Innovision Technology Forum Technology and the Year of the Environment & Sustainability Shaw Hall, Younts Conference Center, Furman University March 22, 3pm - 5pm Dave Steinour, CIO Welcome Benny Walker, VP for Enrollment Introduction to Younts Center Wade Worthen, Professor of Biology, Furman Lake Renewal Project The university will restore its campus lake to a more natural, healthy environment. Major changes will include providing new vegetation for the lakeshore and shallows (to naturally filter the water and reduce algae growth), and reducing the populations of waterfowl. Jeff Redderson, Director of Facilities,Technology Applications for Energy Conservation Construction at Furman continues to be cost effective, sustainable, and energy efficient. The new $60 million Charles H. Townes Center for Science, scheduled for completion in 2008, will be a “living building and laboratory” and feature a solar aquatic treatment facility, solar thermal panels, rainwater collection and day lighting systems. Jeff will talk about this as well as other significant technology-driven projects for energy conservation throughout the physical plant. James Wilkins – Environmental Sustainability Intern Students produce alternative fuels for campus use. Members of the Environmental Action Group (EAG) operate a small facility in which they convert waste vegetable oil from the dining hall into biodiesel fuel. The vehicles in use for Facilities Services run on this fuel produced onsite at a low cost. Participants choose ONE of the following venues – transportation provided via golf cart and/or Paladin Express Furman Lake – Hosted by Wade Worthen Science Building Construction site – Hosted by Chris Norris, General Contractor with Jeff Redderson Biodiesel Facility – Hosted by student manager for fuel facility with James Wilkins Return to Shaw Hall for hors d’oeuvres, open networking Swedish Meatballs, Mini Quiche, Fruit & Cheese Tray, Spinach & Artichoke Dip Coffee, Iced Tea, Water 5:00 Adjourn In the event of inclement weather, discussion periods will be expanded in lieu of field visits.