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By janetrf on September 26, 2013
BCWEN will tour the Dockside Green development on October 31 at 8:30am. Please email jessica.mcilroy@bcwen.ca if you are interested in attending. The tour is free, but space is limited. Dockside Green is a residential development in Victoria that is the first community ever to target LEED Platinum certification. The buildings use a fresh air heat […]
By janetrf on September 23, 2013
Impact is the difference between what would happen with action and what would happen without it. In the end, this is what matters; it is what affects communities, students and institutions like UBC. This symposium will unpack the notion of impact in international development and critically examine our pursuit of it. The Symposium will feature; […]
By janetrf on September 20, 2013
CATA CEO John Reid (in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada), interviews Emily Boucher, Executive Director, CanWIT (in Halifax, Nova Scotia) on the importance of mentorship and diversity initiatives to attract and retain women in Canada’s technology sector. CanWIT has seen unprecedented growth this year with its expanded mandate to improve programming for entrepreneurs and Gen-Y leaders. The […]
By janetrf on September 20, 2013
Come join Women in Mining on Wednesday, September 25th at the Portside Pub What: WIM Social – a great networking event When: September 25, 2013, 5:30-7:30 pm Where: The new Portside Pub – 7 Alexander Street, Gastown (next to Chill Winston) Tickets are $25 each, which includes entry for the evening (a Halifax band starts […]
By janetrf on September 18, 2013
The Canada-Southern Africa Chamber of Business is offering WIM members in Toronto and Vancouver a discount for their upcoming events: Indaba 2013, Toronto – October 10. $150 (regular price $185) The 11th Risk Mitigation & CSR Seminar, Toronto – October 17. $120 (regular price $145) This link http://canadasachamber.eventbrite.com/ brings up their event site gives more details.
By janetrf on September 17, 2013
SCWIST and Ovarian Cancer Canada invite you to learn about the signs, symptoms and risk factors of ovarian cancer. Did you know? A pap test does not detect ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer is the most fatal gynecologic cancer. 2,600 Canadian women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year and 1,750 die annually. Time: Networking […]
By janetrf on September 17, 2013
Meet new people, get some exercise, and do something good for the environment. This is an opportunity to meet SCWIST members and others interested in Science and Tech in a “meet-up” group activity and head to a local cafe for tea or coffee after the cleanup. Date: Saturday, September 28, 2013 Time: 11:00 AM Place: Shoreline from Trafalgar St. to […]
By janetrf on September 17, 2013
Don’t sit on the sidelines watching others scale to the top – map out your own corporate climb by tapping the expertise and experience of those who’ve succeeded. The Canadian Institute’s Women’s Leadership Forum will offer strategies and solutions to help you secure workplace recognition and gain cutting-edge skills to apply immediately. Hear from pros […]
By janetrf on September 17, 2013
The BrownBag Series is a monthly event organized by the Society of Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) to provide a place for learning and discussion of topics to help women in STEM fields advance their careers. Date: Wednesday September 25, 2013 Time: 12:00 – 1:30pm Place: UBC Point Grey Campus, Beaty Biodiversity Research […]
By janetrf on September 17, 2013
Biorenewables Cafe is back at full speed and is delighted to host Professor Gary Bull, Professor of Forest Economics and Forest Policy at the University of British Columbia, for their first Cafe after a long summer break. Gary has kindly agreed to give a talk titled “Carbon Policy in British Columbia: Background, Update, and Analysis” […]
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