FAU to Host ‘Focus the Nation: South Florida’s Energy Future’
WHAT:
Florida Atlantic University, in partnership with BocaRaton.com, Lynn University, Palm Beach Community College and the City of Boca Raton, will host “Focus the Nation: South Florida’s Energy Future,” a community town hall meeting that is part of a nationwide forum intended to advocate policy change for “America’s clean energy future.”
WHEN:
Saturday, April 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE:
FAU’s Boca Raton campus
Barry Kaye College of Business
BU 86
777 Glades Road, Boca Raton
“Focus the Nation: South Florida’s Energy Future” will feature “South Florida’s Energy, Economy and the Future,” a symposium discussion made up of a panel including Dr. James Murley, chair of the Florida Climate & Energy Commission and director of the FAU Center for Environmental and Urban Solutions; Dr. Jaap Vos, director of FAU’s School of Urban and Regional Planning; Dr. Leonard Berry, director of FAU’s Florida Center for Environmental Studies; Yalmaz Siddiqui, environmental director of Office Depot; Marc Craddock, account executive for energy solutions at Siemens; Jack Ristau, director of business development, Wheelabrator Technologies, Inc.; Joe Naroditsky, executive director of Faiths United for Sustainable Energy; and Alex Van Mecl, president of FAU’s Mission Green Student Association. The symposium will provide a venue for the panelists and the community to discuss the development of common strategies to reduce the local community’s ecological footprint, promote sustainability projects, learn about renewable energy projects in the local area, and explore green careers. A main hall networking showcase with university student groups, local “green” companies and businesses also will take place.
“Focus the Nation” is a nationwide event that aims to bring together 435 U.S. congressional districts throughout the country to advocate for profound change in policy and action for a clean and just energy future.
PROGRAM
9:30 - 10:00
Registration
10:00 - 10:30
Welcome
President Frank Brogan Florida Atlantic University
Mayor Susan Whelchel City of Boca Raton
President Kevin Ross Lynn University
President Dennis Gallon Palm Beach Community College
10:30 – 12:00
Panel Discussion: South Florida’s New Economy and Energy Future
Moderator
Mr. Ayden Maher
Panel
Mr. James Murley, Chair of the Florida Energy & Climate Commission
Dr. Jaap Vos, Director, School of Urban and Regional Planning
Dr. Leonard Berry, Director, Florida Center for Environmental Studies
Mr. Yalmaz Siddiqui, Office Depot, Director, Environmental Strategy
Mr. Marc Craddock, Account Executive for Energy Solutions, Siemens
Mr. Jack Ristau, Director, Business Development, Wheelabrator Technologies
Mr. Joe Naroditsky, Executive Director, Faiths United for Sustainable Energy
Mr. Alex Van Mecl, FAU Mission Green Student Association
