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Income inequality is on the minds of many. We wonder whether "the 1%" of modern society are really different from the aristocracy of the past, whether the future will be even more unequal, and what we can do about it. Join us for this free important evening conversation, featuring SFU's Brian Krauth and Krishna Pendakur, and moderated by CCPA's Iglika Ivanova, April 15 at SFU's Harbour Centre Campus.
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Can Vancouver Play in the Big Leagues of Renewable Cities?
Vancouver City Council has voted unanimously to support a shift toward the city deriving 100% of its energy from renewable sources. What does the city need to do to meet this ambitious goal? Find out at the next City Conversations on April 2, 12:30 at SFU's Harbour Centre Campus, Room 1600.
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Lunch Poems at SFU
Join us for a lunch hour of poetry at noon on April 15 in the Teck Gallery at SFU's Harbour Centre Campus. This month's poets are Catriona Strang and Michael Turner. Catriona is a Vancouver poet and a founding member of the Institute for Domestic Research. Michael is a Vancouver-based writer of fiction, criticism and song.
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Honey, Hives, and Poetry in the City
SFU Centre for Dialogue and the Vancouver Public Library are celebrating National Poetry Month by investigating food and poetry as a means of cultural and social activism and community building. Buzz on down to the Central Branch of the Vancouver Public Library on April 27 at 7pm. Hives for Humanity will be hosting a honey tasting!
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Renewable Cities Global Learning Forum
Renewable Cities is looking for volunteers both in the weeks leading up to and at their upcoming Global Learning Forum, May 13-15, 2015. They are looking for detail-oriented note-takers and folks with great interpersonal skills. Interest in urban sustainability or renewable energy is an asset. For more information contact Kathryn at ksheps@sfu.ca or fill out an application and join the team!
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More Events and Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
SFU Public Square is on the look-out for office volunteers as we ramp up for this fall's Community Summit. Our volunteer program includes a variety of opportunities. You'll get to learn, grow, and share your knowledge and skills as part of our diverse team. Contact Averyl at averyl_publicsq@sfu.ca or fill out an application and join the team!
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Keep up to date with all the latest SFU Public Square updates, engaging news and community events by following our Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, and LinkedIn accounts. We update these social media sites every day, and welcome comments and feedback from our followers.
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