�山ǿ�� News - academics

Troubled waters: World’s groundwater increasingly at risk

webfull — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 23:31:21 +0000

The groundwater footprint. If you haven’t heard that term yet, read on, because it soon could become as familiar as “carbon footprint.”

Published January 29 2014 | �山ǿ�� Reporter
Written by Patrick McDonagh

Published: 29 January 2014

Petrocultures 2014 preview

webfull — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 23:03:58 +0000

The myriad of ways in which petroleum is reshaping our politics, economy and culture will be the focus of the 2014 annual conference of the �山ǿ�� Institute for the Study of Canada, to be held on Feb. 6 and 7.

Published on January 28 2014 | �山ǿ�� Reporter
Written by Will Straw

Published: 29 January 2014

ECOLE to Integrate Sustainable Living into �山ǿ�� Residence

webfull — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 18:28:52 +0000

The student-run initiative “ECOLE” (Educational COmmunity Living Environment) is working to transform a MORE house into a space for sustainable living to open in September 2014.

Published on January 20 2014 | Bull and Bear
Written by Tess Wrobleski

Published: 23 January 2014

On International Day, UN Secretary-General calls for protection of natural resources in war-torn countries

webfull — Thu, 07 Nov 2013 18:12:20 +0000

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today highlighted the importance of protecting the environment in times of armed conflict, and stressed that strong natural resource governance can help prevent conflict and contribute to long-term peace.

Published November 6 2013 | UN News Centre
Written by UN News

Published: 7 November 2013

Universities that teach you to change the world

webfull — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 18:29:01 +0000

Social entrepreneurship – whether as new or existing ventures, with an environmental or social-justice focus – is a hot topic on campus.

Published October 22 2013 | Globe and Mail
Written by Jennifer Lewington

Published: 24 October 2013

�山ǿ�� hosts second annual Community Engagement Day

webfull — Wed, 09 Oct 2013 18:51:36 +0000

CED was created as a student-administrator initiative in 2012 by SEDE, in partnership with the SSMU Community Engagement Committee (CEC).

Published on October 06 2013 | �山ǿ�� Daily
Written by Dana Wray

The CEC administers a $0.50 per person Charity Fund fee for student initiatives that connect �山ǿ�� with the external community.

Published: 9 October 2013

�山ǿ�� Students Host Mental Health Conference

webfull — Wed, 09 Oct 2013 17:16:22 +0000

As university students prepare for midterm exams, a group of �山ǿ�� students hosted a conference Saturday, aimed at promoting a better understanding of mental health.

Published October 05 2013 | Global News
Reported by Sarah Volstad

Published: 9 October 2013

The shape of things to come

webfull — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 13:46:59 +0000

Time Forms explores the links between art and time.

Published on September 30 2013 | �山ǿ�� Daily
Written by Lucy Gripper

Despite the slightly esoteric nature of its premise, the curators of Time Forms – �山ǿ�� professors Alanna Thain, Stephen McAdams, and Eric Lewis – made accessibility a goal when organizing the conference.

Published: 7 October 2013

Universal Design for Learning at �山ǿ��

webfull — Sat, 07 Sep 2013 19:16:55 +0000

Les élèves ayant des problèmes d'apprentissage ou encore des troubles de déficit de l'attention sont bien présents dans les écoles primaires et secondaires.

Published August 6, 2013 | CBC Radio-Canada

Published: 7 September 2013

Éduquer pour changer d’air

webfull — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 14:15:17 +0000

Published on June 29, 2013 | le Journal de Montreal

"Après avoir passé 20 ans au cœur de la forêt tropicale, une biologiste de l’Université �山ǿ�� mondialement connue pour ses travaux sur la déforestation et la qualité de l’air revient au Québec pour sortir la science des laboratoires.

Published: 22 July 2013