April 21, 2011: Spaces Places and Faces – Federal Election Special

Last week on Spaces, Places and Faces, Chris and Robyn hosted  a special political edition of the show in honour of the upcoming federal election on May 2nd 2011.

Daniel Preece: Voter Apathy By: Christiane Mineau, regular SPF contributor Chris interviewed Carleton political science professor Daniel Preece about why voter turnout at Canadian federal . . . → Read More: April 21, 2011: Spaces Places and Faces – Federal Election Special

April 14, 2011: Green Roofs & Solar Panels

The OPA’s microFIT program and a green roof in Chicago. Credit 1 & 2.

This morning on the show Henry and Robyn talked about their fourth year theses, Robyn having researched possible green roof implementation on Campus, and Henry studying renewable energy awareness and solar panel implementation under the Ontario microFIT program. The Future . . . → Read More: April 14, 2011: Green Roofs & Solar Panels

April 7, 2011: The Evolution of Carleton University’s Campus

What the future Paterson Hall may look like according to the Campus Master plan. Credit.

This morning on the show we heard a two part feature looking at how the campus has evolved over the years, with a focus on sustainable buildings, and by looking at some of the personal experiences within the environment. . . . → Read More: April 7, 2011: The Evolution of Carleton University’s Campus

March 31, 2011: 4th Year Undergrad Thesis Talk

This morning on the show, we had two 4th year geography undergrads come in to talk about their thesis research, and we discussed our plans for next year.

Majia McKibbon: Aging Urban Geographies By: Robyn Penney, Regular SPF Contributor Robyn Penney spoke with Maija McKibbon about her 4th year thesis research. Maija focused . . . → Read More: March 31, 2011: 4th Year Undergrad Thesis Talk

March 24, 2011: SPF’s Renewable Energy Series, Episode 3 – Solar Power

Solar panels in Enbridge’s PV plant in Sarnia, Ontario – currently the largest PV plant in the world. Credit.

This morning we had the third episode in our focus on renewable energies, focusing on solar power. We looked at the current state of the industry, some options available to homeowners, and had an interview . . . → Read More: March 24, 2011: SPF’s Renewable Energy Series, Episode 3 – Solar Power

March 17, 2011: Israeli Awareness Week

Descalier’s 1550 World Map, detail of Australia. Hear about the map in this week’s Madgical moment. Credit.

This week on the show we heard the other side of the issue from last week’s feature on Israeli Apartheid Week, had a feature from first time SPF contributor Chris Boerger, and our 7th episode of . . . → Read More: March 17, 2011: Israeli Awareness Week

March 10, 2011: Israeli Apartheid Week

The poster for the Israeli Apartheid week, happening from March 7-11 in Ottawa. Credit.

This morning on the show we had a special guest, SPF alumni Ashleigh Grange who came in to talk about some of the sustainable practices she uses in her business, Plush Text Communications. We also heard from Yafa Jarrar about . . . → Read More: March 10, 2011: Israeli Apartheid Week

March 3, 2011: The 4th Anniversary Special

Henry Hawkins, Carol Hunsberger, John Wall, Robyn Penney, and Chris Mineau, some of the contributors to SPF over the past 4 years.

It’s been four years already, and this morning we looked back on the past four years of memories, over 300 features, and all the people who have put in their hard work . . . → Read More: March 3, 2011: The 4th Anniversary Special

February 24, 2011: The UN’s Geo-5 Report

The Geo-4 report was released in 2007, and the Geo-5 is currently being prepared for release in 2011. Credit.

This week on the show we heard about Carol’s contribution to the UN’s upcoming Geo-5 report, Andrew talked to Murdo Murchison about composting programs on campus, and we had the 6th episode of the Madgical . . . → Read More: February 24, 2011: The UN’s Geo-5 Report

February 17, 2011: Oxbow Park Naturalization

Oxbow Park, one of the few remaining natural spaces on Carleton’s Campus. Credit.

This morning on the show we heard from Sarah Walker about the Oxbow Park Naturalization Project, and took a trip to the archives to hear about Dana Meise, who is walking across Canada on the Trans-Canada Trail.

Sarah Walker: . . . → Read More: February 17, 2011: Oxbow Park Naturalization