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<h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #006fc9; text-decoration: none;">Sustainability Learning Community Newsletter February, 2014</span></h1>
<p><strong style="text-decoration: none; color: #4ba524; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="text-decoration: none; color: #4ba524;"><span style="text-decoration: none; color: #4ba524;"><span style="color: #4ba524; text-decoration: none;">In this issue</span></span></span></strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p>· From the coordinator<br>
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<p>· Upcoming events </p>
<p>· Study and experiences</p>
<p>· Additional Links<br>
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<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong style="color: #4ba524; text-decoration: none; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: #4ba524; text-decoration: none;">From the coordinator</span></strong></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Hi everyone, </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thanks to all the new members who signed up to SLC at market day last week, and welcome back to existing members!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>My name's Odette, I'm the SLC Coordinator for 2014. I can't wait to work with many of you throughout the year. I'm looking forward to working on a number of projects to raise awareness about environmental problems, as well as to bring together students
and staff who share a love of nature and a desire to protect the planet. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>If you have any ideas for SLC, would like to get involved, want your event included in the newsletter or have any questions, feel free to send me an email at
<a href="mailto:slc@anu.edu.au">slc@anu.edu.au</a>. </p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: #4ba524; text-decoration: none;">Upcoming events</span>
</strong></p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>1)</strong> <strong>Celebrate Sustainability Day</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">When:</span><strong> </strong>Thursday 20<sup>st</sup> Feb, 10am – 2pm</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Where:</span> ANU Union Court</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">What</span>: Celebrate Sustainability Day is a chance to recognise all of the terrific sustainability initiatives happening on campus and in the local community. Learn more about sustainability whilst enjoying live
music from local bands, a free BBQ from 12pm and lots of giveaways.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>2)</strong> <strong>Environment Collective Film and Food Night</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">When:</span><strong> </strong>Friday 21<sup>st</sup> Feb, 6pm</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Where:</span> The Food Co-op</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">What</span>: Two inspiring documentaries, Mining The Truth and Do The Math, a delicious meal and an opportunity to meet new friends. For more information, click
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/261719280653980/?ref=3&ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular">
<strong>here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>3)</strong> <strong>ANU Student Garage Sale</strong></p>
<p> <br>
</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">When</span>: Saturday <font size="2"><span style="font-family: calibri, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;">22</span><sup style="font-family: calibri, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff;">nd</sup></font> Feb,
9am-4pm</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Where</span>: ANU Sports Hall, North Road, Building 19A</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">What</span>: A huge garage sale with clothes, books linen and much more. This is an annual ANUgreen/SLC event to reduce wastage and to provide students with a form of affordable, sustainable shopping.
</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">More information</span>: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/644700305609834/?fref=ts">
</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/644700305609834/?fref=ts">https://www.facebook.com/events/644700305609834/?fref=ts</a><br>
</p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Want to volunteer?</span></p>
<p>Move Out Recycling wouldn't be possible without the help of volunteers to setup, sort clothes and make sure everything runs smoothly. If you have a few hours free this Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or on the sale day Saturday, we'd be really grateful for your
help with this event. If you're interested, please fill out the form <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-V_eJFE0jPJhh8GqAv9uShdjXCDxYcvcFBaZTsTbag4/viewform">
here</a> with your contact details and availability. Volunteers will receive a café voucher and food on the day for their help.
</p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>4)</strong> <strong>Australian Forests & Climate Forum at ANU (Real Direct Action)</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">When:</span> Saturday 22<sup>nd</sup> Feb, 9am-5pm</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Where</span>: ANU, Garran Rd, Finkel Theatre, John Curtin School of Medical Research</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">What</span>: An expert forum on Natural Systems, Forestry & Climate Action (refers draft 2014 Global Assessment Report No.5), answering the question,
<em>will we act on the science?</em> The event will focus on analysing the government's<em> Direct Action</em> policy, and includes esteemed speakers such as Professors David Lindenmayer, Janette Lindesay, Brendan Mackey & Andrew Macintosh. Registration is
essential, order tickets <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/3rd-australian-forests-climate-forum-real-direct-action-tickets-10040707025">
here</a>.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>5)</strong> <strong>AYCC Pot Luck Dinner </strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">When:</span> Saturday 22<sup>nd</sup> Feb 7pm</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Where:</span> The Food Co-op</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">What:</span> An opportunity to get involved with the AYCC Canberra, to eat delicious food and be inspired by great speakers.
