KWIC News: Week of September 19th, 2011

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Dear KWIC members and friends, many thanks for those of you who were able to support our first KWIC World Issues Cafe on Water: Climate Change & State of the Oceans with Dr. Michael Berrill and the fabulous Resolutionaries. Special thanks to Dr. Berrill, Chaka and the Resolutionaries, Tango, Have You Seen, The Wolf and donors of the silent auction prizes, including Ecology Park, Hunters and Anglers Association, Alderville First Nation (Jeanine McCloud), Christina McPherson, Scott Walker, Liz Straszynski and Trent Severn Waterways, Blue Streak and the Silver Hearts. Proceeds raised will support ongoing education and youth engagement activities. 

 

THIS WEEK:

(KWIC is located in the Environmental Sciences Building in RoomB101, East Bank at Trent University. Visit www.kwic.info for directions or just give us a call!)

 

1. Tuesday, September 20th: KWIC & Sustainable Trent OPEN HOUSE - Drop-in between 11am 

and 2 pm: Interested in world issues, campus sustainability? Please gather with us for conversation about your passions and interests, over a cup of warm cider, or just browse of global education and resource centre. Everyone Welcome.

 

2. Wednesday, September 21: KWIC-OXFAM Working Group: Food, Gender & Climate Change - noon. Bring your lunch and we'll provide refreshments.  Everyone welcome to find out more and share their ideas. If you would like to get involved but can't make the meeting, please let us know by replying to this email.

 

3. Friday, September 30th: KWIC Orientation for New Volunteers (returning volunteers are welcome also) from 4:30 to 6:30pm at in the KWIC Resource Centre:  A must for new volunteers! First session will be Friday, September 30 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at KWIC. Please register in advance by emailing kw...@trentu.ca.

 

Community News:

Make An Informed Vote this October 6th!

All Candidates Debates

September 20th, 3-5pm: Great Hall, Trent University from 3-5pm

September 23, 7-9pm: Market Hall: Social Justice

Sept 29th 1-3 at George Street United Church: Environment and Sustainability

 

Billets Needed for Bring Food Home Conference, October 27 - 29th

Can you billet an attendee from out of town? The organizers of the Bring Food Home Conference (October 27-29) would greatly appreciate offers to billet attendees in private homes or on farms. The cost of accommodation is prohibitive for some who wish to participate from other parts of the province. How can you help?

There's an on line forum to post places at  http://bringfoodhome.com/logistics/ridesharing-billeting-bulletin-board/ . Just click on "Billeting", then on "New Topic" and fill in the form. You can provide whatever kind of contact information you wish. Further communication will be between you and the conference attendee(s).

 

 

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Kawartha World Issues Centre www.KWIC.info kw...@trentu.ca (705) 748-1680 Trent University, ESC B101