sustainability

Participating FIRST Pre-Academy middle school teachers:

We are pleased to invite you to the first workshop in the 2010-11 RET workshop series, to be held on Friday, October 8, 2010 at Windward Community College. This workshop will run from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm with a focus on sustainability topics. Workshop speakers will include university faculty, industry professionals, and program staff.

50 Exhibitors, Presentation by Manu Meyer and entertainment-Merahi Tahitian dancers, Pa'ani Puppets, Trash Fashion show, Samoan dancers, belly dancers, Hawai'i CC talent show winners free cookies, popcorn, lemonade plant give-aways and other free items for exhibitors.

Open to the public, All are Welcome

Event Sponsor: Earth fair Committee, Student Life Council, Student Government, Hawai'i Campus

More Information: Roberta Brashear-Kaulfers, 808-966-7002, brashear@hawaii.edu

CEE691/EE699 Seminar in Renewable Energy and Island Sustainability (REIS)

"Smart Grid" is the new buzz word in the utility industry. Some may have seen the GE and IBM television commercials about a Smart Grid for a smarter future. There are many goals that could be achieved with a full implementation of a Smart Grid. In fact, each utility could have their own version of a Smart Grid depending on the issues that need to be resolved.

Speaker: Dr. Denise Eby Konan, Professor of Economics and Director of the Center for Sustainable Coastal Tourism, UHM

Title: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Hawaii

Time and Location: October 8, 2009 Thursday 4:30 - 5:30 pm, Holmes Hall 244

The detailed seminar abstract and bio can be found in the attached pdf file.

Everyone is welcome to attend Prof. Konan's seminar.

 

Interested in native plants? Like making a difference? Come join the Sierra Club, Hawaii Service Trip Program, and the City and County of Honolulu establish a demonstration native plant garden at Queen Kapiolani Gardens.

Learn more about native plants from one of Hawaii’s leading authorities, Rick Barboza of Hui Ku Maoli Ola native plant nursery, and enjoy a fun morning with other people interested in environmental service. Contribute to the future enjoyment of Kapiolani Park by visitors and locals alike.

CEE691/EE699 Seminar in Renewable Energy and Island Sustainability (REIS)

Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC)

Speaker: Dr. Luis Vega, Program Manager, National Marine Renewable Energy Center, UHM

For more information, contact NOAA’s Pacific Services Center at 532-3200. Comment online at http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ceq/initiatives/oceans/

Sponsored by the Ocean Conservancy.

Annual event whereby volunteers worldwide collect beach debris and record their findings for future reference.

For more information or to sign up, call 808.753.3311

‘AINA In Schools School Garden Basics Teacher Trainings During the summer of 2009, Kokua and The Green House will host workshops for teachers and take you through the basics of gardening and show you how to get one started at your school. They’ll also offer overviews of the ‘AINA In Schools gardening curriculum.