Sustainability News & Events

We're hiring an energy management intern

Are you under 30 and a recently graduated mechanical, electrical or environmental engineer? We're hiring an Energy Projects Coordinator for a six month paid internship to work with the Facilities Management and Sustainability Team. Deadline to apply is Feb 9th, 2018. To learn more or to apply visit https://connect.mitacs.ca/en/job/acadia-university-sustainability-office-energy-projects-coordinator.

 

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Be Inconvenient! Acadia presents An Inconvenient Sequel on Oct 26

Join us for a screening of An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power and live webcast Q & A with former US Vice-President Al Gore on Thursday October 26th starting at 5:30 p.m. The event is part of Acadia Sustainability Week and is presented by the Acadia Sustainability Office, the ASU, the departments of Environmental and Sustainability Studies and Earth and Environmental Science with support from Community Development. Visit Sustainability Week 2017 Schedule for more event information.   

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Acadia designated the first Fair Trade Campus in the Maritimes

Wolfville, NS - Acadia University has been designated a Fair Trade Campus – the first in the Maritimes. The designation, awarded by the Canadian Fair Trade Network, Fairtrade Canada, and the Association Québécoise du commerce équitable recognizes Acadia’s commitment to fair trade purchasing and education on campus.

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