QSUS Conference - Sustainability is Not a Sacrifice

Date

Saturday March 2, 2024
9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Location

LinQLab, Mitchell Hall

Join QSUS, a student-run club at Queen鈥檚 seeking to connect and grow the sustainability movement in the Queen鈥檚 and Kingston communities since 2015, for their annual conference. 

The event is meant to inspire and educate the Queen鈥檚 community on how sustainable practices can be integrated into various aspects of our lives, without compromising on quality or comfort.

Various speakers will delve into the problems we currently face as a globalized society, and offer solutions that focus on the benefits of following a sustainable economic model that holds the community at its center.

Make connections and meet others who are passionate about sustainability! 

Link to purchase tickets:

*includes light breakfast and lunch

More info is available on Instagram @qsus_queens

Inquiry@Queen鈥檚 Undergraduate Research Conference

Start Date

Thursday March 7, 2024

End Date

Friday March 8, 2024

Time

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location

Stauffer Library

I@Q is more than a conference; it is an approach to learning where the teacher and the learner reside in the same person. It is a natural extension of a university that prides itself on the quality of undergraduate education and its scholarship and research. 

Keynote speaker for the 18th Annual I@Q Conference is . The keynote will be presented in Stauffer Library Room 014 on March 7 from 10:30am to 12:00pm.

For more details about the conference proceedings please visit the I@Q website. 

 

Crafternoon for Students: Plant Pots

Date

Thursday March 7, 2024
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location

210 Mitchell Hall Faith & Spiritual Life

Creative times for reflection and conversation.

Visit the Faith and Spiritual Life website for more details and events. 

Wellness Walk for Students

Date

Friday March 8, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

Meet at Theological Hall at 11:50 am on the steps that face the tennis courts

Interfaith Chaplain Erin will lead us through times of movement, stillness, contemplation, and reflection as we ground ourselves in nature during this 1-hour walk. This is a great opportunity for intention and connection!

Please visit the event link on the Faith and Spiritual Life website for details about route and timing.

Weather: Please note that if there is heavy wind or rain, a cancellation will be sent no later than 1 hour before the meeting time to your email. We will walk in light rain, but not in thunderstorms or high winds.

Event and/or Accessibility Inquiries: Email chaplain@queensu.ca


 

Dogs on Campus for SDG 3 Good Health & Wellbeing

Date

Wednesday March 6, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

Mitchell Hall -1st floor atrium

Come pet Oscar, our fluffy golden retriever St. John's Ambulance Therapy Dog and meet his handler John. 

Petting a dog has been shown to reduce stress and boost 鈥渇eel-good鈥 hormones 鈥 and Oscar loves attention! 

No registration required; feel free to drop-in at any point during the hour. 

 

Oscar the dog laying on his back 

Resume Fundamentals Workshop for Students

Date

Thursday March 7, 2024
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Location

In-person or online

In this workshop, aligned with SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, you will learn how to use key strategies to highlight your unique skills, knowledge, and experience on your resume or CV. To get the most benefit from this workshop, it is helpful to bring a copy of your resume. If you have a specific opportunity you are applying to, bringing the role description can also be helpful.   
 
By the end of the workshop, you will:

  • Identify the difference between resumes and CVs. 
  • Recognize the different sections of a resume.  
  • Understand the value of tailoring resumes to different positions.  
  • Translate your knowledge, experience, skills, and attributes into action-oriented statements. 
  • Understand how Automated Tracking Systems (ATS) are used to review resumes. 

For more events and to register, visit: 

This workshop will be delivered virtually (Zoom), in person, or in a hybrid format.  

Link for Zoom:  (Password: Careers!) 
In-Person Location: Gordon Hall Workshop Room, room 324 

SDSN Canada Panel: Embedding Sustainability into Teaching Practices

Date

Tuesday March 5, 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location

Amidst unparalleled environmental challenges, our world remains confronted with intricate and interlinked global crises. Empowering learners with the required skill sets, knowledge, and experiences for a sustainable future serves as the pathway to effectively address these challenges. As post-secondary institutions in Canada and worldwide acknowledge their evolving roles in confronting global issues, they are increasingly showcasing sustainability commitments throughout all aspects of their operations, research, and teaching. Embedding sustainability into teaching and learning remains a key priority for many of these institutions. Educators within these establishments have embraced innovative approaches to infuse sustainability into their classrooms. This panel aims to facilitate a meaningful conversation between educators on enhancing and exploring practical solutions for integrating sustainability into teaching and learning, with a focus on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Colleges & Institutes Canada Webinar: The Critical Importance of Measuring SDG Progress on Campuses

Date

Tuesday March 5, 2024
11:00 am - 12:15 pm

Location

In recognition of , join us for a stellar international panel presentation on March 5th, hosted by the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics, .

