IRIS - Institute for Research and Innovation in Sustainability

Community Event: Where do Submissions on Enforcement Matters (SEMs) fit into the environmental lawyer's toolbox?

Join the JD/Masters in Environmental Studies Program for a public talk with Hugh Benevides this Wednesday, October 16th, from 12:30-1:30pm at Osgoode Hall Law School, Room 2003.

Don't miss this FREE lecture on Monday!

Liveable Cities: NYC-Toronto Growing Green, sponsored by the Faculty of Forestry, LEAF and GIO (Green Infrastructure Ontario) this coming Monday, September 29, 2014 from 4-5 pm at University College, Room 140.

Come hear from Matthew Stephens, Director of Street Tree Planting at the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, and learn how one of North America’s greenest cities is planting street trees to build a greener city and their strategies for growing a healthy and resilient city. New York City has a top-ranked urban forestry program, and one of the best park systems in the U.S.

http://www.yourleaf.org/liveable-cities/sept29?utm_source=LEAF%2520List&utm_campaign=cc65603394-Fall_1_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_79d475edee-cc65603394-380969625

Liveable Cities: NYC-Toronto Growing Green | Local Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests The University of Toronto Faculty of Forestry, the Green Infrastructure Ontario Coalition, and LEAF are hosting a special public lecture on Monday, September 29, 2014 from 4-5 pm at University College, Room 140.

Great video on growing food in the city, engaging students; delivered by a fabulous teacher!

His Class Attendance Increased By 50%. Why? He Asked His Kids To Eat Their Vegetables. Things that matter. Pass 'em on.

YFile » Prof wins Kenneth Boulding Award York environmental studies Professor Peter Victor has been awarded the 2014 Kenneth Boulding Award for his influential research and for a long history of contributions to the field of ecological economics.

Listen to Dawn's readio interview about Moose Spit!!
http://www.cbc.ca/news/moose-spit-fights-fungus-in-plants-1.2715427

Moose spit fights toxic fungus in plants | Institute for Research and Innovation in Sustainability IRIS Core Faculty member Dawn Bazely publishes with Mark Vicari and Andrew J. Tanentzap. Journal reference: Biology Letters, DOI: 10.1098/rsbl.2014.0460 York

Made out of compressed and vitrified garbage! See
http://www.cinderellagarbage.com/HOME.html

One year later, we have finally finished our beloved harvest table!

A special thanks goes to Toronto's own Homestead House Paint Company for donating the h**p oil and to Stepan and David Wood for helping us get the job done!

Even the environment getting York'd

Credits to Carlin Fennell

Free breakfast & safety checks at YorkU for Annual Bike to Work Day, May 26 http://bikemonth.ca/biketoworkday

Join us for Family Farm Day at the Black Creek Community Farm this Saturday, May 24th, 12-4pm!

Want a job that does good? This site is unbelievably practical! http://50waystogetajob.com/ and best part - it's free! (developed with grant money)

50 Ways to Get a Job That Makes Good An interactive site that gives you all the steps you need to take to find a job that makes money and does good.

Rechartering of York sustainability institute not recommended to Senate Members and supporters of the Institute for Research in Sustainability at York were surprised to learn in April that the institute would not be considered for recharter.

Wise words from Pete Seeger.

Thanks to The Story of Stuff Project for the image (via Greenpeace UK)

Please sign the petition to . We are only 26 signature short of 500. The IRIS Executive is meeting with VP Hache tomorrow. Help us send a strong message that YorkU needs IRIS!

President Mamdouh Shoukri: Save YorkU's Institute for Research & Innovation in Sustainability (IRIS) YorkU's Annual Campus Sustainability Survey uses Participatory Action Research to engage all members of the community, from students to staff to...

YFile » Social justice conference attracts hundreds of students Close to 1,000 secondary students will attend “And Social Justice for All: Student Voice – Student Action,” a conference and fair that will explore fundamental social justice and human rights issues Wednesday at York.

Today is the last day to enter!

Sustainable Design Awards :: How To Enter As issues of sustainable design cross disciplinary boundaries, participants are encouraged to collaborate with students from other programs and academic institutions.