FYI... Stefanie Rixecker ECOFEM Coordinator ------- Forwarded message follows ------- **Apologies for cross-postings. Distributed to various listservs.** Announcing the SECOND NATURE NORTHEAST REGIONAL WORKSHOP "SHAPING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE: BEST PRACTICES IN HIGHER EDUCATION" October 12-15, 2000 Trinity Conference Center, West Cornwall, Connecticut Join colleagues and teams to share and learn about the best sustainability practices occurring at colleges and universities across the region. The 2000 Northeast Regional Workshop, "Shaping a Sustainable Future: Best Practices in Higher Education," will be the third in our highly acclaimed series of workshops highlighting exciting and innovative sustainability initiatives taking place at higher education institutions. Initiatives focus on the areas of curriculum development, operations, research and community involvement. Workshop Highlights: Learn about strategies for transforming colleges and universities using innovation diffusion theory, systems thinking tools and communication skills. Presentations by leaders in the field of global climate change will help you identify opportunities to use this critical issue to reduce your institution's impact on climate change. Work with your team to develop a sustainability campaign and further your campus sustainability efforts. Scheduled Speakers Include: Alan AtKisson, President, AtKisson & Associates Peggy Barlett, Professor, Emory University, Georgia Anthony Cortese, President, Second Nature, Massachusetts Kevin Lyons, Director of Purchasing, Rutgers University, Camden Campus, New Jersey William Moomaw, Director, Tufts University Institute of the Environment, Massachusetts More Information: Workshop enrollment is limited. The deadline for discounted registration is September 14, 2000. Reserve your space now! For more information, visit our website at < http://www.secondnature.org/regional >, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] or call (617) 292-7771 extension 131. ------- End of forwarded message ------- ************************************ Dr. Stefanie S. Rixecker, Senior Lecturer Environmental Management & Design Division Lincoln University, Canterbury PO Box 84 Aotearoa New Zealand E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fax: 64-03-325-3841 ************************************
