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Dear Friend

Happy March!

This is the busiest time of the year for many of us, with midterms and year-end wrap-up, but let's not get buried in the snow and miss out on the many sustainability events happening around campus and in the community! From our Green Gala to EcoFest and Get Crafty, there’s surely an event for everyone! Miss out on the latest sustainability news stories? We've got you covered, scroll down for all the details. Plus, check-out the latest video in our Green Hacks series (it's only 15 seconds, so just go for it!).

Greenest Regards,
Sustainability Office

Join us as we celebrate the environmental community on the St George Campus!

Since 2014, the Sustainability office has hosted the Green Gala. It’s a unique opportunity for staff, students, faculty, and friends of sustainability to come together and celebrate our collective hard work and accomplishments. This year's  Green Gala will be held on March 9th at the Faculty Club.. 

What to look forward to? Presentation of the Green Ribbon Awards, a keynote address by Professor Sara Hughes, and the reveal of the 2015-16 Sustainability Yearbook!

This is a FREE event, but an RSVP is required, so if you’re planning to attend (and we hope you are!) please take a moment and let us know!
 
 
 

 
 
TONIGHT
Come out for an expert panel on the significance of the Paris Climate Summit and what steps need to be taken to ensure a sustainable future. 

Visit the events page for more information and for free registration.  Event runs 5:30-8:30 pm at Hart House. 
Environmental Career Day 2016
                                                                                                March 4
Attention students! Meet exhibitors from organizations representing government, industry, consulting and ENGO's. Attend the Environmental Employment Opportunities Workshop: "What I Need to Know to Get a Job!", and hear from speakers with extensive career experience and expert career advice.

This is a FREE event for university and community college students (valid student ID card required). Visit the events page for all the details.
Climate Change: Ontario's Path Forward
                                                                                          March 5
The world has become aware of the damaging effects of climate change, and is now determined to reduce its emissions of greenhouse gases. The Government of Ontario has pledged to reduce Ontario’s emissions to 37% below 1990 totals by 2030. How will they do this?
Find out March 5th. Visit the event page for more details and registration. 
March 11
Hey, students! Are you looking to learn more about environmental clubs and issues on campus? Then visit the environmental clubs fair that will be opening Ecofest 2016, featuring the Sustainability Office, the Veg Club, ENSU, and many more! Mark March 11th from 3pm-6pm in your calendars (in the Medical Sciences Building). 
Sustainable Venture Project: One Day Challenge                     
                                                                               March 12
Sustainable Engineers Association is hosting a one day challenge! The aim of this project is to get students, in teams of 2-4, to develop a solution to a sustainability problem within a four hour time constraint! 

Event registration.  
  March 17
Say hello to spring with Get Crafty! Come out to the Hart House Reading Room on March 17th from 11am-1pm to paint pots, plant seeds and more! Drop in on your lunch break and channel your inner-gardener! (This is a FREE event and all supplies are provided. Open to everyone.)
Repair Café at Skills for Change 
                                                                                                    March 19
Broken household items in need of fixing? This Repair Café will have volunteer fixers available for computers, electronics, small appliances, clothes, jewelry, books and more! 

Arrive early to avoid lineups! Event takes place at 791 St. Clair Ave. West, 2nd Floor. 
 Ongoing
To be mindful of the health of our planet requires us to first be mindful of own own health and well-being. So why not try a FREE mindfulness meditation session.
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Trying to keep track of all the eco-events? Check out our Sustainability Events Calendar! If you want to see your eco-event featured in our newsletter, send a description and image to sustainability@utoronto.ca. 
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