Laurier ranks in top 15 per cent of global universities in Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings
The Sustainability Office offers a variety of programs, services and implementations that allow students to live sustainably from the day you start at Laurier to the day you move out and everything in between. By incorporating sustainability into daily life, we encourage our students to become active participants in creating a greener and more inclusive campus.
Our campus programs range from creating a more natural and biodiverse landscape, reducing our waste through circularity, increasing alternative transportation options, cultivating sustainable food systems, and conservation of energy and water.
To create a culture of sustainability on campus, it is imperative to include students in the process, equip them with the knowledge and tools to do so, and create opportunities for students to bring their ideas to life. Integrating academics, engagement, and operations allows students to become part of the solution to the critical environmental issues of our day.
Laurier strives to offer a variety of avenues for you to get involved in sustainability on campus, whether it’s through in-class learning, connecting you with world-class researchers and community partners, collaborating with like-minded students, or providing financial and logistical support.
Manager
Fun facts: I am an avid sports card and comic book collector. I enjoy watching movies and spending time with my family. I enjoy working with students and young professionals in a mentorship capacity. I really like to write and talk about anything to do with water, cleantech, and sustainability! My superpower is that I can remember context from all conversations for many years and will likely never forget that we met.
My job looks like: My role is positioned to provide learning experiences for our Laurier community and maintain and establish new external partnerships – governmental, non-profit, industry. Through leadership, I hope to strengthen our existing initiatives while bringing awareness to the many initiatives we have on the go that create a positive impact on staff and students who aspire to become more sustainable in the work and academic pursuits that they have. I am eager to learn from the people that I work with everyday and want to serve as a sustainability industry conduit for the Laurier community.
Sustainability Projects and Reporting Officer
Fun facts: On a trip to Guatemala, I lived with an Indigenous host family who owned a coffee cooperative, which opened my eyes to the concept of farm-to-table. That trip sparked my love and passion for sustainable food and coffee, and ever since I’ve tried to make my food choices vegan, low-carbon, and sustainable.
My job looks like: Every day looks different for me! I am responsible for running sustainability programming for faculty, staff, and students including our communications, events, and outreach while building connections with on and off-campus partners. Sometimes you'll find me in the Concourse engaging with students or at my desk coming up with new ways to provide sustainability programming to our Laurier community.
Outreach and Programs Officer
Fun facts: My favourite pastimes include going on hikes with my dog, painting, and cooking. As an Anishnaabe person, I am an advocate of incorporating Indigenous ways of knowing into my sustainability practices and programming.
My job looks like: Each day comes with new opportunities and new challenges, my role involves collaboration and coordination with many internal partners on campus and external stakeholders. It is what I enjoy most about my position, I get to meet and interact with new people every day. I create student, staff, and faculty facing programing and coordinate events for the Laurier community. I also get to support and work alongside our group of student staff and sustainability focused clubs on campus. By gaining more perspectives from our various partners, I can provide diverse opportunities for students to get involved with sustainability on campus.
