"Saskatoon Public Schools is thrilled with this new partnership," said Brenda Green, superintendent of education, Saskatoon Public Schools. "Our school division is working hard to ensure our students understand the importance of environmental sustainability. From Destination Conservation to Energy Smart to Science Trek and the unique programs offered at Aden Bowman Collegiate, Saskatoon Public Schools is very pleased that this partnership with SENS will provide yet another opportunity for our students and our wider community."

The agreement encourages collaboration in areas such as sustainable living, active citizenship and life-long learning. Examples of activities may include joint field work, seminars and brown bag lunches, and shared community projects.

“This partnership creates valuable opportunities for the SENS to connect with high school students and engage them in dialogue and research related to the complex connections between community and environment,” said Karsten Liber, executive director, SENS. “These activities will allow us to develop champions of environmental sustainability by exchanging ideas and encouraging informed discussions between graduate students and high school students, high school students and their families, and family members and their communities. This partnership is one of many ways that the SENS can connect with the broader community.”

Founded in 2007, the U of S SENS offers an integrated, interdisciplinary education that prepares graduates to address the world’s most pressing environmental issues.

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For more information, contact:

Erica Schindel
Communications and Marketing Specialist
School of Environment and Sustainability
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-2663
Email: erica.schindel@usask.ca

Joy Adams Bauer
Communications Officer
Saskatoon Public Schools
Tel: (306) 683-8325
Email: adamsbauerj@spsd.sk.ca