Come see what Missouri State University and the Springfield community are doing to enhance sustainability. There will be speakers throughout the day as well as booths to learn about new research and amazing initiatives to help sustain the environment.
Speakers will present on a variety of topics relating to sustainability throughout the day:
- 12-1 p.m.: “Going Green off the Grid: Highlighting the Bull Shoals Field Station” will be presented by Dr. Janice Greene, professor of biology; and Nathan Jones of PowerSource Solar, Inc. in Plaster Student Union, Room 313.
- 1:30-3 p.m.: “Sustainable Design and Construction of the University Recreation Center” will be presented by Doug Sampson, university architect, along with members of Cannon Design in Plaster Student Union, Room 313.
- 3:30 p.m.: “Heartland,” a production by students in the green theatre course, facilitated by Dr. Kurt Heinlein, assistant professor of theatre and dance, will be presented in Plaster Student Union, Room 317.
- 5 p.m.: "Fresh," a documentary celebrating the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system, will be shown in the Plaster Student Union Theater.
- 7 p.m.: “Sodexo’s Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives” will be presented by Christy Cook, area support services of sustainability in the education services division of Sodexo, in Plaster Student Union, Room 313.
Exhibits showcasing sustainability initiatives, faculty research, student projects and community groups will be available to peruse in Plaster Student Union Ballroom from 8 a.m-7 p.m.
