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2013 Massachusetts Sustainable Communities and Campuses ConferenceGWTWednesday, April 24, 2013 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (EDT)Worcester, MA |
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Event Details
3rd Massachusetts Sustainable Communities Conference
2nd Massachusetts Sustainable Campuses Conference
April 24, 2013 l DCU Center, Worcester
Sustainability: Practices and Possibilities
Hear what's happening in communities and on campuses across The Commonwealth!
Online registration has ended.
Walk in registration: $85. Cash/Check only. No credit cards
Poster session cancelled.
THE CONFERENCE
The Massachusetts Sustainable Communities and Campuses Conferences connects sustainability stakeholders from government, education, business, and nonprofits. Our presenters and exhibitors are experts showcasing best practices and resources to implement sustainable practices. Everyone interested in sustainability will find this event timely, practical and valuable.
THE OBJECTIVES
- Engage in cross-sector dialogues
- Learn from leading experts and peers
- Go home with knowledge and resources for community and campus sustainability
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Municipal and state government officials and staff
- Higher education and K-12 staff, faculty, students
- Business owners, staff, representatives
- Non-profit and community members and leaders
- Everyone interested in sustainability
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45 EXHIBITORS Resources for campus and community sustainability
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POSTER SESSION
- Student and faculty research, achievements, and innovations
85 SPEAKERS
- Leading experts from state and local government
- Business experts with products and services
- Non-profit and community leaders
- College experts on campus initiatives
Exhibits are open 8am - 4:30pm .
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8-9 |
Registration, Exhibits, Coffee, Baked Breakfast Goods, Networking |
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9-10 |
Community Plenary & Presentation |
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Campus Roundtable Discussions |
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Communities |
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Campuses |
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Understanding Sustainability Gain knowledge from experts who explain sustainable community characteristics and best practices. |
Our Physical Environment Hear from experts describing sustainability systems and solutions. |
Change Management What’s happening in state and local governments? Listen to updates and discover new resources. |
Campus and Community Connections Explore the connection between campuses and communities. |
Curricula and Engagement Learn from experts and peers about best practices on campuses. |
Technology and Behavior Hear from experts creating solutions on campuses. |
Practices and Possibilities Learn about best practices to improve sustainability. |
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10:15-11:15 |
Community Sustainability indicators |
Making Our Physical Environment More Sustainable |
Massachusetts Green Communities |
The Campus as Learning Lab for Community Sustainability |
Integrating Sustainability into Curricula |
Campus Sustainability Successes and Indicators |
Local Food on Campus |
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11:30-12:30 |
Community Successes and Sustainability Leadership |
Materials Management and Zero Waste |
Policies, Green Chemistry, and Healthier Communities |
Expanding Sustainability between Campus and Community |
Campus Sustainability Coordinators
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Campus Energy Success Stories |
Proactive Student Projects |
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12:30-1:45 |
Community Roundtable Discussions |
Lunch |
Campus Plenary & Presentation |
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1:45 - 2:45 |
Community Sustainability Management |
Local Solar Energy Challenges and Solutions |
Community Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Reduction, and Adaptaion |
What Do Communities and Campuses Need? |
Sustainability Success Stories |
Waste Audits and Solutions |
Career Connections |
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3:00 - 4:00 |
Tech High Schools Best Practices |
Rebuilding the Foodshed: Local Food Solutions |
Partnering with Businesses to Affect Change |
Faith and Sustainability |
Curricula and Engagement |
Sustainable Transport-ation |
Practices & Possibilities Business Innovations |
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Exhibits open 8 am - 4:30 pm |
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- Conference fee covers both the Communities and Campuses conferences: plenary presentations, speaker sessions, exhibitors, roundtable discussions, breakfast, lunch, poster session, and FREE raffle.
- Benefit from the early registration discount: $60 before March 20, 2013. Registration is $75 after March 20. Students are $45. Walk in fee $85 if not sold out in advance. Previous conferences have been full; advance registration is recommended.
- Group discounts are $5pp for 5 people or more. Use GROUP as the promotional code (above) when registering. High School groups contact jenboudrie@gmail.com to request info.
- Post-conference registration payment is $95. Late fees apply.
GREEN EVENT FEATURES
- Location: The Worcester DCU Center is centrally located. It's a three-block walk from the historic commuter rail station and within a one-hour commute for 7 million New Englanders. Adjacent parking garage discount is $5 cash as you enter 7-11am. Other parking & rates up to $15. See parking info.
- Reduced materials and zero waste.
- The carbon offset for all conference travel and building energy will be a donation to a local environmental group to support proactive, sustainability programs.
- See a detailed list of green event features.
THE CONFERENCE HOST
An advisory and on-site team of professionals representing sustainability interests from communities, colleges, businesses, government and non-profits support this conference hosted by Green Workforce Training.
When & Where
DCU Center
50 Foster Street
Worcester,
MA 01608
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (EDT)
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