Sustainability: From Theory to Practice:
Yale Director to Discuss Sustainability on University Campuses
What
The University of New Haven (UNH) Tagliatela College of Engineering will host a public lecture entitled: "Progress Towards Sustainability at Yale: From Theory to Practice," with Dr. Julie Newman, director of the Office of Sustainability at Yale University. Newman is featured as part of the Winter 2009 Alvine Engineering Professional Effectiveness and Enrichment Program. She will discuss the theory and application of the principles of sustainability development as it relates to institutional change, decision-making processes, and strategic planning on a university campus. Newman will focus on the challenge of developing a sustainable campus at Yale University and provide insights into the processes that are being established there, along with recommendations and strategies for implementation. The event is free and open to the public.
When
Wednesday, April 22, 2009, 12:15 p.m.
Where
Schumann Auditorium, Room B120, Tagliatela College of Engineering, UNH Campus
Details
Newman is the first director of the Office of Sustainability at Yale University. She has 15 years of experience in the field, including working for University Leaders for a Sustainable Future and assisting in the development of the Office of Sustainability Programs at the University of New Hampshire. Newman holds a lecturer appointment with the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, where she teaches an undergraduate course entitled: "Sustainability: From Theory to Practice in Institutions." She is the co-founder of the Northeast Campus Sustainability Consortium, which advances education and action for sustainable development on university campuses in the northeast and maritime region. Newman also serves as the co-editor of Sustainability: Journal of Record. She received her B.S. in natural resource policy and management from the University of Michigan, her M.S. in environmental policy and biology from Tufts University, and her Ph.D. in natural resources and environmental studies from the University of New Hampshire.
For more information call 203-932-7144 or e-mail iorabi@newhaven.edu