2011 SCUP Pacific Regional Conference – “Inspiring Community”

Register today at: www.scup.org/page/regions/pa/2011/registrationanddeadlines

WELCOME!

March is quickly approaching and before you know it, we’ll be seeing you at the Pacific Regional Conference “Inspiring Community” in Seattle! The local host committee has been working on this conference for over a year now, and is excited to share this great program with you that is full of surprises!

Working for mission-based institutions, all that we do is somehow connected to the community (and communities) that we serve. We are, therefore, very happy to show you some of our more inspiring communities, and perhaps even have you create new ones through networking.

Some of the established communities you will be able to visit include:

• Seattle University (Capitol Hill/ First Hill neighborhoods of Seattle)
• University of Washington (U-District, Seattle)
• Seattle Community Colleges (Capitol Hill/North Seattle/ West Seattle/South Seattle)
• University of Washington – (Downtown Tacoma)
• University of Puget Sound – (Tacoma)
• University of Washington School of Medicine – (South Lake Union neighborhood, Seattle)
• Bellevue College – (Bellevue/Kirkland/Issaquah – the Eastside)

We are looking forward to sharing with you world-class speakers, thought-provoking concurrent sessions (from communities throughout the Pacific region and the world at large), tours that take us out onto campuses and into the communities, collaborative workshops, and many opportunities throughout for serendipitous encounters with each other to ponder, discuss, reinvent, and “inspire” community! 

See you soon!

-Jill Morelli and Lisa Johnson, co-chairs of the 2011 Pacific Regional Conference, on behalf of the 2011 Seattle local host committee

So what can you expect? Read on…

NOTHING SAYS “COMMUNITY” QUITE LIKE BOWLING, EH?

“After tea it's back to painting - a large poplar at dusk with a gathering storm. From time to time instead of this evening painting session I go bowling in one of the neighboring villages…”  -Gustav Klimt

Please join our local host committee and the SCUP Pacific membership committee Sunday night, March 20th, 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM for bowling and billiards at “The Garage”! (Early Bird (No host) Reception)

Don’t worry, this ain’t your daddy’s bowling alley… it’s an adaptive reuse of a 1920s clearspan building (formerly a Plymouth dealership and automotive garage) that is now a Capitol Hill neighborhood (and citywide) destination for pool, food, drink, (and bowling!) that is just a few steps out the front door and down the sidewalk from the Silver Cloud Hotel (the conference hotel).

The cost of lanes and billiards rental is complimentary. Attendees are responsible for shoe rental ($3.50 USD per person), food, and beverages.

The Garage is age 21 and older only. ID will be required at the door.

Please refer to www.garagebilliards.com for more information, including the story, (and design and planning history) of the Garage, and some words on the artwork (by community artists), featured throughout the space. We hope to see you there!

MUSIC = INSPIRATION

"If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music."- Albert Einstein

MONDAY NIGHT OPENING RECEPTION, March 21st (following the opening plenary):  The Garfield High School Jazz Ensemble

Ernestine Anderson. Quincy Jones. Jimi Hendrix. Seattle is full of music. Who knows what greats are yet to share their musical talents with us in years to come?

The Garfield High School Jazz Ensemble is comprised of students from a variety of cultural and economic backgrounds. Located in Seattle, Washington (within blocks of Seattle University), Garfield is a public (tuition-free) high school with such an interest in jazz that it maintains three levels of jazz band in its curriculum.

Garfield continues to bring to young people the jazz traditions of such big bands as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Woody Herman. The group has won every major competition on the west coast of the United States. In 2006, it was named the Outstanding Festival Band at the prestigious Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, an unprecedented seventh time. In 2010, Garfield took first place in the Jazz at Lincoln Center’s 15th Annual Essentially Ellington High School Band Competition and Festival. Garfield has been eligible and won more than any other school in the history of the competition.

Northwest public schools have deep jazz roots and they've routinely been a presence at the Ellington festival. This year, two other local schools, Edmonds-Woodway High School and Roosevelt High School - who's won Ellington three times - joined Garfield in the top honors.

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF SEATTLE!

“Tell me and I’ll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I’ll understand.”-
Chinese proverb

How well do you know Seattle and the Pacific Northwest? We’ve prepared a quiz so you can test your knowledge!