Global experts on the importance of measuring progress on the United Nations鈥 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on campuses across the world will share on their expertise and case studies. The role of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) is key for a global shift to a more inclusive, just and sustainable society and economy. Our panelists from the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (, UK),  (Bonn, Germany) and the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (, USA) will share their perspectives on why the SDGs are relevant and timely for the TVET sector and why accurately measuring progress towards achieving these Global Goals is critically important to our world and the future of our planet.

Panelists and moderator:

Charlotte Bonner, President and CEO, EAUC (SDG Accord secretariat)
Friedrich Huebler, Head of Mission, UNESCO-UNEVOC
Meghan Zahniser, Executive Director, AASHE
Moderator: Jon Beale, Manager, SDSN Canada

Sustainable Development Goal Research Day

Date

Wednesday March 20, 2024
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location

Mitchell Hall, Rose Event Commons

Everyone is invited to the Sustainable Development Goal Research Day sponsored by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs and the Office of the Vice-Provost, Global Engagement.

Graduate students and Postdoctoral Fellows will present their research on topics relevant to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Many of the talks have a focus on Developing Countries.

 Light refreshments will be served.

 

17 Rooms Secretariat Webinar: Advancing SDGs on campus using the 17 Rooms approach

Date

Monday March 4, 2024
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Location

If you are interested in understanding more about how 17 Rooms-X can help support community-led action for people and the planet, please join us for an upcoming event, , on Monday, March 4, from 10:00 to 11:00 am EST.

Held during University Global Coalition鈥檚  and , the session will feature 17 Rooms organizers and participants, including:

  • Aanuoluwa Adiji, Federal University of Technology Akure (Nigeria), Millennium Fellowship campus director
  • Ifeoluwa Bodunde, Lead City University (Nigeria), University Global Coalition Room 2
  • Garv Jain, Fairfax County Public Schools (United States)
  • Sophie Javers, University of California Davis (United States), University Global Coalition Room 2
  • Melody Nguyen, Pace University (United States), Millennium Fellowship campus director

for the Zoom event.

Recent 17 Rooms highlights

  • The was released in December. It celebrates ideas and actions from the annual flagship cohort, which convened more than 320 people worldwide. You can read all the Room action summaries
  • at 50 campuses worldwide have been adapting 17 Rooms as part of their program curriculum. Learn more about these efforts on Friday, March 8 at 10:00 am ET when the undergraduate students share their learnings during 17 Rooms Campus Coalition for Global Goals. .
  • The global network led local 17 Rooms-X summits in seven countries 鈥 Cote d鈥橧voire, the Dominican Republic, Ghana, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, and Pakistan 鈥 to amplify their generosity campaigns and increase action towards the SDGs. Watch GivingTuesday Nigeria's 17 Rooms highlight video !
  • The , with support from the University of the Sacred Heart Sustainable Development Program, organized a 17 Rooms summit on November 17 to help launch their Voluntary Local Review.
  • launched a 鈥渄eep dive鈥 17 Rooms series to help catalyze and advance SDG-relevant collaborations across their transdisciplinary global research network. Their 17 Rooms will come together to share out findings at the annual Sustainability Research and Innovation congress this June in Finland.
  • (Canada) efforts are now underway! McGill students are organizing a series of eight Rooms over the next two months to advance interdisciplinary, intra-university action across all SDGs.

Upcoming 17 Rooms-X

  • Colombia and Czech Republic country leads are conducting their 17 Rooms-X summits in March.
  • campus directors are actively planning a range of 17 Rooms-X sessions, including at (United States) on April 20.
  • The , in partnership with the and (United States), is organizing a 17 Rooms-X summit on June 12. Anyone interested can learn more and register to participate .
  • (United States) is planning a 17 Rooms-X summit with students, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders on June 26 as a side event to the .

Do you have an idea about how 17 Rooms-X could be used in your community? If so, you can submit your idea anytime! The Secretariat reviews these ideas on a rolling basis.