Guelph Students for Environmental Change

When: November 19th to 22nd
Where: University of Guelph
Why: To raise awareness about a variety of issues associated with water. Panel discussions, speakers, documentary screenings and workshops will be drawing attention to such issues as privatization and commodification of water, global water scarcity issues, and water conservation. Students will be sharing their plans and ideas for making all events at the university bottled water free.

Event Listings:

Monday, November 19
Panel Discussion: Water-taking, Water Governance, and so much more
5:30-7:30pm
University Centre Rm 442

Documentary: screening of “Thirst” followed by discussion
8:00-11:00pm
Thornborough Rm 1307

Tuesday, November 20

Speaker: Jana Hamilton – water issues in Ghana
5:30-6:30pm
University Centre Rm 334

Workshop: Engineers Without Borders – learn about water issues in developing countries, while receiving training on how to conduct “Water for the World” presentations with Engineers Without Borders
7:00-8:00pm
University Centre Rm 334

Wednesday, November 21
Debate: Water as a human right VS Paying more will make people conserve
5:30-7:00pm
UC 442

Thursday, November 22
Day of Action!
Speaker: Andrea Harden from the Polaris Institute – speaking about bottled water issues on Ontario campuses and how to take action
1:30-2:30pm
UC 103

Gathering in Branion Plaza
Walk for Water to Johnston Green
Stating our message, street theatre, music-making and more
2:30pm
Branion Plaza

Brainstorming Session
For all interested in taking part in GSEC’s campaign to make university events free of bottled water
3:30-5:00pm
MacKinnon 227