Maude Barlow
Community concerns about the implications of the proposed Alliston-Melancthon mega-quarry are growing. Now, environmental activist Maude Barlow brings her take on the project to the Georgian College Theatre, Barrie Campus, on March 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Barlow, chairperson of the Council of Canadians, has campaigned for years to raise awareness of threats to Canada’s drinking [...]

 
National Sweater Day 2012
On Feb. 9, Georgian staff and students are being asked to pull on a fun sweater at school and turn down the heat at home by two degrees. Why? It’s National Sweater Day.
Sponsored by the World Wildlife Fund nationwide, National Sweater Day is meant to build awareness of  how we use energy  [...]

It’s never too soon to plan ahead. Earth Day 2012 will be celebrated at Georgian College on Thursday, April 12.
The official worldwide Earth Day is set for April 22, but that falls on a Sunday. As well, Georgian needs to set a date that allows students to take part without jeopardizing exams and end-of-semester activities.
Each [...]

Are you and your Georgian colleagues planning a great “green initiative” at work? Have you figured ways to save energy, carpool or make recycling easier in your office?
The second annual Every Day is Earth Day contest, sponsored by the Environmental Sustainability Committee, is intended to

raise environmental awareness across the College
engage staff and faculty at all [...]