Monthly Archives: June 2008

Alumni Program: We Want You!

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As you may know, Students on Ice will soon be heading into our 10th anniversary! This milestone is an opportunity to not only celebrate the incredible expeditions and growth of the past decade, but also to develop our vision for … Read more »

Northern Canadian Youth sought for CYLP Internships

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The Circumpolar Young Leaders Program (CYLP) http://www.iisd.org/interns/arctic/ is in the process of recruiting 5 Canadian Northern youth (age 19-30) from (Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon, and northern Quebec and Labrador) to undertake up to 6 month internships in other circumpolar countries … Read more »

Canada’s dean of glaciology warned of coming climate change

ROY KOERNER, 75: SCIENTIST AND EXPLORER Geological Survey of Canada expert studied ancient ice cores and set the stage for the current focus on global warming. In 1969, he was part of a team that reached the North Pole on … Read more »

U. of Ottawa, U. of Guelph honour Sheila Watt-Cloutier

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Untiring environmental advocate and SOI educator received honorary doctorates during the 2008 spring convocation ceremonies at the University of Ottawa and the University of Guelph. University of Ottawa Distinguished guests will be honoured during the University of Ottawa’s spring convocation … Read more »

Bill Lishman receives Honorary Doctor of Laws degree

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One of Canada’s great pioneers and SOI educator par excellence has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Below is an article describing Bill’s many life and career accomplishments as well … Read more »

GeoffGreen.ca launches

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Geoff Green, Founder & Executive Director of Students on Ice Expeditions, has launched a new website: www.GeoffGreen.ca. For information about Geoff’s life and times, or to schedule a speaking engagement with him, visit www.GeoffGreen.ca.

Bali Symenuk (Arctic ’07) recognized as National Climate Champion

Passion for climate change issue earns high school student national honour Catherine Griwkowsky, The Edmonton Journal Bali Symenuk is still too young to attend university, but at age 17 she is already playing the part of a distinguished scholar. When … Read more »

Students on Ice 2008 IPY expedition accepting applications

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Students on Ice is currently accepting applications for the 2008 International Polar Year Arctic Expedition, taking place August 2nd-17th, 2008. The ship-based program joins students aged 14 to 19 from around the world with a team of 30 world-renowned scientists, … Read more »

Monaco : Benjamin Tur et Elsa Milanesio partiront en Arctique

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Deux lycéens d’Albert-Ier iront sur la banquise cet été par Gaëlle Arama, Groupe Nice-Matin Monaco éducation : Benjamin Tur et Elsa Milanesio partiront en expédition en août en Arctique. Une classe de l’extrême pour pousser les consciences à sauver la … Read more »

Today is World Environment Day! – Towards a Low Carbon Economy

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World Environment Day, commemorated each year on June 5, is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action. The World Environment Day slogan for 2008 is … Read more »