2019-2020 Academic Year Archives

May 17

Domicology: Opportunities, Markets, and Innovations

Friday, May 17, 2019 10:00 AM - Friday, May 17, 2019 3:00 PM at Kellogg Center Lincoln Room, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823

Economic decline, disinvestment, natural disasters, and the effect of online purchasing on store closures have left communities with unprecedented amounts of structural debris, abandonment, and blight. How could a new paradigm called "Domicology" turn this around?

Apr 7

Solve Climate by 2030 Webinar: Climate Solutions for Michigan

Tuesday, April 7, 2020 5:00 PM at Zoom

Hear from state leaders as they share 3 ambitious but feasible actions that could be taken in Michigan to combat climate change over the next 10 years.

Apr 9

Webinar: Keeping Momentum and Promoting Engagement for Sustainability During COVID-19

Thursday, April 9, 2020 12:00 PM - Thursday, April 9, 2020 1:00 PM at Webinar

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host a webinar exploring how sustainability programs are evolving during the COVID-19 outbreak. This year Earth Month and sustainability engagement programs in general are being disrupted by the impacts of social distancing and other measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Sustainability professionals are finding to adapt to the changed circumstances and to keep momentum for key initiatives through the current crisis, helping meet emerging needs for human engagement and community support in the process. Panelists will highlight strategies and tactics for engagement of employees, students and customers in the current environment. Panelists include •Amy Butler, Director of Campus Sustainability for Michigan State University •J. Scott Beckerman, Senior Vice President & Director of Corporate Sustainability, Comerica International This is part of a series of webinars hosted by West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum exploring sustainability and sustainable business in context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recording of the event can be found here.

Apr 21

LEED Technical Workshop

Tuesday, April 21, 2020 12:30 PM - Tuesday, April 21, 2020 4:30 PM at Virtual Training

LEED and Existing Buildings: Understanding Certification, Performance and LEED v4.1 Operations and Maintenance

May 29

Michigan Circular Economy Forum

Friday, May 29, 2020 8:30 AM - Friday, May 29, 2020 12:00 PM at Zoom