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Cut the Carbs Buildings Challenge

Buildings compete to see who can reduce their energy consumption the most by turning off lights, computers and other consumers of electricity. For challenge results and tips click here!

News

Research & Teaching Leadership

U of C's green building initiative is providing students with leading-edge experience in the field of high-performance green buildings » more

Bioswale is removing pollutants from U of C parking lot runoff —a first on campus and one of only a handful in the city » more

Campus Operations Leadership

U of C's converting its central heating and cooling plant into a cogeneration facility to cut emissions »more.

Student Leadership

Students do “reverse” trick or treating, going door-to-door to hand out fair trade chocolate and information pamphlets to raise awareness of the fair trade movement. » more

Message from the Director

Achieving an environmentally, socially and economically just and sustainable future presents both the greatest challenge of this century and a powerful impetus for collaboration and innovation. The University of Calgary students, faculty and staff play an essential role in our institutional journey to a sustainable future
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Events

ImagineCALGARY Partner Conference
November 16 at 7:30 p.m. in MacEwan Hall B
Registration is free. Event details.
RSVP to cih@ucalgary.ca or phone (403) 220-7238