Symposium: Journey to Sustainability
Friday, March 27, 2015, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Rotwitt Theater, McShain Performing Arts Center
Rosemont College
Journey to Sustainability will explore the positive social and environmental impact of sustainability and sustainable business practices. Join a community of scholars, business practitioners, and sustainability experts committed to addressing the environmental challenges currently facing human beings.
Keynote Presentation: “Living within the Journey of the Universe”
Mary Evelyn Tucker, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer and Research Scholar, Yale University
Presentation: “The New Climate Reality”
Diane M. Philips, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Marketing, St. Joseph’s University
Presentation: “Degrowth – Can Society Survive without Growth?”
Jim Merkel, Global Living Project, author of Radical Simplicity
Workshops: Topics include green business practices, economic feasibility evaluations for sustainable projects, and sustainability and spirituality.
Panel Session: A panel of local business leaders will discuss their approaches to sustainability.
Poster Session: Rosemont College students will discuss their sustainability projects.
- $15 registration includes one workshop and lunch.
- Attend for all or part of the day
- For more information and to register:www.rosemont.edu/symposium
