| Overall Rating | Reporter - expired |
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| Overall Score | |
| Liaison | Amy Spark |
| Submission Date | April 5, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Bow Valley College
EN-3: Student Life
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Student Groups
Yes
A brief description of active student groups focused on sustainability:
Students are invited to participate in BVC Green, our campus committee focused on promoting sustainability on campus. This committee is composed of staff, faculty, contractors, and students. The reason we consider it a 'club' more than a committee, is students are not appointed or voted to represent, but rather join (and leave) whenever they wish.
The website URL where information about the student groups is available (optional):
Gardens and Farms
No
A brief description of the gardens, farms, community supported agriculture (CSA) or fishery programs, and/or urban agriculture projects:
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The website URL where information about the gardens, farms or agriculture projects is available (optional):
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Student-Run Enterprises
Yes
A brief description of the student-run enterprises:
Every November, students host an Arts and Crafts Fair. Vendors must be Bow Valley College students or alumni. All items must be locally handmade in the Calgary area. No commercial, imported, or wholesale items will be allowed. Mass produced goods of any kind are not allowed (ex. sunglasses, imitation products, etc.). Student vendors receive all of the funds made.
The website URL where information about the student-run enterprises is available (optional):
Sustainable Investment and Finance
No
A brief description of the sustainable investment funds, green revolving funds or sustainable microfinance initiatives:
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The website URL where information about the sustainable investment funds, green revolving funds or sustainable microfinance initiatives is available (optional):
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Events
Yes
A brief description of the conferences, speaker series, symposia or similar events related to sustainability:
In conjunction with Learner Success Services, we offer several workshops and speaker series per year related to sustainability. Sometimes these workshops showcase internal expertise (academic or support staff), while other times we bring in an external organization or expert. In 2017, we hosted an EcoFair (inviting external vendors related to sustainability), had presentations by Green Calgary and the Arusha Centre, and had a presentation on sustainable consumption by an Instructor in the Chiu School of Business.
The website URL where information about the conferences, speaker series, symposia or similar events related to sustainability is available (optional):
Cultural Arts
Yes
A brief description of the cultural arts events, installations or performances related to sustainability:
For the past two years, Bow Valley College has hosted artist Miguel Barros' work on climate change and environmental issues. For example, to celebrate Earth Day 2018, Miguel will be showcasing his work 'Transparency' about glacial melting. Along with Miguel being present to answer student questions, members from the BVC Green team, Intercultural Centre, Iniikokkan Aboriginal Centre, and International Education have collaborated to bring this event together and showcase Indigenous perspectives of climate change.
The website URL where information about the cultural arts events, installations or performances is available (optional):
Wilderness and Outdoors Programs
No
A brief description of the wilderness or outdoors programs that follow Leave No Trace principles:
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The website URL where information about the wilderness or outdoors programs is available (optional):
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Sustainability-Related Themes
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability-related themes chosen for themed semesters, years, or first-year experiences:
The winter semester of 2018 (January - April 2018) has been themed as "Global Citizenship", with a particular focus on climate change, by the Intercultural Centre on campus.
The website URL where information about the sustainability-related themes is available (optional):
Sustainable Life Skills
Yes
A brief description of the programs through which students can learn sustainable life skills:
Students can participate in workshops through Learner Success Services, some of which are sustainability-focused and some of which are sustainable life skills (ex: use of green cleaners, waste diversion at home, cycling skills, etc.)
The website URL where information about the sustainable life skills programs is available (optional):
Student Employment Opportunities
No
A brief description of the sustainability-focused student employment opportunities offered by the institution:
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The website URL where information about the student employment opportunities is available:
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Graduation Pledge
No
A brief description of the graduation pledges:
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The website URL where information about the graduation pledges is available (optional):
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Other Programs and Initiatives
Yes
A brief description of the other co-curricular sustainability programs and initiatives:
Students who volunteer with our sustainability committee, BVC Green, receive credits on their co-curricular record. As well, each year students volunteer offsite at nonprofit organizations in the city through our BVC Cares program. Some nonprofits students have volunteered with in the past have an environmental mandate, like Grow Calgary or Green Calgary.
The website URL where information about other co-curricular sustainability programs and initiatives is available (optional):
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