</p>
<p>For more information, click <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/588065247954802/?ref=2&ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming">
here</a>.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>6)</strong> <strong>ANU SLC Organic Garden Working Bees</strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">When:</span> Saturdays 10am-12pm, Tuesdays 4pm-6pm
</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Where:</span> The junction between Lawson Cresent and Lennox Crossing, next to the Canberra Environment Centre and the Recyclery. </p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">What:</span> Getting the garden rehabilitated after summer. Since many of the volunteers went away over summer, there's lots of work to be done! Come down for lots of plating, weeding, delicious baked goods and friendly
new faces. Volunteers are welcome to take home some produce form the garden, as well a share of eggs from the chickens. No gardening experience required.
</p>
<p> </p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">To plant in your garden at the moment:</span> Lettuces, silverbeet and root veggies (carrots, beetroot, parsnip)</p>
<p> </p>
<p> <br>
</p>
<p><strong style="font-size: 14pt; color: #4ba524; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #4ba524; text-decoration: none;">Study and Experiences</span></strong></p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>1)</strong> <strong>IARU Global Summer Program​</strong></p>
<p><strong><br>
</strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">When:</span> ANU winter break – dates vary depending on specific course</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Where</span>: Any IARU participating university
</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">What</span>: The International Alliance of Research Universities Global Summer Program is an exciting learning experience at one of the world's leading research universities. GSP students will tackle major challenges
of the 21<sup>st</sup> century and work with outstanding peers from around the globe. In particular, Yale University and the University of Tokyo offer programs that focus on sustainability.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">More information</span>: <a href="http://www.iaruni.com/gsp">
www.iaruni.com/gsp</a> </p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Apply</span>: by 28<sup>th</sup> Feb. Further details for outgoing ANU students can be found at:
</p>
<p><a href="http://drss.anu.edu.au/isa/global_summer_program/outgoing.php">http://drss.anu.edu.au/isa/global_summer_program/outgoing.php</a><br>
</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>2)</strong> <strong>ACT Region Environment Awards</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p>Know someone who's made a positive contribution to the environment this year? You can nominate them for one of the Conservation Council's Environment Awards. Categories include: group, individual and young environmentalist. Simply fill out the form
<a href="http://form.jotform.co/form/33430800649855">here</a>. For more information, click
<a href="https://conservationcouncil.org.au/events/act-region-environment-awards/">
<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>here</strong></span></a>. </p>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>3)</strong> <strong>Disco Soup - Call for Volunteers </strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">What:</span> This winter, the ANU SLC will be holding the first Canberra Disco Soup, in which we try to feed as many people as possible using food that would otherwise be thrown away. The event will accompany a broader
campaign to raise awareness about food waste. Volunteers are needed to help with sourcing and prepare food, finding entertainment for the day, creating educational resources and much more. If this sounds like something you might be interested email me at
<a href="mailto:slc@anu.edu.au">slc@anu.edu.au</a> for more information or to get involved.
</p>
<p> </p>
<p>For more information about where Disco Soups started, you can watch this great Ted Talk
<a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/tristram_stuart_the_global_food_waste_scandal.html">
here</a>. </p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong><strong style="font-size: 14pt; color: #4ba524;">Additional Links</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The World's Deepest Bin:<br>
</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=wJVGH7ttVco">http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=wJVGH7ttVco</a></p>
<p><br>
</p>
<p>How Behavioural Science Can Lower Your Energy Bill:<br>
</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/alex_laskey_how_behavioral_science_can_lower_your_energy_bill.html" style="font-size: 12pt;">http://www.ted.com/talks/alex_laskey_how_behavioral_science_can_lower_your_energy_bill.html</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Parliament House Valentines Day Surprise (the AYCC):<br>
</p>
<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sae_3fhTmsE" style="font-size: 12pt;">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sae_3fhTmsE</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>A Forest in the Middle of a Concrete Jungle in Milan: <a href="http://www.upworthy.com/see-the-forest-thats-growing-within-a-concrete-block-in-milan?g=2&c=upw1" title="http://www.upworthy.com/see-the-forest-thats-growing-within-a-concrete-block-in-milan?g=2&amp;c=upw1
Cmd+click or tap to follow link" style="font-size: 12pt;">http://www.upworthy.com/see-the-forest-thats-growing-within-a-concrete-block-in-milan?g=2&c=upw1</a></p>
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<p>To receive regular notifications about sustainability-related events and opportunities, join the ANU SLC facebook group:
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/anu.slc/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/anu.slc/</a><span style="color: #006fc9;"></span><br>
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