Convocation becomes McGill鈥檚 largest Gold certified sustainable event
McGill Reporter | May 29, 2018
By: Kelsey Litwin
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As McGill鈥檚 most recent crop of graduates cross the stage at their Convocation ceremonies, diplomas in hand, they prepare to embark on their next adventure.
Sustainability project pushes for greener practices in McGill labs
McGill Reporter | May 28, 2019 By: Samantha Ling
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When thinking of scientific research, it is easy to picture the rapid advancements made towards advancing global knowledge in domains ranging from climate science to treating cancer.
The Sustainability Projects Fund is looking for a new PGSS representative!
The Sustainability Projects Fund (SPF) is looking for a Post-Graduate Student Society representative to sit on its Governance Council (GC) starting in Summer/Fall 2019 for a two-year mandate.
Indoor garden systems promote sustainability and food accessibility at McGill
McGill Reporter | April 18, 2019 By: Samantha Ling
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Flying the friendly skies in friendlier ways
McGill Reporter | April 3, 2019 By: Neal McDevitt
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At City Hall on Tuesday, Mayor Val茅rie Plante announced that her office is taking steps to reduce the impact that air travel by herself and city officials has on the environment 鈥� and she challenged all Montreal institutions to follow suit.
McGill named one of Canada鈥檚 Greenest Employers for 2019
McGill Reporter | April 15, 2019 By: Kelsey Litwin听
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For the second year in a row, McGill was named one of Canada鈥檚 Greenest Employers.
McGill hosts its 100th certified sustainable event
McGill Reporter | March 19, 2019 by: Shona Watt
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The McGill-HEC Montreal Executive MBA program proved its dedication to its 10th听Anniversary Celebration鈥檚 theme of Building Future-Readiness by becoming the University鈥檚 100th听Sustainable Event.
Refill, not landfill
McGill Reporter | March 19, 2019 by: Neale McDevitt
On March 22, 2018 鈥撎齏orld Water Day听鈥� McGill announced that it planned to eliminate the sale of single-use plastic water bottles on campus by the end of May 2019. This represents 85,000 bottles per year.
Government of Canada supports McGill鈥檚 efforts to reduce carbon footprint
McGill Reporter | February 22, 2019 by: Neale McDevitt
"Minister McKenna was on campus to announce the Federal government鈥檚 support of the University鈥檚 efforts to reduce its carbon footprint.听 The government is investing up to听$1.8听million to help McGill听upgrade its heating equipment and distribution system, upgrades that will reduce fuel consumption, reduce emissions and make the local air cleaner."
Sustainability Projects Fund Seeking Faculty Member for Working Group
The Sustainability Projects Fund (SPF) is looking for a Faculty representative to sit on its Working Group (WG) starting in Fall 2018 for a two-year mandate.
Sustainability Projects Fund Seeking PGSS Members for Working Group
The Sustainability Projects Fund (SPF) is looking for a PGSS representative to sit on its Working Group starting in September 2018 for a one- to two-year mandate. The PGSS representative would be one of eight Working Group members, who ensure that the SPF meets its mandate to build a culture of sustainability on McGill campuses through the development and seed-funding of interdisciplinary projects.
Apply for the Sustainable Labs Award
Dear Colleagues,
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As a follow-up to the creation of the McGill Sustainable Labs Guide last year, we are pleased to announce the launch of the Sustainable Labs Award and we are inviting you to apply.
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Sustainability Projects Fund to continue for five more years
McGill Reporter | April 12, 2018 by: Toby Davine
The听Sustainability Projects Fund听(SPF), the $900,000 a year fund dedicated to supporting sustainability projects on McGill鈥檚 campuses, will continue for an additional five years.
Catalyst Awards celebrate McGill鈥檚 sustainability leaders
McGill Reporter | April 4, 2018 by: Monica Allaby
MOOS is hiring two new interns!
Looking for part-time work in which you can gain skills and experience with a passionate team trying to make McGill a better place? The McGill Office of Sustainability (MOOS) is hiring two new interns for the coming year: a Communications Intern and a Sustainability Projects Fund (SPF) Intern.
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1. Communications Intern:
