Job Description: Outreach & Events Coordinator The Regina Public Interest Research Group (RPIRG) is a student-run, student-funded non-profit organization dedicated to community-based research, education, action and awareness in the public interest. RPIRG exists to provide its members with the resources…
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Hiring: Green Patch Coordinator
RPIRG is now hiring for the Green Patch Coordinator position for the 2014 season! **This position is only being offered to students at the University of Regina** In partnership with Wascana Centre Authority, Facilities Management at the U of R,…
Nominations Open for RPIRG Board of Directors
RPIRG is having its Annual General Election! We are now accepting nominations for Board of Director positions! The RPIRG Board of Directors is composed of 8 Student Members of RPIRG. It is the decision-making body of RPIRG, which makes all…
Thought-provoking Public Events
RPIRG is organizing three exciting public events! On February 7th, Gwynne Dyer, Canadian journalist and author, will be speaking at the University of Regina on the “Triumph of Violence”. The talk will begin at 7:30 pm at the Education Auditorium,…
Apathy into Action schedule is up!
The sessions for our 7th annual Apathy into Action conference have been finalized! I’m really passionate about an issue – what are the first steps to becoming active and making a difference? My landlord is treating me terribly. What can…
Save the Date! Apathy into Action in January
RPIRG’s annual social justice conference, Apathy into Action, takes place January 23-25, 2014. Free and open to the university community and members of the public, the conference will feature presentations on: housing and renters’ rights food sovereignty University bus pass…
RPIRG Has a New Outreach and Events Coordinator!
Welcome, Nikolina ! Nikolina Vracar is RPIRG’s new Outreach and Events Coordinator. She is a graduate student at the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy. Her interests include housing and environmental sustainability. Nikolina has been an integral part of RPIRG…
Apathy into Action – Call for Proposals
Apathy into Action: Social Justice Conference Call for Presentations: January 2014 The Regina Public Interest Research Group (RPIRG) is excited to announce the 7th annual Apathy into Action, our social justice conference at the University of Regina. For the past…
RPIRG Job Opportunity!
RPIRG is hiring for an Outreach and Events Coordinator. This part-time, student position is responsible for most of the event planning and communications we do. If you’re an enthusiastic, active person interested in working with progressive people, learning new skills,…
Funding Available – Apply Soon!
Do you have an idea for a social/environmental justice project or event, some training you’d like to take, or group that you would like to start? We can help with some financial assistance! Our second fall funding deadline is approaching…