Acadia UN SDG Month 2021
Acadia UN Sustainable Development Goals Month is presented by students in Environmental and Sustainability Studies as part of their applied course work in ESST 4003. Events and activities are focused on four sustainable development goals:
- Week 1: Good Health & Wellbeing
- Week 2: Sustainable Cities & Communities
- Week 3: Responsible Consumption & Production
- Week 4: Climate Action
Note: Events are Acadia open to staff, faculty and students. Please observe relevant campus COVID protocols (masks, handwashing etc.) for each event.
Schedule of Events
SPECIAL EVENT: Sustainable Development Goals Accord Signing Ceremony
DETAILS: Join students in ESST 4003 for a signing ceremony with Dr. Peter Ricketts, President and Vice-Chancellor of Acadia University, followed by a discussion on the SDG Accord at Acadia.
DATE: Wednesday November 24th
TIME: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
LOCATION: Clark Commons
Week 1: Good Health & Wellbeing
DATE: Wednesday November 3rd
TIME: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
EVENT: NATURE'S TEACHINGS: DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES ON HEALTH AND WELLBEING
DETAILS: A discussion about how Acadia can support your well-being related to mental health, diversity, & feeling safe on campus, followed by a Medicine Walk with Kayla Mansfield-Brown & Leah Creaser (weather permitting).
LOCATIONS: BAC 141 & Harriett Irving Botanical Gardens
DATE: Thursday November 4th
TIME: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
EVENT: SPEAKER PANEL*
DETAILS: Sarah Pittoello (Acadia Mental Health Counsellor), Emily Duffett (Work Integrated Learning Coordinator), Allison Smith (Acadia Sexualized Violence Response and Education Coordinator), & Polly Leonard (Acadia Health & Equity Officer) speak about health, well-being & equity.
LOCATION: Huggins 010
Note: Trigger warning of topics related to safety associated with sexual assault, mental health, and biases.
Note: Walk-ins are welcome to both events; however, to guarantee a spot, please sign up in the attached Google Form (Coming soon)
Week 1: Health and Wellness Schedule of Events (PDF)
Week 2: Sustainable Cities & Communities
DATE: Monday November 8th
TIME: 7:00 PM
EVENT: TRIVIA NIGHT: SUSTAINABLE CITIES & COMMUNITIES
DETAILS: SDG 11: Come prepared to answer questions about social, environmental, and economic sustainability within cities and communities. There will be energy efficient prizes to be won! Thanks to Efficiency Nova Scotia for donating prizes!
LOCATION: The Axe Bar & Grill (Student Union Building)
DATE: Tuesday November 9th
TIME: 11:00 AM
EVENT: GUEST SPEAKER: EMILY KATHAN, TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER
DETAILS: This week's guest speaker will be Emily Kathan from the Town of Bridgewater. She will speak about energy poverty and the Energize Bridgewater Program. There will be also be a question and answer period followed by a facilitated discussion at the end.
LOCATION: Huggins 206
Week 3: Responsible Production & Consumption
DATE: Tuesday November 16th
TIME: 7:00 PM
EVENT: CIRCULAR ECONOMY SPEAKER PANEL
DETAILS: Experts in the field will be discussing ‘circular economies’ and forms of sustainable economic restructuring and organization. Speakers will include local entrepreneurs and faculty members. Bring your questions and curiosity!
LOCATION: KC Irving Centre Auditorium
DATE: Friday November 19th
TIME: 2:00PM - 5:00PM
EVENT: COOKING SKILLS WITH GUEST CHEF, NOAH RATTO
DETAILS: Local chef will teach a hands-on cooking workshop to help folks hone their culinary skills. By learning how to cook, you have more freedom to choose responsibly grown food. Ingredients will be provided free of charge, and there will be two separate workshops with 12 people allowed at each one.
LOCATION: Nutrition Program Kitchen - Huggins Science Hall (4th Floor)
COST: Free
REGISTRATION: Space is limited and registration is required. Email Ashlyn Brownell to register.
Week 4: Climate Action
DATE: Wednesday November 24th
TIME: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
SPECIAL EVENT: SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS ACCORD SIGNING CEREMONY
DETAILS: Join students in ESST 4003 for a Signing Ceremony with Dr. Peter Ricketts, President and Vice-Chancellor of Acadia University, followed by a discussion on the SDG Accord at Acadia.
LOCATION: Clark Commons
DATE: Tuesday November 30th (original date changed due to weather)
TIME: 7:00 PM
EVENT: DOCUMENTARY VIEWING: AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL: TRUTH TO POWER
DETAILS: A screening of 'An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power' followed by movie trivia for a chance to win plants and succulents!
LOCATION: KC Irving Centre Auditorium
DATE: Thursday November 25th
TIME: 7:00 PM
EVENT: GUEST SPEAKER: LINDSAY SLADE, TOWN OF WOLFVILLE
DETAILS: Join Lindsay Slade, Community Climate Action Coordinator for the Town of Wolfville, for a conversation about local climate impacts and mitigation strategies.
LOCATION: BAC 244