Sustainability Conference and Fair
*This is a free event open to all students and members of the community
From 9:00-3:30 Come to the Recreation Center to participate in the largest Sustainability Conference in SSU History! Events begin at 9:00am. Both upstairs dance Studios(Niagara and Silver Strand) and the Small Gym(Mt. McKinley) will be transformed into conference rooms where we can hear from experts and discuss solutions to Global Warming.
From 12:00-4:00pm Mt.Everest Gymnasium will hold a FAIR showcasing Green Businesses, Non-profits and Organizations. Helping you GO GREEN!
From 3:30 -5:30pm Come to Green Democracy and hear about local politicians' commitment to our future and SSU's commitment to sustainability. Green Democracy will be taking place in the SSU Commons.
CONFERENCE AGENDA
9:00-9:15 Opening Remarks and Welcome from Pam Su- Director of SSU Recreation Center
9:15-9:40 Opening Video highlighting Focus the Nation events around the Country –
Sustainability Coalition has compiled the best of video clips from over 100 campuses across the nation.
9:40-9:50 Agenda Overview and communication protocol- Shepherd Bliss
10:00-10:50 Solutions Session 1
1A-“Truth in Media” -Broadcasting the Reality of Climate Change- Peter Phillips
1B- Climate Change and Green Building- Pete Gang
1C-Restoration back to a Natural State- Joel Grogen
1D-Copeland Creek Experience- Julie Bright & Karen Tillinghest
11:00-11:50 Solutions Session 2
2A- "Blueprint for Change: A Town That Heals" - Geoff Syphers
2B- If not us, then who? If not now, When?- Nina Rizzo
2C- The Water Resources Perspective on Climate Change.- Elissa Lynn
2D-Copeland Creek Walk & Sustainable Landscape Tour- Julie Bright
1:00-1:50 Solutions Session Three
3A-Emerging Clean Technology Solutions to Climate Change- Kevin Whilden
2:00-2:50 Solutions Session Four
4A-Lowering your Carbon Diet: Vegan Voices- Hope Bohanac
4B-Envisioning a Sustainable Future- Bekon Dual
4C-Alternate Routes out of Climate Change- SMART style-Dan Woloz
3:00-3:30 Solutions Session Five
5A- Climate Quest Film Showing- Maitreyi Siruguri, Catherine Fabiano & Flora Franklin
5D-May Boeve (National Step it Up organizer)
3:45-4:00 Closing Video-Sustainability Coalition
***This schedule is subject to change
A: Mt. McKinley Room
B: Niagara Room
C: Silver Strand
D: Lobby
Sustainability Fair
12:00-4:00 Mt Everest Gymnasium
Local Green business, non profits and Sustainable organizations gather in the Mt. Everest Gymnasium to table and network. Come see solutions to global warming and learn how you can get involved. The event is free and open to the public and Sonoma Community. The sustainability Fair is co-sponsored by Codding Enterprises, Akena Solar, and the Sierra Club.
Green Democracy
3:30- 5:30 SSU Commons
SSU Faculty Senate Host a round table discussion with elected officials, administration and students on Sustainability. Come find out what elected officials and candidates are doing to lower our carbon footprint and what the universities role has been and can be in this effort.
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