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WRIGLEY LECTURE SERIES

The Global Institute of Sustainability sponsors the Wrigley Lecture Series, bringing distinguished scholars to the Arizona State University campus to speak on topics related to sustainability. The Wrigley Lecture Series is funded through the generous support of Julie Ann Wrigley.

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ECONOMICS OF CLIMATE POLICY WORKSHOP SERIES

Developing the scientific and economic information needed to design policy that mitigates the sources and adapts to the consequences of climate change is the signature challenge facing interdisciplinary programs in sustainability science. Arizona Public Service, the Global Institute of Sustainability, and the Center for Environmental Economics and Sustainability Policy's Economics of Climate Policy seminar series has assembled an internationally recognized group of economists offering five lectures.

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The Valley's Heating Up but there are Ways to Cool the Environment
Valley Forward Board of Directors/General Member Luncheon
May 15, 2008
Time: 11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Location: FireSky Resort, 4925 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ Panelists: Jonathan Fink, Director Global Institute of Sustainability and University Sustainability Officer; Mark Stapp, Pyramid Community Developers and Advisory Board, Masters of Real Estate Development, Arizona State University; Jack Dillenberg, D.D.S, M.P.H., Dean, Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health, A.T. Still University; and Sue Sylvester, Adolfson & Peterson Construction Company and Chair, Central Branch, Arizona Chapter U.S. Green Building Council

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Decision Theater Tour
May 16, 2008
Time: 3:00-4:00 PM
Location: Decision Theater, 21 E 6th Street, Suite 126A, Tempe
The Decision Theater is hosting a public tour for individuals interested in seeing how this unique visualization center is connecting the science of Arizona State University with the needs of the community. Seating is limited; please email Michele.Nobles@asu.edu with your contact information and names of guests that will accompany you.

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Urban Climate Models and Their Applications
Sue Grimmond
May 16, 2008
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Brickyard Orchid House, Room 175, 21 E. 6th St, Ste 126B, Tempe
Professor, Department of Geography, Kings College London
Lecture sponsored by the Decision Center for A Desert City, Global Institute of Sustainability

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Higher Education - What our State Universities are doing to Further Sustainable Construction
US Green Building Council - CENTRAL ARIZONA BRANCH Meeting
May 20, 2008
Time: 11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Location: The Arizona Club, 37th Floor, Chase Tower, 201 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Please join the lunch meeting to learn how our State Universities are promoting sustainability. This month’s speakers will begin promptly at 11:30 a.m.

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Importance of the Colorado River for Arizona's Future
Water Resources Research Center Annual Conference in collaboration with the Central Arizona Project
June 24, 2008
Time: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Location: Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, 2400 E Missouri Ave, Phoenix

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SUSTAINABILITY DIGEST

A weekly (Friday) listserv announcement of seminars, lectures, colloquiums, brown bags, meetings, announcements of interest, and opportunities to the community.

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Global Institute of Sustainability, Arizona State University
Mailing Address: PO Box 875402, Tempe, AZ 85287-5402
Shipping Address: 800 S. Cady Mall, Tempe, AZ 85281
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Email: sustainability@asu.edu
Page updated: May 15, 2008