One of the most important issues affecting the future of the College of Charleston is the design and implementation of sustainable initiatives for the campus. In recognition of Earth Day, the Office of Sustainability will host “Engineering Sustainability,” a panel discussion, on April 12, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Stern Center ballroom. This event is free and open to the public. Watch a video.
“We’d like to begin the discussion about building a more sustainable campus, and we hope this event is a start,” says Brian Fisher, director of the Office of Sustainability. “This discussion with top officials in the field, will explore the design and engineering of sustainability at the College of Charleston. Future discussions will be centered around energy, efficiency, and design.”
The panel will feature experts in the fields of business, energy, design, and policy. Panelist Mary Armstrong, retired vice president of Boeing Environment, Health, and Safety will bring her experience developing initiatives to reduce the company’s carbon footprint including implementing a “zero-waste” policy and improving efficiency, emissions, and recycling practices. Other panelists include LEED certified engineer Hope Strode, whose expertise can be seen in a number of buildings on campus; energy and climate director of the Coastal Conservation League and South Carolina native Hamilton Davis; and Susan Collins, current chair of the Education Subcommittee for the Charleston Green Committee, she is also LEED accredited and helped to write the Sustainability Plan for the City of Charleston.
The Office of Sustainability hopes to continue to facilitate these discussions around building a more sustainable campus and community. “Engineering Sustainability” is a very important first step to securing the longevity of the College of Charleston.
For more information, contact Brian Fisher at fisherb@cofc.edu.
