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The Environmental Issues Committee has been reinstated at ��Ʒ������, with their first meeting in December 2025. The committee will meet on a monthly basis to support the University’s commitment to strengthening environmental sustainability.  

The Committee, chaired by Director of Facilities Management Kris Kierstead, will take a broad leadership role in strengthening environmental awareness and action at ��Ʒ������. 

“By reinstating this committee, we are creating an opportunity to unite the knowledge and diverse perspectives that are essential to advancing our environmental goals.” said Kierstead. “We’re eager to foster meaningful dialogue and pinpoint priority areas where the University can strengthen its commitment to environmental sustainability, working collaboratively with partners across campus and within the broader community.” 

The group is made up of students, faculty, and staff across campus as well as members of the Municipality of Tantramar: 

• Ainaz Giahi — Student, Chemistry (honours) 
• Alexandra Montana — Communications Officer 
• Barb Clayton – Associate Professor, Religious Studies 
• Corrine Cash – Associate Professor, Geography and Environment 
• Erin Coombs — Grounds Lead Hand, Facilities Management 
• Emily Jaye Pachell — Student, Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) 
• Isabella Rose Patey — Student, Biology 
• Jon Eppell — Town Engineer, Municipality of Tantramar 
• Kris Kierstead — Director, Facilities Management
• Marissa Rose Shelton Emberly — Student, Environmental Science (honours)  
• Nate Lesser — Student, Biology, Data Science 
• Ruth Terrio — Procurement Manager 

The Environmental Issues Committee will begin their work this winter. Updates on progress and initiatives will be shared with the community in the months ahead.