What: American Apparel Site Visit – Come see what an incredibly unique firm is doing to live out their commitment to sustainability.
When: 11/14 8AM-5PM
Where: American Apparel Los Angeles Facility
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LEED Certified Visit: Symantec Campus
September 17, 2007 · Leave a Comment
What: Graduate Real Estate Association (GREA) Site Visit to LEED certified Symantec Campus – Currently open to GREA members only
When: 9/28 1-3PM
Where: Culver City, CA
Email Scott Zengel for more info.
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LA River Revitalization Master Plan Analysis
September 17, 2007 · Leave a Comment
What: LA River Revitalization Master Plan Analysis – Representatives from LA’s Department of Public Works and TetraTech review the plan’s objectives and policies
When: 9/28 12-1:30PM
Where: USC Campus: Lewis Hall, Room 101
More info here. $16 fee
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Human Rights and the Business of Tainted Gold: Corporate Responsibility in a Global Economy
September 17, 2007 · Leave a Comment
What: Panel on “Human Rights and the Business of Tainted Gold: Corporate Responsibility in a Global Economy” with representatives from Human Rights Watch, Fair Trade Jewelers, and USC Researchers
When: 9/19 12-1:30PM
Where: USC Campus: Doheny Lecture Hall, Room 240
Action: E-mail Camille at josephc@hrw.org by 9/18 to confirm.
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Constructing Knowledge Societies: New Challenges for Tertiary Education
September 17, 2007 · 1 Comment
What: Dr.Jamil Salmi, Tertiary Education Coordinator for the World Bank, presents “Constructing Knowledge Societies: New Challenges for Tertiary Education”
When: 9/17 12-1:30
Where: USC Campus: Waite Phillips Hall – Room 403
More info here.
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Course Development
September 17, 2007 · Leave a Comment
What: MBA Course Development Workshop with Net Impact Faculty Advisor Professor Paul Adler – Course will be totally focused on Net Impact topics
When: 9/17 5-6:30
Where: USC Campus: Popovich Hall – JKP 202
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Windpower 2007 Conference & Exhibition
May 9, 2007 · Leave a Comment
Date: June 3rd through the 6th
Time: All Day
Location: LA Convention Center at 1201 South Figueroa Street
Cost: Varies – Full conference is $475
Action: Register online by 5/25
Website: http://www.eshow2000.com/awea/
Detailed Information
Windpower 2007 is the largest wind energy conference and exhibition held annually in the world.
Organized by leaders in the wind energy industry, this event benefits all wind professionals. Whether you are an established industry veteran or a newcomer to this exciting and explosive industry, WINDPOWER 2007 has much to offer including 3 days of conference sessions, an interactive tradeshow of wind energy products and services, and numerous networking opportunities. Join us during this exciting time of industry growth!
This year’s conference theme: Growing the Wind Energy Business
This year, the conference will focus on what actions are required to make wind energy a significant part of the U.S. electricity portfolio. The education program will address how to achieve this goal by identifying major issues and challenges, and discussing solutions for the advancement of the wind energy industry.
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California Clean Innovation 2007: Energy & Transportation
May 9, 2007 · Leave a Comment
Date: May 11th
Time: All Day
Location: California Institute of Technology in Pasadena
Cost: $35
Action: Register online before 5/10
http://www.beatricia.caltech.edu/cleaninnovation/reg1.html
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Panel Discussion on “China’s Urban Sustainability Challenges”
May 8, 2007 · Leave a Comment
Date: Wednesday May 2nd
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Korn Hall, UCLA Anderson School of Management
Cost: Free
Action: RSVP here
Contact: Nurit Katz @ (818) 384-9493
Perks: Coffee and desserts from Organic to Go after the panel
Detailed Information:
How can China address the colossal challenge of reconciling incredible rates of economic growth and massive urban migration with protection of health, environment, and quality of life? And how should the U.S. and the rest of the world respond?
Speakers:
Woodrow Clark, Senior Foreign Energy Advisor, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, PRC
Todd Maurer, Managing director, Sinica Advisors, LLC
Perry Wong, Senior Economist, Milken Institute
Michael Woo, LA City Planning Commissioner and Professor of Urban Planning
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