Issues such as climate change, poverty and community engagement will be on the minds of nearly 200 students as they meet at the University of Guelph Sept. 24 to 27 for Impact! The Co-operators Youth Conference for Sustainability Leadership.
The goal is to give students a unique learning experience and an opportunity to network with experts and like-minded youth from across the country, said Rumina Dhalla, a U of G business professor who organized the event.
“We really want to influence students to become leaders in sustainability for tomorrow. We want to excite them, empower them and equip them to go out and make change.”
Dhalla received a $100,000 grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council to organize the event, which is also supported by The Co-operators, a Guelph-based insurance and financial services organization.
Keynote speakers are David Suzuki, a renowned scientist, environmentalist, broadcaster and author; and Peter Schiefke, national manager of tClimate Project Canada.
http://www.uoguelph.ca/news/2009/09/ww_1.html
http://www.impactyouthsustainability.ca/en/speakers
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My Congratulations and Mubarkbadi to Rumina Dhalla, Rumina our prayers are always with you.
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