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Sustainable building science has garnered significant attention from students and researchers, who want to improve the way we design, construct, operate, and disassemble our built environment.
However, many academic institutions do not have access to the resources, infrastructure and expertise that are available at the University of British Columbia (UBC) such as the Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS).
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Building Sustainability Technology course

UBC Vancouver campus, will incorporate a mix of lectures, workshops, industry tours, and an engineering competition.
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Terry Wintonyk
A volunteer dentistry mission to India has taught four UBC students to see the whole patient—including his or her social and economic context, cultural beliefs and values—not just the ailing tooth.
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Students Reap Benefits From Volunteering

UBC Dentistry students volunteer in India learning to see the whole patient.
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Justin Ritchie, the AMS Sustainability Coordinator, compares the UBC Reads Sustainability project to a book club—with one important difference. “There’s not that kind of guilt trip there for not reading the book,” he says, laughing.

UBC Reads Sustainability is an initiative that’s part book club, part lecture series, and part opportunity to learn beyond the classroom. Above all, it’s a forum for students across disciplines to discuss sustainability issues.
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UBC Reads Sustainability

Campus-wide book club turns a new page on sustainability
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Campus Sustainability's SEEDS Program is looking for students to seize what we see as a strategic opportunity to make a major contribution towards sustainability at UBC.
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Help create a revolving UBC Sustainability Fund

Campus Sustainability looking for financial savvy, business-minded students
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As UBC community member, there is much you can do to contribute to and enhance UBC’s culture of sustainability.

We offer a variety of ways that students, staff, faculty and residents can get involved in sustainability, from engagement programs and funding to educational experiences and public events. Whether it's learning about sustainability in the classroom or integrating sustainable practices into your daily life, all members of our community can find opportunities to contribute to the sustainability transformation on our campus.

Students

Studying and socializing are key activities for all our students—why not add another “s” word to the list: sustainability. Visit the Sustainability Education Resource Centre and talk to a student advisor today, to learn more about opportunities in and out of the classroom....

Staff

UBC offers several programs and initiatives to inspire staff to make meaningful contributions on campus. As one of Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2012, these initiatives demonstrate our commitment to creating a culture of sustainability at UBC. Find out more below, and get involved today. ...

Faculty

Faculty members inspire and engage students around sustainability issues, and find solutions within their own disciplines to help UBC achieve and maintain its global position as a sustainability leader. If you are a faculty member interested in sustainability, click on the links below to learn more about these innovative education initiatives or contact the ...

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