David Blume Speaks on the Use of Ethanol
On November 19th, ISU will be hosting a presentation by David Blume at 6pm in Schroeder Hall room 130. The event is free and open to the public. Blume is the Executive Director of the International Institute for Ecological Agriculture and author of the book ALCOHOL CAN BE A GAS! FUELING AN ETHANOL REVOLUTION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY. Ethanol is a controversial concept in many circles and Blume is not your typical ethanol enthusiast. This event is sponsored by ISU's Student Environmental Health Association.
The Illinois Recycling Association Hosts Green Organization Workshop
On November 20th, the Illinois Recycling Association will host a workshop entitled, "Greening Your Organization." This workshop is designed for governments, educational institutions, small and medium business and just about anyone who wants his or her workplace or organization to be greener. We will focus on establishing recycling programs, reducing waste and energy consumption and more. The workshop will be held near Northern Illinois University and, weather permitting, will include a tour of Huskey Stadium and soccer field crumb rubber and field turf applications.
Registration and further information can be found on the Illinois Recycling Association Website at:
http://www.illinoisrecycles.org/2008Green_Workshop.html
Get involved with this new worokshop to learn more about how to make a difference in the way you organize the things around you.
Heartland Community College: Building Operations Certification Now Available
You can save money and energy by completing courses in Building Operations Certification. Starting November 13th, there are several certification courses available at Heartland Community College, located on 1500 West Raab Road, Normal IL, 61712. These courses all give helpful insight on how to manage a building in a way that conserves energy and increases sustainability.
Course Schedule (course descriptions are listed in the attached pdf):
Thursday, November 13, 2008 BOC 101 - Building Systems Overview
Thursday, December 11, 2008 BOC 102 - Energy Conservation Techniques
Thursday, January 8, 2009 BOC 107 - Facility Electrical Systems
Thursday, February 5, 2009 BOC 104 - Efficient Lighting Fundamentals
Weds-Thurs, March 4-5, 2009 BOC 103 - HVAC Systems and Controls
Thursday, April 2, 2009 BOC 106 - Indoor Air Quality
Thursday, April 30, 2009 BOC 105 - O&M for Sustainable Buildings
Click here to see PDF with full course information