Sustainable Technologies Awareness Day
By: Beth Spencer
Issue date: 10/3/08 Section: News
If you're interested in environmental issues or just want to check out hybrid cars and enjoy free food, then you should stop by the Student Plaza on Tuesday.
Sustainable Technologies Awareness Day takes place Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students can see displays from 40 exhibitors and have earth-friendly fun between classes.
The Center for Biofuel Energy and Sustainable Technologies, or BEST, a sponsor of the eco-friendly convention, has been planning the event since April.
The festivities kick off at 9:30 a.m., when University of Memphis President Shirley Raines dedicates a new Physical Plant sustainability program expected to save $1 million in the next five years.
The plan involves a computer-driven pumping system and high-tech facility that will deliver more efficient cooling on campus.
Sustainable Technologies Awareness Day will support President Raines' signing the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment, pledging The U of M to expanding green building, recycling and energy conservation.
The day is the brainchild of University Professors Marian Levy, Michael Racer and John Hochstein.
"It will be a nice way to increase activism, awareness and support Dr. Raines signing the Climate Control Commitment," said Levy, associate professor and director of the Master of Public Health Program on campus.
Keeping the event as green as possible was a priority. They publicized the event through online paperless invitations, "evites," and a few posters printed on recycled paper.
"Minimal packaging will be used with the food we serve, and recycling bins will be prominent. In sum, the Committee is working hard to make this event as "green" as we can," Levy said.
Free Subway will be available to those who fill out a pledge to lead a "greener life."
Turning off lights when leaving a room, drinking tap water instead of bottled water and recycling are some of the commitments students can pledge.
Sustainable Technologies Awareness Day takes place Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students can see displays from 40 exhibitors and have earth-friendly fun between classes.
The Center for Biofuel Energy and Sustainable Technologies, or BEST, a sponsor of the eco-friendly convention, has been planning the event since April.
The festivities kick off at 9:30 a.m., when University of Memphis President Shirley Raines dedicates a new Physical Plant sustainability program expected to save $1 million in the next five years.
The plan involves a computer-driven pumping system and high-tech facility that will deliver more efficient cooling on campus.
Sustainable Technologies Awareness Day will support President Raines' signing the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment, pledging The U of M to expanding green building, recycling and energy conservation.
The day is the brainchild of University Professors Marian Levy, Michael Racer and John Hochstein.
"It will be a nice way to increase activism, awareness and support Dr. Raines signing the Climate Control Commitment," said Levy, associate professor and director of the Master of Public Health Program on campus.
Keeping the event as green as possible was a priority. They publicized the event through online paperless invitations, "evites," and a few posters printed on recycled paper.
"Minimal packaging will be used with the food we serve, and recycling bins will be prominent. In sum, the Committee is working hard to make this event as "green" as we can," Levy said.
Free Subway will be available to those who fill out a pledge to lead a "greener life."
Turning off lights when leaving a room, drinking tap water instead of bottled water and recycling are some of the commitments students can pledge.