WPIRG

WPIRG is seeking a dynamic, personable, and creative individual who has a life-long interest in issues of social and environmental justice to fill the permanent position of “Programming and Volunteer Support Coordinator”.

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WPIRG is seeking a dynamic, personable, and creative individual who has a life-long interest in issues of social and environmental justice to fill the position of “Projects and Organizational Development Coordinator”.

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The Board of Directors is vital to the functioning of WPIRG. The Board represents the Waterloo Public Interest Research Group (WPIRG)’s membership and ensures accountability to members. Board members work closely with WPIRG staff to establish organizational priorities, guide the organization in longer-term decisions and administer funding and policies.

WPIRG is governed by a Board of Directors of 9 people, including students and community members. Five of these positions will be filled by election at the next WPIRG Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday, April 5, 2010 at 5:30 pm. See below for details of the positions and the nomination and election process.

An information session about the board positions will be held on the first day of the nomination period - Monday, March 15th at 5:30 pm. Those who are interested in running, or who want to find out more about what the Board does, should attend this session (snacks will be provided!) or contact the election committee (see below for contact info).

This year’s AGM will include the election of board members, presentation of the annual and financial reports, and a chance for volunteers to learn about, and give feedback on, WPIRG’s past and present initiatives. Help us celebrate a fabulous year at WPIRG!

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8:00pm, Friday, January 29 at the Theatre of the Arts, Modern Languages Building

inSPIre! Conference Website

Just coming off of his stint at Copenhagen, the Yes Men’s Andy Bichlebaum will be kicking off inSPIre! Getting worldwide attention for spoofing Canada’s performance at Copenhagen, Andy will share his thoughts on how to Fix the World.

Following the Yes Men is an action-packed weekend of activist workshops, performances, DIY stations and more! More information about the conference programme is available here.

Passes for the conference are only $8 and will be available at the Hagey Hall Box Office starting Monday, January 11 during their regular hours of 12-5. Keynote-only tickets are also available for $5.

On behalf of the staff and board of WPIRG, we’d like to thank everyone who volunteered their time and energy, came out to our events and otherwise contributed to making Fall 09 an amazing term!

Good luck with your exams and see you in January,

Ennis, Evan, Krysta, Monica, Jon, Rachel, Raj, Rob and Umar

Coming up in January!

School of Public Interest – An interactive conference on creative activism!

If creative activism is what you desire;
If skills development is what you require;
We’ve got workshops and performances to inspire!

Now you may ask “But when?”
It’s January 29th to 31st, 2010.
So on your calendars shalt you mark
When to the conference you will embark!