{"id":554,"date":"2022-04-25T10:24:56","date_gmt":"2022-04-25T14:24:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/unsdgs\/toolkitdev\/?page_id=554"},"modified":"2025-06-21T13:33:10","modified_gmt":"2025-06-21T17:33:10","slug":"curriculum-champions-of-the-sdgs-at-yorku","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/unsdgs\/toolkit\/teaching-the-17-un-sdgs\/curriculum-champions-of-the-sdgs-at-yorku\/","title":{"rendered":"SDGs Curricular Champions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>An SDGs Curricular Champion is an instructor who is finding innovative ways to connect the SDGs to diverse interdisciplinary topics, concepts and disciplines. In championing the SDGs in their respective program, this instructor is gently leading by example while at the same time exposing their students to wicked problems and inviting global citizenship through envisioned problem solving. We share with you videos of Curricular Champions discussing ideas that you might consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:52px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.3%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Interview: Exploring SDGs for EAP Learners\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SA3CEkhAOAQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.6%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub\/sdgeap\/\">SDGs for EAP Learners<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An Interview with Virginia McHardy and Donna Naylor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Toolkit Team interviews Virginia and Donna from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiancollege.ca\/academics\/english-language-studies\/\">Georgian College<\/a> about the inspiration for and creation of their OER resource <a href=\"https:\/\/ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub\/sdgeap\/\">SDGs for EAP Learners<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub\/\">Open Educational Resource (OER) <\/a>provides an introduction to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the United Nations. Each chapter is dedicated to one SDG, offering a clear overview of its purpose, key targets, and global impact. Designed for academic language learners, the resource includes vocabulary lists and definitions to support comprehension. To encourage critical thinking and engagement, each chapter features discussion questions that prompt students to reflect on real-world applications, challenges, and potential solutions related to the SDG. The OER is accessible and interactive, making it a valuable resource for educators and learners in diverse academic settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CIFAL Speaker Series: Unboxing the SDGs for People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This speaker series highlighted the work being done to include the SDGs in curricula by those in the field of education. \u201cUnboxing the SDGs\u201d, with the aim of looking in detail at what is inside each SDG box, gathered experts to share their best practices, lessons learned, challenges faced, and opportunities that exist to further infuse the SDGs in higher education classrooms in different disciplines. The series ran from May to July 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube p-2 mb-0 wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Unboxing the SDGs for People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnership\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AUW6-U2Xv9A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"card-text\">Designing for Equity and Inclusion in Education with <a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/about\/our-values\/kindergarten-to-industry-k2i-academy\">k2i academy<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"card-text\"><strong>Lisa Cole<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Director of Programming, k2i academy, Lassonde School of Engineering, York University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Michelle Tsui-Woods <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Associate Director of Operations and Development, k2i academy, <a href=\"https:\/\/lassonde.yorku.ca\/\">Lassonde School of Engineering<\/a>, York University<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube p-2 mb-0 wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Unboxing the SDGs for People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnership\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-p6L5WDbLa8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Framing Curriculum Through the Lens of SDGs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Christian Van Buskirk<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Faculty, University of Victoria, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvic.ca\/gustavson\/\">Gustavson School of Business<\/a>, Faculty Lead, Business Minor Program<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube p-2 mb-0 wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Unboxing the SDGs for People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnership\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CK-Zv4wPsHg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"card-text\">Advancing SDGs through Transformative and Justice-Informed Pedagogies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"card-text\"><strong>Dr. Kshamta Hunter <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manager, Transformative Learning &amp; Student Engagement, <a href=\"https:\/\/sustain.ubc.ca\/about\/who-we-are\">Sustainability Hub<\/a>; Instructor, Faculty of Education, University of British Columbia<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube p-2 mb-0 wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Unboxing the SDGs for People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnership\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5Z3a8i_k4XA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Connecting the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals to the STEAM Curriculum (Grades 2-13)-Fostering Purpose Based Learning for the Whole Student<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr. Minna Allarakhia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>President and Chair of the Board, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bioendeavor.net\/\">BioEndeavor<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube p-2 mb-0 wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Unboxing the SDGs for People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnership\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8eS391zqGzE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"card-title font-weight-bold\">Integrating SDGs into Nursing Education: Empowering Nurses as Catalysts for Change<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sandra Peniston<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assistant Professor, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/health\/\">Faculty of Health<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"card-text\">Embedding Equity, Diversity and Social Justice into the Curriculum of a Digital Humanities Class<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"card-text\"><strong>Dr. Carolyn Steele<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"card-text\">Assistant Professor, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/huma\/\">Humanities<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube p-2 mb-0 wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Unboxing the SDGs for People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnership\" width=\"1333\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/l_ke5xqsFnY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"card-title font-weight-bold\">Life-centred Futures: Sustainability, Interaction, Design and AI<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"card-text\"><strong>Dr. Shital Desai<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>York Research Chair; Director, Social and Technological Systems; Training Committee Vice-Lead, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/research\/connected-minds\/\">Connected Minds<\/a>; Assistant Professor, Interaction Design, <a href=\"https:\/\/ampd.yorku.ca\/department-of-computational-arts\/\">Department of Computational Arts, School of Arts, Media, Performance and Design<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">York University Curricular Champions<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube p-2 mb-0 wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YorkU SDGs Curricular Champion Burkard Eberlein\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/O7uUA_lWz5s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center card-title font-weight-bold\"><a href=\"mailto:beberlein@schulich.yorku.ca\">Burkard Eberlein<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center card-text\"> Professor, Public Policy and Sustainability, Schulich School of Business<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube p-2 mb-0 wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YorkU SDGs Curricular Champion Christiane Dumont\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/L_hvVznki0w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center card-title font-weight-bold\">   <a href=\"mailto:cdumont@yorku.ca\">Christiane Dumont<\/a>     <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Associate Professor, Department of French Studies, Faculty of LA&amp;PS<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube p-2 mb-0 wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YorkU SDGs Curricular Champion Danielle Robinson\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eK-A-r8ejjc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center card-title font-weight-bold\"><a href=\"mailto:drobin@yorku.ca\">Danielle Robinson<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center card-text\"> Associate Professor, Department of Dance, School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube p-2 mb-0 wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YorkU SDGs Curricular Champion Jose Etcheverry\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1hJmmF9LvAA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center card-title font-weight-bold\">Jose Etcheverry  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"> Associate Professor, Department of Environmental and Urban Change <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube p-2 mb-0 wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YorkU SDGs Curricular Champion Angela D Norwood\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QUbITLf4tO8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center card-title font-weight-bold\"> <a href=\"mailto:anorwood@yorku.ca\">Angela D. Norwood<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center card-text\">Associate Professor Department of Design School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube p-2 mb-0 wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YorkU SDGs Curricular Champion Charles-Antoine Rouyer\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PCys3i4CHi8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center card-title font-weight-bold\">Charles-Antoine Rouyer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Course Director <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glendon.yorku.ca\/faculty-profile-details\/?currentuserid=9\">Multidisciplinary Studies, Glendon Campus<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube p-2 mb-0 wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YorkU SDGs Curricular Champion Sandra Peniston\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/APM-ze36vgY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center card-title font-weight-bold\"><a href=\"mailto:sskerrat@yorku.ca\">Sandra Peniston<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center card-text\"> Assistant Professor  School of Nursing <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An SDGs Curricular Champion is an instructor who is finding innovative ways to connect the SDGs to diverse interdisciplinary topics, concepts and disciplines. 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