Monthly Archives: March 2014

Here is a mishmash of things worthy of posting, in a somewhat chronological order. On my birthday, I was extremely lucky to get a cake of the Earth! Thank you so much Peter, for your superior baking stylings! I also took some photos of the ridiculous ice storm of 2013. These are actually from ChristmasContinue reading “General water-related life update!”

Over the Christmas break, I applied to be part of the Canadian Water Network Students and Young Professionals Committee (CWN SYPC). As part of the application, we had to make a 30 second video explaining why we would be a good candidate for the position. Having attempted this, I now know how quickly 30 secondsContinue reading “CWN Students and Young Professionals Committee”

I have become aware of and increasingly involved with Waterlution over the past 8 months. Waterlution, a Canadian organization that builds awareness and encourages cross-sector collaboration promoting more holistic, sustainable practices and polices around water. Back in September, I was extremely fortunate to attend the Waterlution Innovation Lab. This week-long excursion included a pre-lab workshop where we touredContinue reading “Waterlution!”

As part of another SWIGS Outreach initiative, we entered an exhibit in the inaugural nuit blanche style event, Night\Shift. This overnight festival of arts and culture was hosted by the Alternatives Journal and was a huge success! It was so amazing to be part of such a cool community initiative. Our exhibit was inspired byContinue reading “Night\Shift”

A lot has been going on with the Students of the Water Institute Graduate Section (SWIGS) Outreach Committee recently. And by recently, I mean over the last six months. But it certainly has been a whirlwind of activity! Our group put together a water education curriculum for the University of Waterloo’s Let’s Talk Science group!Continue reading “SWIGS Outreach”

So it has been many months since I have updated my blog. I blame… my thesis? Research work and water outreach have taken over my life lately, in the best way possible. A lot has been happening so in my next few posts I will attempt to catch my blog up to speed on my research,Continue reading “Pardon my absence…”