Spring Into Green at Sustainability Conference
April 16, 2010
Texas Tech experts will join community partners to promote environmental awareness and sustainable practices.
Written by Cory Chandler
Conference sessions will cover green habits, recycling and water conservation and admission is free for students with a valid ID.
In preparation for Arbor Day, individuals from the College of Architecture, Whitacre College of Engineering and College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources are joining community partners to promote environmental awareness and sustainable practices.
Texas Tech experts will present a range of topics from wind energy to sustainability during the second annual Spring into Green Conference "Our Children's World."
Affordable Sustainability
- Upe Flueckiger, associate professor, College of Architecture
Panel: Future Prospects for Growth of Wind Energy
- Rick Walker, research associate, Wind Science & Engineering Center
- Jonathan Ulmer, assistant professor, agricultural education
- Phil Warren, Superintendent, Shallowater ISD
- Chris Sims, Public Information Director, LP&L
- Louis Harvill, PYCO Industries, Moderator
The conference is hosted by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) – West Texas Branch.
Sessions will cover green habits, recycling and water conservation. Download the brochure or the program for more information:
The conference will be held from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 20 at the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts (511 Ave. K). Registration fees are $50 for USGBC members and $65 for non-members (registration fee includes lunch). Students get in free with a student ID. Register via e-mail at westtexasbranch@usgbcnorthtexas.org.