The University of Manitoba Office of Sustainability is currently seeking presenters to take part in UM Sustainability Day 2021 on Thursday, March 4, 2021. This event is held annually to celebrate innovative ideas that focus on sustainability and help to make our day-to-day actions and systems more sustainable. 

This year, Sustainability Day will consist of a full-day virtual program open to UM students, staff, faculty and external partners. The theme of Sustainability Day 2021 is Take Action for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The United Nations’ 17 SDGs are the blueprint for achieving a healthier and more sustainable future for all by addressing global challenges, including those related to poverty, inequality, climate, environmental degradation, prosperity, peace, and justice. To highlight this, we are looking for presenters for Sustainability Day who will showcase how their initiative aligns and progresses at least one of the SDGs.  

 

We are seeking presentations and workshops in three formats this year: 

1.       Short, informative presentations of no more than 10 minutes followed by a 5-minute question period, 

2.       Interactive presentations of 30 minutes followed by a 15-minute question period, or 

3.       Creative workshops of 45 minutes where participants can use household materials while expanding their understanding of sustainability (e.g. beadwork, yoga) followed by a 15-minute question period if applicable.  

 

We believe your voice would be a critical addition to Sustainability Day. If you would like to apply to present at Sustainability Day 2021, please click the text below and complete the short form by January 29, 2021. Thank you in advance for your consideration, and we look forward to hearing from you!
 

Apply to Present at Sustainability Day 2021

 

Please feel free to forward this invite to anyone you feel would also make an excellent addition to UM Sustainability Day 2021.

 

Sincerely,  
Office of Sustainability, University of Manitoba