of the Artscape Wychwood Barns Revitalization Project as well as entertainment by the Daniel Barnes Quartet. All proceeds will go to the Greater Toronto Chapter of the Canada Green Building council to delivering education, training programs and networking events.

Buy your tickets by October 12th and be entered to win prizes like an Apple Ipad!

York’s Sustainability Fair

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Where: Vari Hall, York University

When: October 28th, 2010

Come and learn about what sustainability related clubs there are on campus. Clubs will be tabling in Vari Hall to discuss upcoming events, volunteer opportunities and other initiatives. There were also be workshops regarding sustainability initiatives and getting organized as well as a session for students to give input into the President's Sustainability Council's annual report.

ARC 2010

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Where: World Trade and Convention Center, Halifax

When: October 27-29, 2010

This event will be focusing on how resource and industrial development contributes to social and economic growth. Although this has benefited particular communities, it has left others with serious social and environmental burdens. Communities are left with contaminated sites, brownfields, deteriorating industrial landscapes, impoverished forest and non-forest landscapes as well as damaged waterways.

ARC 2010 is a space where these problems and solutions will be discussed by individuals and teams attending this October.

Geology Matters 2010 Conference

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Where: Westin Hotel, Halifax

When: October 25-26, 2010

The Department of Natural Resources will be co-hosting the Geology Matters 2010 Conference which will focus on geoscience, municiple planning, geohazards, health and safety, geohertiage, and economic growth. There will also be a discussion surrounding the management of Nova Scotia's resources as well as its reclamation.

This two day event will include presentations from the Department of Natural Resources, guest lecturers, industry staff and more.

The YU Free Press is Seeking Submissions

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When: Submissions will be accepted until January 22, 2010

The YU Free Press will be accepting submissions for their latest issue which will be focused on Feminist themes through women's experiences.

A variety of themes will be explored however there is a focus on resistance, and the lived experiences of women of colour, Indigenous women, women with disabilities and queer women.

All submissions should be sent to: info@yufreepress.org

Leading Change: The Role of Applied Colleges in Sustainable Development

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Where: MacDonald Heaslip Hall, Sheridan College, Oakville

When: October 8, 2010 2-3

This presentation will be held by the Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning and the Oakville Sustainability Initiative. The goal of this presentation is to try and establish common ground for a sustainable movement and have academic institutions become leaders, embedding sustainability into our institutions and organizations.

Introduction to LEED:Rating Systems and Credentials

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Where: George Brown Casa Loma Campus, Building C Auditorium C337

When: October 13th, at 6:30

Leed rating systems are international benchmarks for the design, operation and construction of high performance work buildings. In a presentation by David Rezmovitz questions regarding LEED systems will be analyzed. These questions will include:  What are LEED rating systems? How does a building get certified? What are LEED credentials? How does someone become accredited? What is involved in the design and construction of a green building?

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