The Regina Public Interest Research Group (RPIRG) and Regina Green Ride Transit Network are working together to facilitate a community-based action research project with our local community. RPIRG is a student-run, student-funded non-profit organization dedicated to community-based research, education, action…
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Summer Funding Round
Hit the ground running this fall with $$ and support for a project, event, or training! If you have an idea for an event, project, or group that would work towards social and environmental justice initiatives, we can help! Any…
The Job You’ve Been Waiting For! RPIRG Hiring Outreach and Events Coordinator
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…
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…