Try your hand at responding to these 10 questions – prizes will be awarded at the opening reception on Sunday evening! Send your answers to Sam Miller at smiller@lmnarchitects.com.

1. How many different nations are represented in Seattle University’s student population of 4,300?
2. Based on historical evidence, when Mt. Rainier next erupts there will be large mud flows that can be up to 40 miles long and travel at speeds of 60 mph. What are these phenomena called?
3. How many SCUP past presidents live in Seattle? Bonus points if you can name them.
4. What is the name of the Seattle high school that came in first place in the 2010 Jazz at Lincoln Center national competition (and is a perennial winner)?
5. What Tacoma museum opened in 2002 that showcases an art form that is especially strong in the Northwest?
6. What personal fashion accessory do Seattle residents buy the most compared to the rest of the country and why?
7. What is the percentage of Seattle citizens holding a library card? Where does that place Seattle nationally?
8. Where is the famous martial arts actor Bruce Lee buried?
9. What is the name of the longest continuously operated farmers market in the United States?
10. What is the Seattle region’s percentage of citizens with college degrees? Where does that rank Seattle nationally?

CAN PLACEMAKING EXIST WITHOUT FOOD?

“One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating.”  ~Luciano Pavarotti and William Wright, Pavarotti, My Own Story

The local host committee would like to invite you to join us for a number of group dine-arounds on Tuesday night, March 22nd (meeting @ 6:00 PM in the lobby of the Silver Cloud; reservations @ 6:30 PM). 

Sign-ups for the groups will be available at the conference, and we have paired an institutional member and a corporate member from our local host committee for each venue. Each attendee will be responsible for the cost of his/her food and drink.

The following is information on the venues:

Oddfellows Café and Bar
“Oddfellows Cafe & Bar is like the Willie Nelson of restaurants -- its funky coolness is only enhanced up by virtue of its well-weathered character. Yet, just like the Texas troubadour, Oddfellows is no relic. The space on Capitol Hill that once housed the fraternal club of old has been magnificently transformed … The brilliant vibe comes from a deliberate kind of benevolent neglect. The historic space retains its old-codger charm, from the well-worn wooden floors to the giant flag hanging by the entry, a real Old Glory bearing just 48 stars. The menu is populated by warming comfort foods: stews, mac-and-cheese, the best darned fries ever served in a tin can.” - Seattle Post-Intelligencer review

La Spiga
“In Italy, the osteria is an inviting neighborhood spot where locals savor fresh, seasonal food while enjoying the company of good friends.
Renowned for its Northern Italian cuisine, La Spiga is authentic enough in both food and ambience to make you feel a wave of nostalgia, even if you’ve never been to Emilia-Romagna. Chef and co-owner Sabrina Tinsley crafts the Romagnola cuisine to make it genuine, yet hers alone. Using the very finest ingredients, menus are changed seasonally to reflect what is freshest in local markets. As co-owner and host Pietro Borghesi says, 'An evening at La Spiga is like dining in Italy — without the plane fare.' " – excerpt from La Spiga website

Tin Table
“The Tin Table is sort of hidden, but not in a trying-to-be-hush-hush, speak-easy kinda way. It's upstairs, and after entering the 10th Avenue entrance, it still takes two turns to get to. Not a bar and restaurant you just stumble upon.

It's also one of the coolest-looking joints on Capitol Hill. There's a hardwood floor, exposed high beams and exposed brick wall. It looks rustic and masculine.

For bar grub, there are shoestring fries with truffle salt — golden, crispy and addictive. Also here, one of the better bar burgers on Capitol Hill, loaded with sharp cheddar, slabs of bacon and caramelized onions. It's juicy, cheesy and salty. That burger, though, goes better with a beer.” – excerpts from Seattle Times Review

Via Tribunali
“Our first pizzeria has become a central meeting place in the bustling Capitol Hill neighborhood. If you are visiting Seattle we highly recommend you make an evening out of your visit to the Hill - nightclubs, coffee roasters, bars and restaurants abound. At this location expect soaring ceilings, glowing stained glass fixtures, a long buzzing bar, and cozy booths.”- excerpt from Via Tribunali website

“Inspiring Community” – VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB

“Books can be dangerous. The best ones should be labeled ‘This could change your life.” ~Helen Exley

Tell us, what are you reading that has inspired you? The 2011 “Inspiring Community” Local Host Community would love to know! Tell us about a book that has made an impact on you – join our LinkedIn Group, and please comment on this discussion!

