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rich.hirschberg

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The 2009 Sustainable University Symposium
« on: July 21, 2009, 03:20:16 PM »
Hey Fellow FVEAAers,
I believe this seminar is open to the public. Although it does say something about university employees. Check the web site to be sure.

State of Illinois Green Governments Coordinating Council Presents

The 2009 Sustainable University Symposium
Friday, July 24, 2009

Registration is FREE and begins at 9:00 a.m.
Speakers and Workshops from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Hosted by
Moraine Valley Community College
Moraine Business and Conference Center
9000 W. College Parkway
Palos Hills, IL 60465

Join Governor Pat Quinn in learning how to make your university or college campus more sustainable by implementing a variety of green practices and programs. Speakers and workshops will cover topics such as energy efficiency and retrofits, renewable energy, green collar jobs training, sustainable construction and maintenance, sustainable dining, funding sources for sustainable projects, sustainability in curricula, waste reduction, community outreach, water conservation and sustainable campus transportation.

This symposium is an opportunity to exchange ideas with your peers and identify new programs to apply at your university.  Past years’ symposium participants included university and college administrators, sustainability directors, facilities managers, campus planners and architects, engineers, faculty, and student leaders.

Attached is a list of speakers and topics for the plenary sessions and working group sessions. For registration, travel and directions, please visit: www.GreenSolutions.il.gov - (if this link does not work, please re-type it into your web browser).

<<2009 SUS topic descriptions.doc>>
Jamie S. Campbell - Policy Advisor
Office of Governor Pat Quinn, James R. Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph, Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: 312-814-6671         Fax: 312-814-4862
Email: Jamie.Campbell@illinois.gov       Website: www.GreenSolutions.il.gov