Society for College and University Planning
SCUP 2008 Southern Metro Mini"Sustainability: Simple Steps for a Complex Issue"
Thank you to everyone who attended this event. If you missed this event we hope you will join us at the next Southern event. ConferenceLook forward to learning how to launch or grow a sustainability program on your campus, planning for efforts that can be implemented tomorrow as well the longer term programs that impact budget, operations and academic programs. Program:9:00AM–10:00AM Registration 10:00AM–10:45AM Opening Speaker, Georges Dyer from the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment Mr. Dyer is a Senior Fellow at Second Nature, where he has focused his work on supporting the American College & University Presidentsí Climate Commitment (ACUPCC). The ACUPCC is a high – profile national initiative led by college and university presidents who have agreed to join together in creating a plan for climate neutrality in campus operations and promoting research and education on climate change and sustainability. Nearly 500 institutions have joined the ACUPCC to date, serving as powerful role models and catalysts for change throughout higher education and beyond. 11:00AM–Noon Panel Discussion: What is Your Role in Sustainability on Your Campus? University Leader - David Cox, Executive Assistant to the President, University of Memphis Noon – 1:00PM Lunch The meal is an in kind sponsorship by Sodexho. The menu will reflect local and organic food and we will enjoy a discussion on sustainable campus food service programs. Featured speaker – Jim Hartzfeld, Interface. 1:15PM–2:15PM Best Practices & Lessons Learned Piedmont Project, Peggy Barlett, Emory University 2:30PM–3:30PM Tours The Whitehead Bio Medical Research Center First LEED facility on Emory's Campus. Parking Here is some information to help you with parking: Registration Registration will be available on-site. For faster service, print out the registration form below and bring it with you to the registration desk. Costs Member: $80Nonmember: $90 Advanced Registration Deadline: February 8, 2008 SponsorshipPlatinum Level Gold Level Silver Level Bronze |
Thursday, February 14, 2008