http://rce.csuchico.edu/sustainability/presentations.asp

California State University in Chico, CA, hosted a sustainability conference
last March (details below). The above page links to some of the
presentations. Thanks to Rick of <a href="http://www.relocalize.net/groups/apple">APPLE, Nevada,
CA</a> for passing on the link.

California State University, Chico: March
7-9, 2006
Bell Memorial Union Auditorium

Towards Sustainability: Western
Regional Conference and Expo is
a collaborative effort between academic, community, government and
industry leaders to provide a forum for information sharing, thoughtful
inquiry, and enhanced commitment to the benefits of sustainability.

Join
us for Towards Sustainability and
you will discover:

• Teaching Towards Sustainability - the integration
  of sustainability concepts across the curriculum
• Proven and emerging renewable energy systems and
  technologies
• Building industry sustainable practices and resources
• Student life. Learning and
  applying appropriate technology on campus

Additional Towards Sustainability activities
include:

• Exhibitors of sustainable products for the built
  environment, including furniture.
• Field trips and site visits
  to highlight renewable energy initiatives
• Poster session, public CAPE
  forum, and environmental
  arts activities

Four Conference Tracks! More than 60 Sessions!

1. Sustainability in the Curriculum
Discover sustainable curriculum best practices, including service learning
opportunities and integrating sustainability into existing coursework.

• Sustainability in the Curriculum Presenters:
  Nan Jenks-Jay, Middlebury College; Cyane
  Dandridge, Strategic Energy Innovations;
  Debra Rowe, Oakland Community College; Christine
  Flowers, California Integrated
  Waste Management Board; Christine Hammer, Sustainable Design
  Resources; Jim
  Pushnik, Rawlins Professor of Environmental Literacy; Laurie
  Wermuth, Sociology;
  Terry Davis, Special Education Programs; Steve
  Dennis, Recreation and Parks
  Management; Tom Imhoff, Philosophy; Tracy
  McDonald, Management; Tim Sistrunk,
  History; Scott McNall, CSU, Chico Provost; Lee
  Altier, Chico State Agriculture;
  Kirk Montfort, General Studies Thematic Program

2. Sustainable Practices for the Built Environment
Explore successful examples of sustainability projects in planning, public
policy, new construction, furnishings, maintenance, and deconstruction in both
public and private settings.

• Sustainable Practices for the Built Environment Presenters:
  Tom Barrett, Richard Heath and Associates; Bill
  Orr, California Integrated
  Waste Management Board; Dan Burgoyne, California
  Department of General Services; Rod
  Wille,
  Turner Construction Company; Pat
  Soninno, Sasaki Associates; Mark
  Maxwell, LEED UC Merced; Paul Persons,
  Environmental Advocates; Bill Yoskowitz,
  Woodwright Construction; David
  Ferrier, Community Housing Improvement Program, Petra
  Unger,
  EDAW, Curtis Alling, EDAW, Jeff
  Goldman, EDAW, Matt Bowman, BCM Construction,
  Kevin Pierce, Farr & Associates, Sara
  Birmingham, Self-Generation Program, PG&E; Fred
  Stoenner ,
  Better Building Systems; Robin Trenda, General Contractor; John
  Enns,
  Electrical Contractor

3. Sustainable Energy and Economics
Learn the current sustainable energy best practices and model programs, including
various applications and technologies.

• Sustainable Energy and Economics Presenters:
  Eileen Burke-Trent, Butte Pioneers and South Butte Smart Growth; David Jaber, Natural Logic; Greg Kalio, Mechanical
  Engineering; Jeff
  Wilson, California Energy Commission; Stephen
  Miller, Program Director,
  Strategic Energy Innovations; John Talberth and Connie
  Galambos, Redefining
  Progress; Adam Browning, Vote Solar; Martha
  Wescoat-Andes, Butte College; Les Jauron,
  Butte College Facilities; Mike
  Miller, Butte College Facilities,
  and Bruce Enyeart, Butte College Agriculture; Jim
  Tisher,
  CSU Fresno, California Water Institute; Anthony Watts,
  ITWorks, Cindy Wolff,
  CSU Chico Research Foundation, William Ranalla, Nichols, Melburg,
  and Rosetto Architects and Engineering; Aldebra
  Schroll, M.D.,

4. Student Life
Personal sustainability, sustainable school and campus systems, food service,
housing, and student government. Presentations on basic sustainability concepts.

• Student Life Presenters:
  Cody Cruz, Environmental Affairs Council; Becca
  Schwall, Green Campus Program; Andrew
  Coghlan, Alliance to
  Save Energy; Stephen
  Miller,
  Strategic Energy Innovations; Tom
  Barrett, Chico Sustainability
  Group; Hillary Tyree, AS Women's Center; Sean
  Cummins, AS Women's Center; Fraser Shilling,
  UC Davis Road Ecology Center; Danielle
  Baker and Hailie Barnes, RARE; Suzanne
  Baker, Environmental
  Affairs Council; Jillian Buckholtz, Sustainability Program,
  Stephanie Erickson, Associated Students of the University
  of Oregon, Joseph
  Green, CSU Chico,
  Robin DiFalco, Associated Students Recycling, Ben
  Smith, CALPIRG.

Sustainability
Expo!

Business, industry, and government organizations will
be on hand to demonstrate the latest in sustainable products, practices,
technologies and programs:

• alternative energy systems and products
• appropriate building design
• resource conservation and energy management
• new building, office and home systems and materials
• facility management
• agricultural systems and applications
• recycling services and technologies
• retrofit and remodeling best practices
• waste management practices and products

  partial list of exhibitors:
  

• OM Workspace/Teknion
• Pacific Gas & Electric Clean Air Transportation
• Interface Flooring Systems
• Krueger International
• Knoll Inc./Hogue & Associates
• Haworth/Western Contract Furniture
• Morning Sun
  Press
• Creative Office
  Systems
• Waterless
  Company
• CSU, Chico Mechanical Engineering
  - Portable Photovoltaic (PV) Power System
  - Wind Turbine Display
• SMA America

Who
Should Attend?

• Environmental educators, teachers, professors
• Educational program directors
• Students and those interested in the field
• Operations and facility managers
• Building contractors
• Plant engineers
• Environmental consultants
• Architects and interior designers
• Construction managers
• Farmers, ranchers, and food processors
• Property managers, home owners
• Manufacturers
• Community leaders
• Local, county, and state administrators

For More Information

Please contact CSU, Chico Continuing
Education at 530-898-6105 or email rce@csuchico.edu.