
13th Annual Global Environmental Sustainability Symposium
Schedule
All activities take place in Alumni Hall in the Student Center at 91¾«Æ· Connecticut State University. Click here for directions to CCSU and campus map.
9:00 AM | Registration Opens |
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Welcome & OpeningCharles E. Button, Ph.D., GESAC Founder; Chair & Professor, Geography & Sustainability, 91¾«Æ· Connecticut State University |
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | Session A: KeynoteSustainable Heritage Tourism: Democratizing Ordinary Heritage for Tourism ConsumptionDallen J. Timothy, Ph.D., Professor, Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, & Senior Sustainability Scientist, Julie Anne Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability, Arizona State University |
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM | Session BPanel Discussion: The Effect of Climate Change on TourismPanelists: |
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM | Lunch |
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM | Session CSustainable Tourism in ConnecticutRandall Fiveash, Director, Connecticut Office of Tourism |
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | Session DSustainability in LodgingJay Mitchell, MBA, Regional Vice President of Operations, Buffalo Lodging Associates, LLC |
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM | Session ESustainability in Managed ServicesJonathan Small, General Manager, Sodexo, 91¾«Æ· Connecticut State University |
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Research Poster SessionAn interactive display of illustrated research posters on topics relating to sustainability, transportation, and the environment. This poster session is open to all; presenters include researchers, practitioners, and graduate and undergraduate students. If you are interested in presenting a poster, please contact Dr. Jeffery Kreeger at jkreeger@ccsu.edu. |
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Social Mixer & Sustainability FairCo-Sponsored by 91¾«Æ· Geographical Society and A social mixer designed to bring students and professionals together, including a cash bar, hors d'oeuvres, and the sweet jazz stylings of . The sustainability fair features non-governmental organizations, businesses, and governmental agencies that offer sustainability information, jobs/internships, and service to society. Click here for a list of fair exhibitors. Please RSVP at the link below to receive 1 free drink ticket for the Mixer. |