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    MRU Sustainability Fair and Speaker Series

Sustainable MRU Speaker Series

Join Sustainable MRU as we explore a variety of interesting topics throughout the year. Speakers and topics will be updated frequently so please check back. All sessions will be held from 12:00 to 12:50 pm in the Ideas Lounge in the Riddell Library and Learning Centre (with the exception of June 22).

 

 

June 22, 2023 - Alexandria Farmer: Celebrating Pollinator Week on Campus

An Outdoor Walking Tour

This engaging outdoor walking tour is presented by Alexandria Farmer, a renowned expert in the field with a B.Sc. and MSc., Instructor for the MRU Department of Biology, and member of the Alberta Native Bee Council.  

During this event, you will have the opportunity to learn about MRU's commendable efforts in creating a native pollinator-friendly campus and The Plan Bee Project.  This walking tour promises to be an enlightening experience for nature enthusiasts, students, researchers, and anyone interested in conserving our native bee populations. Gain a deeper understanding of the significance of pollinators while discovering practical ways to contribute to their preservation.

Meet in the Memorial Garden

 

September 21, 2023 - Speaker information upcoming 

EL 1270 Ideas Lounge

 

November 30, 2023 - Speaker information upcoming 

EL 1270 Ideas Lounge

 

Sustainability Fair 

October 2023 - Stay tuned for more information.  We hope to see you there.