ACSRC Monthly News
What's up and What's new
October, 2015
This month in the ACSRC news, be sure to check out these opportunities, from 1-day sustainability courses to free public talks, to weekday and weekend conferences.
Upcoming Events
                               REGIONAL COLLABORATION WORKSHOPS
Regional collaboration is currently a popular buzz-phrase.  But what does it mean?  What would it look like in your region?  How would you go about making it happen?  Join the Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities in a one-day facilitated workshop to address these questions.  Workshops will be held in:
Hinton on  October 28, 2015
Lethbridge on  November 24, 2015
Camrose, Hanna and Bonnyville in 2016 - stay tuned!

For more information or to RSVP (at least 10 days before the event), please contact Trish at pmacklin@ualberta.ca or 780-619-7545.
        DAY COURSES FILLING FAST
In Augustana's Extended Education Sustainability 101 short courses, only a few spots remain in both the 'Economics & Sustainability' and 'Governance for Sustainability' sessions. Follow the link to register before sessions fill up!
 
    GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE WEEK
Please join us Oct 22 for a free public talk organized by University of Alberta Network for Sustainability. 'Global Climate Change Week: UAlberta Contributions on the Road to Paris 2015' will discuss ideas, engagement, and action on tackling climate change.

     RURAL ECONOMIC CONFERENCE
This year, Olds College will host the Pathways 2 Sustainability event Flourishing Rural Economies. This conference will showcase emerging innovations, build and strengthen strategic relationships, and help find pathways to sustainability in rural communities.

      MAKING PEACE WITH THE LAND
Nov 13-15 will see the University of Alberta's Augustana Campus in Camrose host the fourth annual Spirit of the Land Conference to bring together economy, ecology, spirituality and community. Register before Nov 5 to get the early-bird rates!

 
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