Find additional information on the SCUP 2011 Pacific Regional Conference “Inspiring Community” webpage

Calendar for March–June 2011 Events

Welcome to the Calendar of Events. This schedule includes SCUP events in addition to other activities that may interest SCUP members. Have any institutional events you would like to include? Please contact Jacqueline Ashby at jacqueline.p.ashby@gmail.com for further details.

Featured Events

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SCUP Pacific Region Symposium
“Trends in Higher Education”
June 10, 2011, Claremont, CA

The SCUP Pacific Region is delighted to announce a special One-Day Symposium “Trends in Higher Education” hosted by the Claremont University Consortium in Claremont, CA on Friday, June 10, 2011.
The facilitated program will include an interactive forum with experts in:
•    Economics
•    Politics
•    Demographics
•    Learning and Technology
•    Global Education
•    Environment/Sustainability

Facilitated by:  Phyllis T. H. Grummon, PhD - director of planning and education
Society for College and University Planning

With Special Guest Speaker: Steve Boilard, director – Higher Education, California Legislative Analyst’s Office
Other speakers to be announced

College Tours and a networking reception are planned in addition to the formal program. We can accommodate up to 100 participants on a first come first serve basis. Additional information will be posted on the SCUP Pacific web page in the very near future.

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The 10th Annual California Higher Education Sustainability Conference
July 10–13, 2011
CSU Long Beach

Learn from leading researchers and practitioners who are discovering solutions to the challenges facing our campuses and communities. The conference will highlight cutting edge research, as well as case studies with proven successes in curriculum development, operational programs, and community partnerships. This unique event is jointly organized by independent/private colleges, California Community Colleges, California State Universities, and the University of California, creating the opportunity for dialogue across institutions. This event is sponsored in part by the CCC/IOU and the UC/CSU/IOU Energy Efficiency Partnership Programs.

We are currently seeking reviewers for our speaker selection committees. If you are interested in helping to shape our event and participating in conference calls with sustainability researchers and practitioners from around the state, or for more information on exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Katie Maynard, kmaynard@geog.ucsb.edu, 805-448-5111.

March 2011

SCUP
March 6–8
2011 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference
Williamsburg, VA

SCUP
March 16
2011 Southern Metro Mini
Louisville, KY

SCUP
March 16–18
2011 North Atlantic Regional Conference
UMass Amherst and the Five Colleges Area of western MA

SCUP
March 20–23
2011 Pacific Regional Conference
Seattle, WA

SCUP
March 26
Workshop, Planning Institute, Step I
Ann Arbor, MI

April 2011

April 10–12
Building Museums 2011
San Francisco, CA

April 15–17
Backyard Biomimicry: Upcoming workshops
San Francisco, CA

April 20–23
Society for Human Ecology conference: Human Responsibility & Environmental Change: Planning, Process, and Policy
Las Vegas, NV

April 27
Living Building Challenge Roadshow
Vancouver, BC, Canada

April 27–29   
The Unconference for Deep Green Professionals: Our Children’s Cities: Visualizing a Restorative Civilization
Vancouver, BC, Canada

April 29–May 1
The Death + Life of Social Factors: A Conference Reexamining Behavioral and Cultural Research in Environmental Design
Berkeley, CA

May 2011

SCUP
May 2
2011 North Central One-Day
Columbia, MO

SCUP
May 7
Workshop, Planning Institute, Step I
Ann Arbor, MI (USA)

May 8–11
Waste - The Social Context. People, Policies, Persuasions and Payoffs conference
Edmonton, AB, Canada

May 13–17
Climate Ride

May 23–25
Water Resources Management 2011
Riverside, CA

May 22–26
World Environmental and Water Resources Congress Conference
Palm Springs, CA

May 25–28
Environmental Design Research Association 42 Chicago
Chicago, IL

June 2011

June 2–5
ACSEE - The Asian Conference on Sustainability, Energy and the Environment 2011
Osaka, Japan

June 13–14
Green Associate Study Course
Victoria, BC, Canada

June 14–16
GLOBE Costa Rica
San Jose, Costa Rica

June 15–16
West Coast Energy Management Congress
Long Beach, CA

June 24–26
International Renewable Energy & Environment Conference 2011
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia