As illustrated (I hope) by IRIS blogs, You Tube CAN be educational (although I am prepared to bet quite a lot that most people aren't being much educated while logged on to on the site).
I recently learned from You Tube, that a there is new doc out from photographer extraordinaire, Yann Arthus-Bertrand, called HOME. You can watch HOME on You Tube for a few more days. If you don't know about his book, the Earth from Above, please, do check it out - it's amazing.
Dawn R. Bazely
Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Time: 7pm
Location: Founders Assembly Hall (152 Founders)
McLaughlin College Fellows and Students Present
"The Mid-Point in York's First Century: Perspectives on Sustainability and the Future of Humankind." David V. J Bell, Professor Emeritus and Former Dean, Faculty of Environmental Studies, will present this talk as part of York’s 50th Anniversary Master’s Lecture Series.
The mid point of York’s first century coincides with the mid-point of the UN Decade for Education for Sustainable Development [UNDESD 2005 - 2014]. This is an ideal time to reflect on the educational ideas and socio-political circumstances of York’s founding in order to focus on the contrasting – and critically urgent – sustainability challenges and opportunities of the next 50 years. I will talk about the role of education and York University in helping society develop an appropriate culture of sustainability that would allow humankind to flourish beyond the next century.
Next Monday, April 27th, IRIS will be hosting our monthly Speaker Series event. This month we are discussing Sustainable Transportation for the GTA. Our guests include:
Saturday, March 28, 12:30-5:00pm - Schulich School of Business - FREE
'Changing Climate for Business' is a workshop designed for Schulich alumni and current MBA students to discuss practical ways to combat climate change in the workplace. Sponsored by the British High Commission, the event will feature a panel discussion with participants representing several perspectives on climate change, including consultancies, government, financial institutions and internal change managers. A keynote presentation will then be followed a networking reception to provide attendees the chance to share ideas on combating climate change and take advantage of the networking opportunities to be found in an mixed crowd of speakers, Schulich alumni and current MBA students. The cost of attendance is fully sponsored by the British High Commission and a spread of drinks and snacks will be served at the reception.
For more information or to RSVP, please email Net Impact President, Daniel Caunter, at dcaunter07@schulich.yorku.ca and supply your full name, contact information, whether you are student or alumni, and finally your field of study or organization affiliation (if desired for your name tag). Spaces are limited due to the capacity of rooms available, so RSVP soon!
March 2009 - Keele campus undergraduate residences compete to reduce their carbon footprint.
Students will do their part to minimize their energy consumption and compete for weekly and monthly sustainability-themed awards. Residence Environmental Ambassadors at each location will help build awareness, educate, and ultimately change behaviour. The Res Race to Zero complements York's 5-year energy plan which includes a $40 million investment to reduce consumption by 25%. Modifying behaviour is an essential component of reducing our carbon footprint. Additionally any savings will be invested in improvement of quality of life of residence students on campus. For more information check out http://www.yorku.ca/resrace/
Strengthening the Ecojustice Movement:
How Will Disenfranchised Peoples Adapt to Climate Change?
Two-Day Conference
April 16-17, 2009
April 16th - Founders Assembly Hall
April 17th - The Underground
Community activists and activist scientists from Brazil, India, South Africa, and Arctic Canada will share stories of local vulnerabilities to climate change, and discuss strategies for addressing inequities in climate change causation, mitigation, funding, and education.
Sponsored by Environment Canada, International Polar Year, York International, Faculty of Environmental Studies, York University, & IRIS
For more information please contact the conference coordinators:
Annette Dubreuil (afdubreu@yorku.ca) or
Jennifer Jew (jenjew@yorku.ca)
RSVP Jen at jenjew@yorku.ca.
