is topic of symposium
“The Greening of Yale and Beyond,” a symposium focused on alternative
energy and related topics, will take place Thursday, Oct. 18, from 1:30 p.m.
to 6 p.m. at Battell Chapel, corner of Elm and College streets..
“The symposium will focus on the topic of alternative energy and cover
Yale’s current initiatives in this area, as well as sustainable design
and green building, solar energy, green chemistry and corporate responsibility,” says
Derek E.G. Briggs, director of the Yale Institute for Biospheric Studies, which
is presenting the event.
Speakers at the symposium, which is free and open to the public, will include
President Richard C. Levin, who will discuss Yale’s green initiatives,
including its commitment to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.
Briggs will deliver opening remarks at 1:30 p.m. and closing remarks at 6 p.m.
The schedule of speakers follows:
1:45 p.m. — President Richard C. Levin: “The Greening of Yale.”
2:30 p.m. — Paul Anastas, director of the Yale Center for Green Chemistry
and Green Engineering: “Green Chemistry: Designing Tomorrow.”
3:15 p.m. — Howard Berke, executive chair and co-founder Konarka Technoogies;
investment executive, Good Energies: “Future Solar Technology.”
4:30 p.m.—James Axley, a professor at the Yale School of Architecture and
the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies (F&ES): “Beyond
the LEED®ing Edge — Building on Yale’s Traditions for a Sustainable
Future.”
5:15 p.m. —Marian Chertow, associate professor at F&ES: “Corporate
Leadership in Going Green.”
The symposium is sponsored by the Edward P. Bass Distinguished Lecture Series.
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