1. Applied Research Opportunities for Environmental Geography 101 VIU Healthy Communities Coordinator

2. VIU’s Campus Food Movement Increase access to healthy, sustainably sourced foods Increase food literacy Increase food production on campus Increase the celebration of food

3. Roles and Outcomes Expand CFM efforts Assist with RFP’s Facilitate VIU Food Strategy Collaborate with community food projects Develop curriculum VIU’s Healthy Communities Coordinator

4. Curriculum Development - Why Bother? Everybody eats Interdisciplinary learning Sustainability is not black and white Every challenge is a project opportunity!

5. Developing Curriculum Identify Knowledge Gaps Identify Stakeholders Approach Classes Bridge silos Provide Support

6. Applied Student Research - Why Bother? Learning with life Meaningful, iterative knowledge creation Tangible and locally relevant project results Experiential learning

7. Life Cycle Analysis Compostable products Edibles Reusable containers Disposal practices audit ASR Opportunities

8. Any Questions? Thank you!