Phone: 416-736-2100 ext 33631
347 York Lanes, York University
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario, M3J 1P3
Canada
Details about our next two speaker series events are now available:
1. 'The Role of the Private Sector in Development - A Value Chain Perspective, Farouk Jiwa presents
Tuesday, March 3, 11:30-1:00pm - N109, Schulich School of Business - FREE
In another installment of the Sustainability Speaker Series, Farouk Jiwa, Senior Regional Technical Adviser of the Economic Development Unit for CARE USA, will discuss CARE's experience in community economic development in selected projects from across Africa, Asia and Latin America. The lecture will highlight some of the key successes achieved through building strategic partnerships with the private sector as well as some of the challenges faced by the organization. This makes a case for the value chain approach being adopted by an increasing number of international development organizations, which seek a real win-win-win synergy between poor rural communities, NGOs and the private sector. For more information or to RSVP, please email BSUS@schulich.yorku.ca. Las Nubes Coffee will be served, so feel free to bring your travel mugs!
2. Green Drinks North York
Thursday, March 5, 7:00-1:00am - Zaffron's (6200 Yonge Street) - FREE
Taking place the first Thursday of every month Green Drinks North York, like Green Drinks Toronto, is a networking series which sees environmental professionals, students and other like-minded people mingle over drinks in an informal setting. Though this version of the Green Drinks series is newer than that of Toronto, it provides an alternative event that is much closer to the university. RSVPs are appreciated but not mandatory. For more information please email greendrinksnorthyork@yahoo.ca or check out the Facebook group under 'Green Drinks Toronto'. Otherwise feel free to drop in for a drink!
3. MBA Insight 2009
Friday, March 6, 11:45am-6:30pm - Schulich School of Business - FREE
Presented by the GBC and General Mills, this event creates a platform from which current students can connect with recent alumni who are currently working in their preferred industries. Come out to attend two out of six different industry/specialization panels, discuss career opportunities and expand your network. With an afternoon panel dedicated to the sustainability sector, this event promises to strengthen the connections between recent alumni and current students. Business attire is required and all students and alumni are welcome to attend. For more information and to sign up, please see the FB event page at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=52727168306 or contact Richard Pak (corporate.gbc@schulich.yorku.ca) or Tanya Dinino (community.alumni.gbc@schulich.yorku.ca) of the GBC.
4. Green Drinks Toronto
Wednesday, March 18, 6:00-10:00+ (drop in any time) - Bedford Academy (36 Prince Arthur Ave) - FREE
Taking place the third Wednesday of every month, Green Drinks Toronto is a networking series which sees environmental professionals, students and other like-minded people mingle over drinks in an informal setting. With the Toronto version having started in June 2005, the events have attracted hundreds of environmental professionals and interested residents to the monthly gatherings, often with a different crowd showing up each time. RSVPs are appreciated but not mandatory. For more information please email Jane, Pete, or Amanda at greendrinks@gmail.com or check out the Facebook group under 'Green Drinks Toronto'. Otherwise feel free to drop in for a drink!
IRIS Presents:
The Sustainable Built Environment Speaker Series at York U!
Bringing the GREEN into Buildings
Two visionaries, Andrew Bowerbank of the World Green Building Council and Gabriel Draven of Village Technologies, will discuss the current state of our built environment and the future of innovative design and technologies in the building sector.
When: Wednesday Oct. 29th, 2:30-4:30
Where: Vari Hall B, York University, Keele Campus
3. *Nonprofit Governance and Leadership Workshop
Friday, Nov. 14, 1:00-5:30 – Executive Private Dining Room – $20-25
Are you interested in furthering your professional development and joining a nonprofit board? The NMA presents this ½ day workshop that will cover topics such as how to get on a nonprofit board, what board members do and
the leadership challenges of Leaders and Managers of nonprofits. This event will feature speakers from the Maytree Foundation and Altruvest Charitable Services/Boardmatch, two organizations committed to connecting business professionals with nonprofit boards. We are also pleased to announce that the keynote address will be given by Derek Ballantyne, CEO of Toronto Community Housing Corp. The keynote address and two workshops will be followed by a networking wine/cheese reception.
