Solutions: A Sustainability Network
Pedal to Produce, 2009
Solutions is a growing coalition of people and organizations working toward a common vision as a catalyst of sustainable initiatives at Vancouver Island University. Questions we focus on: “how can we do more to prevent climate change than we do to cause it?”; “How can I enjoy sustainable living and have a better life?”
Our Vision
“We cultivate a campus community that practices and celebrates living sustainably in connection with the wider community.”
We are passionate about teaching, learning and creating awareness through FUN direct action!
Join us on campus:
Every Thursday 2:30-4pm Bldg 250 Rm215; January 5th – April 5th, 2012
Community Norms:
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Have FUN
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Meet and get to know others (cultivate community)
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Have facilitated check ins at every meeting
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Eat, bring, share and enjoy food
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Having focus groups every second week – open space activated!
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Set and accomplish goals in each focus group
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have flexibility in our agenda (prioritze items and let some go)
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BE ON TIME and leave on time
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socialize , meet, learn and teach together
Join our Network!
All it takes is an email and your yearly $2 membership fee.
Vancouver Island University
As a student club through the VIU Students’ Union, we act to empower students to implement sustainable initiatives and educate all campus users on how and what we can do to reduce our environmental impact as individuals and as a large institution.
Our university’s look at sustainability: http://www.viu.ca/sustainability/index.asp
Contact Information
We are a growing coalition of people and organizations working to promote a culture of sustainability at Vancouver Island University and in the community.