March 17   

Green University Centre Open House - 11:00am-3:00pm
Canfor Winter Garden

Opening remarks by President Iwama and the Green University Centre Staff at 11:00 am. Come and meet the staff, learn about the sustainable features of the renovation and enjoy a delicious, bicycle blended, green smoothie prepared by Students for a Green University.

Public Exhibit: UNBC’s Leadership in Renewable Energy - 11:30am-3:00pm
Canfor Winter Garden

Come check out this information display on renewable energy at UNBC. Take the opportunity to talk with the experts and share your thoughts on topics including:

• Energy Consumption
• Conservation and Efficiency Projects
• Bioenergy Projects
• Carbon Neutrality on Campus
• Future Renewable Opportunities

“Sneak Peek” Bioenergy Plant Tours- Departing at 10:00am, 12:00pm and 1:00pm
Canfor Winter Garden

Sign up for tours on a “first come, first served” basis 15 minutes before each tour.

Exhibitors/Displays – All Day
Agora hallway

 

Visit booths by Metro/Cascades Waste Paper Recovery, the Recycling Environmental Action Planning Society, the City of Prince George, BC Hydro, Students for a Green University and more!

Annual Green Day Car Count by Students for a Green University – All Day

Eco-Fashion Show by PGPIRG and the Pride Centre – 3:00pm
Canfor Winter Garden

Film Screening and Q&A with Filmmaker – Powerful – 3:30pm
Lecture Theatre 7-150

Join us for a screening of the documentary Powerful and a Q & A with the filmmaker, David Chernushenko. David is an entrepreneur, educator, public speaker, film producer, and  Ottawa city councilor. He works to promote prosperous communities and healthy livelihoods. He is a member of Ottawa's city council and has served as Vice Chairman of Canada's National Roundtable on the Environment and the Economy.

 

St. Patty’s Day-Green Day Pub Night by NUGSS and Students for a Green University – 8:00pm
Thirsty Moose Pub

Celebrate St. Patty’s day and Green Day with “green drinks”, eco trivia and great environmentally friendly/local prizes.


March 18

Bioenergy Plant Opening Ceremony – 12:15pm (by invitation only)

Northern Bioenergy Partnership Reception for Bioenergy Industry Officials and Researchers – 5:00pm
Civic Centre

Dinner Featuring UNBC Chancellor John MacDonald, hosted by UNBC MBA Alumni 
Civic Centre

5:30pm Cocktails
6:30 Dinner
8:00pm Keynote Speaker – Dr. John MacDonald, “Renewable Energy”

Join UNBC grads and local business leaders at this networking dinner, where UNBC Chancellor and CEO of Day4 Energy, Dr. John MacDonald, will share his thoughts on how renewable energy will define our future. To purchase tickets and RSVP please call 250-960-5750 or email alumni@unbc.ca. Proceeds to go to the UNBC Green Fund.

The RSVP deadline is March 11!

March 19

Public Bioenergy Plant Tours – Departing at 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm
Canfor Winter Garden at the Green University Centre (Must be 18 years old or older to participate).