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Lightning Talks: Teaching & Learning (Group 1)
- Lipscomb University (TN)
- Thompson Rivers University (BC)
- University of Liverpool
This session consists of 3 15-minute Lightning Talk sessions related to teaching and learning. The Lightning Talks are: Turning Out Graduates Who Can Promote Sustainability Within Organisations - This session …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Strategic Sustainability Plan
- Thompson Rivers University (BC)
This plan provides a comprehensive list of sustainability goals, themes, and strategies for TRU.
- Posted Oct. 19, 2022
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TRU Campus Tree Program: What We Learned From Year One
- Thompson Rivers University (BC)
The TRU Sustainability Office started the new TRU Campus Tree Program in September 2021 as a one year pilot. The program was designed to allow members of the TRU community …
- Posted Sept. 1, 2022
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Learning for the Future: Exploring Effective Characteristics of Sustainability Leadership Programs in Higher Education
- Thompson Rivers University (BC)
In response to global environmental, economic, and social issues, universities and colleges have begun to create and expand leadership courses and programs that aspire to foster sustainability change agents. This …
- Posted May 11, 2022
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Recycling Communications and Behavior Change
- University of Wisconsin-Madison (WI)
- Thompson Rivers University (BC)
At Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, much work has been done to reduce waste, divert it from landfills, and improve the integrity of waste streams. Still, …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Do It Yourself Employee E-Bike Purchase Programs
- Thompson Rivers University (BC)
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) wants to encourage its employees to start commuting more sustainably, and with our hilly topography, electric bikes are a great choice. The problem we encountered is …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Low Carbon Electrification
- Thompson Rivers University (BC)
- Creative Energy (BC)
As Institutions across North America continue to expand, they are struggling to meet greenhouse gas reduction targets due to the significant capital investments required for net zero construction. Many institutions …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Strategic Electrification: Scenarios for How and Why Carbon Neutrality Depends on It
- Amherst College (MA)
- Carleton College (MN)
- Thompson Rivers University (BC)
- GreenerU (MA)
- Integral Group (CA)
More than 300 schools have pledged to achieve carbon neutrality at some point in the future through Second Nature's reporting platform. For nearly every school, carbon neutrality through means other …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Canada's colleges and universities among the greenest in the world
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
- Dalhousie University (NS)
- Thompson Rivers University (BC)
- AASHE (MA)
- Nova Scotia Community College (NS)
- Mohawk College (ON)
CBC News shares the news that college and university campuses across Canada are some of the greenest schools in the world according to the 2019 Sustainable Campus Index.
- Posted Sept. 30, 2019
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Bike Share & Employee E-Bike Purchasing
- Thompson Rivers University (BC)
Thompson Rivers University recently established two electric bike programs to boost individual wellness and help reduce dependency on fossil fuels. Through an electric bike sharing program, students, faculty and staff …
- Posted Aug. 1, 2019
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Thompson Rivers University Bikeshare and Employee E-bike Purchase Program
- Thompson Rivers University (BC)
Thompson Rivers University began a simple bike share program with five bikes that was designed for students, staff and faculty to have access to bicycles for up to a week …
- Posted May 20, 2019
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Combine biomass DES and Low Carbon Electrification approaches to eliminate 100% GHG emissions from natural gas
- Thompson Rivers University (BC)
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has met or exceeded Global, National and Provincial GHG reduction targets over past 10 years. Since 2010 TRU has reduced GHG emissions by more than 35 …
- Posted May 20, 2019
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Low Carbon Electrification results in campus wide GHG reductions while adding a new building
- Thompson Rivers University (BC)
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has met or exceeded Global, National and Provincial GHG reduction targets over past 10 years. Since 2010 TRU has reduced GHG emissions by more than 35 …
- Posted May 17, 2019
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British Columbia (BC) Cool Campus Challenge
- British Columbia Institute of Technology (BC)
- University of British Columbia (BC)
- Selkirk College (BC)
- Thompson Rivers University (BC)
- Simon Fraser University (BC)
- University of British Columbia Okanagan (BC)
The BC Cool Campus Challenge (the Challenge) was launched in 2019 as a province-wide energy conservation challenge led by five post-secondary institutions in British Columbia, Canada. This was the first …
- Posted May 13, 2019
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Masters of Environmental Science (MSc)
- Thompson Rivers University (BC)
The TRU MSc in environmental sciences program fills local, regional, provincial, national and international needs for environmental professionals. The program is designed to produce graduates who are innovative and have …
- Posted May 5, 2019
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Leadership in Environmental Sustainability Certificate
- Thompson Rivers University (BC)
The Leadership in Environmental Sustainability certificate allows students to earn formal recognition for their knowledge, skills, awareness, and attitudes that contribute to environmental sustainability competency – from projects, to artwork, …
- Posted May 5, 2019
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Bachelor of Natural Resource Science (BNRS)
- Thompson Rivers University (BC)
This program consists of 120 credits which can be completed in four or five-years on a full-time basis, or up to seven- years on a part-time basis once admitted to …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2019
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Geography and Environmental Studies Major (BA)
- Thompson Rivers University (BC)
The Geography and Environmental Studies program at TRU has strong teaching and research expertise in sustainable urban and rural landscapes, Japan, environmental geography, economic geography, hydrology, climatology, geomorphology and emerging …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2019
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TRU Sustainability Grant Fund
- Thompson Rivers University (BC)
The TRU Sustainability Grant Fund was created to advance environmental, economic and social sustainability at TRU. A total of $100,000 is available for the annual application intake. In addition, unused …
- Posted Feb. 7, 2019
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Reducing Odorous Emissions from Compost With Bio Filters
- Thompson Rivers University (BC)
In 2014 Thompson Rivers University published its campus Sustainability Action plan that identified priorities to become a green campus. Zero waste was identified as a major priority, including the capturing …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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A Sustainable Parking Framework and Strategies to Encourage More Sustainable Transportation
- Thompson Rivers University (BC)
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is transitioning from a commuter campus to an urban campus with a vibrant heart. Guiding the process are strategic sustainable priorities consistent with the United Nations …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Thompson Rivers University - The Solar Compass: A Case Study on Ground Mounted Solar Modules
- Thompson Rivers University (BC)
In the summer of 2017, a collective of faculty, students, industry professionals and an innovative photo voltaic manufacturer installed North America's first ground mounted solar array. The installation is on …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Introducing the Campus Community to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
- University at Albany (NY)
- Thompson Rivers University (BC)
Presentation covers opportunities to introduce the campus community to the UN SDGs through special events, professional development, integration into strategic plan, funding and outreach materials. Covers alignment with academics and …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Establishing a Sustainability Grant Fund to Promote Sustainability Related Research for Students and Faculty
- Thompson Rivers University (BC)
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) established the Sustainability Grant Fund (SGF) to promote and encourage sustainability-related research at TRU and within the broader community. The SGF provides up to $100,000 for …
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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Capitalizing on Local Renewable Resources for Campus Energy Needs: The Williams Lake Campus Bio-Mass System
- Thompson Rivers University (BC)
Campuses across North America are increasingly looking to renewable energy sources to help reduce Green House Gas (GHG) emissions and provide reliable and consistent energy costs. Each university has different …
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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Developing a Strategic Sustainability Plan based on the Sustainability Tracking Assessment and Rating System (STARS) framework
- Thompson Rivers University (BC)
- Stantec Consulting, Ltd. (WA)
Through an extensive consultation process in 2014, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) identified 'advancing Sustainability' as 1 of 5 strategic priorities. TRU developed a Strategic Sustainability Plan (SSP) using AASHE's Sustainability …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Students as Key Stakeholders in Advancing Sustainability in Higher Education
- Thompson Rivers University (BC)
This research project attempted to gauge the "culture of sustainability" among students at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and to determine whether students are key stakeholders in advancing sustainability by contributing …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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