The Elon University Center for Environmental Studies hosted a workshop on developing an environmentally sustainable future Friday, Oct. 21, featuring an exhibit of environmentally friendly vehicles and presentations by guest speakers. Details...
The forum, titled “Roadmap to the Future: Tomorrow by Design,” examined the various ways communities can plan for the future in environmentally sustainable ways. Morning sessions included presentations from Dr. Anthony Janetos, vice president of the H. John Heinz III Center for Science, Economics and the Environment, and Dr. Paul Tebo, president of The Tebo Group, a company that helps businesses grow through an environmentally-friendly framework.
Throughout the day, vehicles using alternative energy sources were on display in the Moseley Center parking lot. There was also a demonstration of solar and wind energy in both residential and commercial applications by Chris Carter of Solar Village Institute, Inc.
Afternoon sessions focused on communities and businesses working together on a sustainable future. Presenters included David Phlegar, water quality supervisor for storm water for the city of Greensboro; Paula Sloneker, special projects and storm water coordinator for the Piedmont Triad Council of Governments; and Richard Bell, fellow with the American Society of Landscape Architects and former landscape designer at Elon.
The Terra Nova Community, which examines the environment from scientific and spiritual aspects, was on hand in McKinnon Hall. Gregg Howard, a spokesman for the Cherokee Honor Society, shared stories. He was named Storyteller of the Year in 1997 by the Wordcraft Circle of Native Writers and Storytellers, and is a member of the National Storytelling Association.
The forum was co-sponsored by Duke Energy, Elon’s Martha and Spencer Love School of Business and the City of Burlington.