Keynote: John Kelmelis, Ph.D., Professor of International Affairs, The Penn State University
                                        Past Senior Counselor for Earth Science at US Department of State
                                        Past Chief Scientist for Geography at US Geological Survey (USGS)

The United States National Intelligence Council recently published Global Trends 2030: Alternative World.  In it, four very different possible future worlds are explored.  What do those worlds mean to transportation, migration, and sustainability? Can those hypothetical worlds, designed for national strategic planning at a global level give us insights we can use at global, national, regional, and local scales?

Panel Members: Dave Oliveria, President, New England Electric Auto Association
                           Eric Evarts, Senior Associate Autos Editor for Consumer Reports
                           Joe Booth, Natural Gas Car Owner

Hybrid, extended hybrid and electric vehicles are now three percent of new car sales, and nearly every automaker is offering a green car today. Battery electrics still have limited range and higher pricetags, but their adoption could double in 2013 and the industry continues to see improvements.  Meanwhile, cars powered by natural gas, biodiesel and hydrogen are contenders for picking up market share. The biggest obstacle for alternative fuel vehicles is infrastructure--not enough fueling stations nationwide. Come join us in a panel discussion on these alternative vehicles from the viewpoints of users and reviewers.

Water Wars Performance & Lunch 
Free & Open to the Public (Registration required) 

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Performers: Sonia Plumb Dance Company

Come enjoy the performance of Water Wars, an exploration of our very human relationship to water both spiritually and physically. The Company’s dancers will take the audience on a tumultuous journey through moments of humor, intensity and thoughtfulness as it exposes emotionally-charged issues.

Session Chairs: Linda Reeder, AIA, LEED AP
                          James Grupp, PE

The new Social Sciences Hall on the CCSU campus was designed to achieve LEED® Silver certification as well as to meet Connecticut High Performance Building requirements. Depending on the outcome of a third-party review, it may achieve LEED Gold certification. This tour of the building will include a student presentation of the LEED points obtained and a description of the sustainable design and construction strategies and processes used.

Presenter: Mr. Timothy Malone, Associate Planner
                  Central Connecticut Regional Planning Agency

During the past year, Timothy Malone has been conducting an assessment of transportation and pedestrian dynamics of the CCSU campus.  Come hear about the results of this study, and hear about other transportation initiatives that have been implemented to improve human mobility on and around the CCSU campus, including: the Hertz car on demand program, CTfastrak, CCSU web resources for transportation, mass transit, resources for bikes, commuter resources, and more.

Presenter: Ms. Laura Worthington, Energy Technical Specialist,
                  Eastern Connecticut State University Institute for Sustainable Energy

Presenter: Michael Sanders, Transit Administrator, Connecticut Department of Transportation

Illustrated Poster Session, Eco-Fair & Reception
with Jazz Music by Covert Jazz
Free & Open to the Public

Alumni Hall & Bellin Gallery, Student Center

Enjoy research posters presented by students, academics.  Receive information and interact with businesses, student groups, academic institutes, think-tanks, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that offer sustainability information, internships, jobs, and services.

Enjoy the music stylings of Covert Jazz (click here for band bio) and interact with presenters and attendees. Cash bar and finger food provided.

Eco-Fair Exhibitors (for information about exhibitors, place cursor over their name and click):
      CCSU Global Environmental Sustainability Action Coalition,
      CCSU President's Advisory Council for Environmental Sustainability,
      Connecticut Green Building Council,
      Connecticut Green LEAF Schools Initiative,
      Connecticut League of Conservation Voters,
      CT Rides,
      EnergizeCT,
      GMO Free CT,
      Next Step Living,
      Promoting Enduring Peace,
      Reforest the Tropics,
      Sierra Club - Connecticut Chapter,
      Solar Energy Association of Connecticut,
      USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service,
      and others

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  Welcome:  Charles E. Button, Ph.D., Central Connecticut State University
Presenters: Tom Maziarz, Bureau Chief, Connecticut Department of Transportation
                                          Policy and Planning Bureau
                   Charles E. Button, Faculty Chair, CCSU President's Advisory Council for
                                          Environmental Sustainability

Dignitaries will talk about CCSU and State of Connecticut transportation initiatives and policies, followed by a Town Hall style Question & Answer session with audience members.

Charles E. Button, Ph.D., GESAC Founder & Chair & CCSU Associate Professor of Geography