The First Annual UCR Sustainability Summit
The First Annual UCR Sustainability Summit
Saturday, April 25, 2009
(9:00 am -1:00 pm)
Alumni Center
Arroyo Cafe
RSVP is Mandatory
Environmental Health & Safety and the Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on Sustainability is holding its First annual Sustainability Summit. This year’s theme is “Greenovation” and will focus on informing, inspiring, and engaging all members of the UCR community. For more information, refer to the Sustainability Summit program brochure.
| 9:00 am - 9:15 am | Introduction Sustainability Action Plan Ross Grayson |
| 9:15 am - 9:30 am | Earth Week at a Glance Edgar Romo |
| 9:30 am - 10:00 am | Keynote Speaker Jon Paul Roberts |
| 10:00 am - 10:30 am | Leadership in Sustainability Matthew St. Clair |
| 10:30 am - 10:45 am | Future of Sustainability at UCR Al Diaz |
| 10:45 am - 11:00 am | Awards Al Diaz |
| 11:00 am - 12:00pm | Breakout sessions Funding initatives Facilitated by Brian Dahm Administrative initiatives Facilitated by Anita Jensen Student initiatives Facilitated by Edgar Romo Academic initiatives Facilitated by Ross Grayson |
| 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | Student Representatives CalPIRG and Sustainable UCR |
| 12:30 pm - 12:45 pm | Athens and Recycling Program Mike Miller |
| 12:45 pm - 1:00 pm | Conclusion Ross Grayson |
Keynote Speaker(s)
Jon Paul Roberts, Ph.D. is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and LEED Accredited Professional. He is currently the Director of Building Science at CTG Energetics. Dr. Roberts is an instructor in the UCR Extension Sustainable Development and Green Building Design professional certificate program. He was previously an Adjunct Visiting Professor in Environmental Studies at Pitzer College and an Energy Consultant on several energy, water, and environmental projects. He has a Ph.D. in Building Systems Program from the University of Colorado, a Masters in Engineering and a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from Harvey Mudd College. Dr. Roberts is also a Certified Electronics Technician.
Matthew St. Clair is the first sustainability specialist for the University of California's Office of the President, supporting sustainability efforts across the 10-campus UC system. Mr. St.Clair has a background in environmental policy and advocacy, working on international campaigns for Friends of the Earth Czech Republic and on renewable energy policy research at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Matt holds a Masters degree in Environmental Policy from UC Berkeley and a Bachelors degree in Economics from Swarthmore College.
Speakers
Al Diaz
Vice Chancellor of Administration
University of California Riverside
Jon Paul Roberts, Ph.D., CEM, LEED AP
Director of Building Science
CTG Energetics
Matthew St. Clair
Sustainability Manager
University of California Office of the President (UCOP)
Ross Grayson, MPH, CIH, REHS
Director of Environmental Health & Safety
University of California Riverside
Edgar Romo, REHS
Environmental Health & Biosafety Specialist
University of California Riverside
Mike Miller
Assistant Vice Chancellor of Facilities
University of California Riverside
CalPIRG
University of California Riverside
Sustainable UCR
University of California Riverside
Topics
- Sustainability Action Plan
- Green innovations for the campus
- Future goals
- Awards presentation
Parking
Please follow the "Sustainability Summit" signs to Parking Lot 24. You will need a valid Red or Blue permit to park there. Otherwise there is a $5 charge for parking. For more information, visit Transportation and Parking Services.