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Wednesday, October 11, 2006
12 noon
Butler/Wu, Private Dining Room
Committee Attendees: Michael E. McKay, Chair; Kathryn Andersen, Andy Dobson, Janet Gruschow, Katharine Hackett, Emmanuel Kreike, Tom Nyquist, Stu Orefice, Barclay Satterfield, Leila Shabender, Shana Weber, Don Weston, David Wilcove
Committee Members Absent: Peter Allen, Robin Izzo
Guests: Jon Baer, Mary Banfield, Amy Carmody, Rick Curtis, Frances deSaussure, Jeff Domanski, Steve Elwood, Chad Klaus, Tom Kreutz, Carole Loffredo, Scott Moore
Michael McKay welcomed every one to the meeting and introduced Shana Weber, Princeton's Sustainability Manager.
SUSTAINABILITY
Shana gave an overview of her
role and goals as the Sustainability Manager at Princeton.
Shana stated that she is committed to improving Princeton's
commitment to become a leader in sustainability. The global
climate change and reducing the increasing concentrations of
carbon dioxide emissions and green gasses are two of her top
priorities.
Shana recommended the name of
the committee be officially changed to the Princeton
Sustainability Committee (PSC). The role and purpose of the
Committee were discussed and other names were suggested.
Mike asked Shana to make the final decision on the name
change and send an email to the committee for their
endorsement and support.
Office of Sustainability
Proposal
Shana requested the creation
of an "Office of Sustainability". Shana currently has
student interns working with her on sustainability programs
and promotional material. Shana stated that she also has 10
students who are interested in being trained to write and
produce sustainability-related radio pieces to be aired
nationally. Mike McKay asked Mary Banfield to contact Ann
Halliday, Associate Secretary in the Office of the
President, to officially request the establishment of the
Office of Sustainability and to confirm that this
request/change is within University Policy.
Committee
Projects
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Campus-wide survey: Shana recommended a campus wide survey be given to learn how well
people understand what sustainability is and what programs
currently exist on campus. Mike stated Jed Marsh in the
Provost's Office oversees campus-wide surveys; he suggested
that Shana contact him.
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Focus the
Nation Event on Stabilizing the Climate in the 21st
Century:Shana reported a major
initiative to collaboratively engage nationwide in a
discussion on global warming will be held in January 2008.
This major educational event will include teams of faculty,
staff, and students at over 1000 colleges, universities and
high schools across the US. Shana stated a steering
committee should be formed. Several events are already
being planned on campus that may qualify for Princeton's
participation in this program.
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PEOC
Website: Shana
stated the current website for PEOC needs to be redone so it
is more dynamic and appealing to the public. If Committee
members have any suggestions or recommendations for the
website, please let Shana know.
FARMERS' MARKET
Kathryn Andersen reported a
Farmers Market will be held in the spring. Legal issues and
logistics are being worked out. A fall event may be
considered depending on interest and the outcome of the
spring event.
PEI
Katharine Hackett reported a "Food, Ethics and Environment"
Conference sponsored by PEI will be held November 16 and
17. Registration is required. Additional information about
the conference can be found on the PEI website,
http://web.princeton.edu/sites/pei/
Proposed dates for upcoming
meetings (12 noon at Butler, Special Dining Room):
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November 29
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January 10 (Rescheduled
to January 24)
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February 21
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April 4
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May 9
Respectfully submitted,
Mary E. Banfield
Executive Assistant
Facilities, Office of the Vice President
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