Renewable energy panel discussion
Tonight, the DU Sustainable Energy Society and Net Impact are hosting a panel discussion on research, policy and entrepreneurship in relation to the 20 percent Renewable Energy by the Year 2020 Initiative (House Bill 1281).
Panelists will answer questions about how we can reach 20 percent renewables by 2020, what professional opportunities there are in renewables and the expected growth of that industry.
Panelists include Rick Gilliam, Jim Green and Black Jones. The event will be moderated by Jill Cooper, former senior advisor and director of sustainability for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
The discussion is from 6-8 p.m. in Lindsay Auditorium in Sturm Hall. For more information or to RSVP, email duses07@yahoo.com.
Global health movie
The Global Health Affairs group and UCHSC are presenting “Salud,” a movie about the global health issue, tomorrow.
The film examines the good health care system in Cuba. “Salud” shows testimonies from experts around the globe and the stories of some of the 28,000 Cuban health professionals working in more than 68 countries.
It examines the competing agendas that define the struggle for global health and the fight to make health care a birthright.
The movie begins at 5:15 p.m. in the Cyber Cafe in Ben Cherrington Hall. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Joe Foltz at jfoltz3@du.edu.
Israeli lunch lecture
Daniel Levy, director of both the New American Foundation Middle East Program and The Century Foundation’s Prospects for Peace Initiative, will be speaking at a lunch lecture on Thursday. Levy has extensive experience working with policy in Israel.
He was the lead Israeli drafter of the Geneva Initiative, and jointly drafted Israeli-Palestinian peace plan.
The lecture takes place from 12-2 p.m. in Renaissance Room South of Mary Reed Hall. RSVP is requested.
Call 303.871.6576 or e-mail isime@du.edu to reserve a spot. For more information, contact Katie Rusch at Katie.Rusch@du.edu
Laughs for Leukemia
Laughs for Leukemia, a charity event to raise money for the Leukemia Society, is being held on Friday. Comedian Steve Hofstetter and a yet to be named opening act will be performing in Davis Auditorium.
The event will cost between $7 and $10 and takes place from 6 p.m. – midnight. For more information, contact Corey Hayes at chayes2@du.edu.
Celebrating diversity
DU Athletics and Recreation and the Center for Multicultural Excellence are hosting a “Persons of Color Fellowship Gathering” next Wednesday, May 30. Anyone involved with DU Athletics is welcome to attend the event.
The event takes place from 4-6 p.m. on Mary Reed Greem. Food and beverages will be provided.
RSVP is requested by tomorrow at 4 p.m. E-mail Tony Daniels at anthony.daniels@du.edu to reserve a spot.
Honoring graduates exemplifying diversity
Next Thursday, May 31, the DU Center for Multicultural Excellence is hosting “Profiles of Excellence: Graduation and Awards Ceremony” to celebrate graduating students associated with the center and those who helped to promote inclusive excellence at DU.
Everyone is welcome to attend the event, which will honor graduating Students of Color, GLBTIQ, international students, Allies and students from Hillel. The event also features the presentation of the Center’s annual diversity awards, which are given to faculty, staff and students who have contributed to DU in the area of diversity.
The event lasts from 6-10 p.m. in the Driscoll Student Center Ballroom. The program begins 6 p.m., and the reception begins at 8 p.m.
For further information, contact Denise Pappas-Lucero at dpappasl@du.edu or call 303.871.2507.
Taiwan-U.S. Conference
The 36th Taiwan-U.S. Conference on Contemporary China will be held on Friday and Saturday, June 1-2.
This year’s conference is titled, “The Challenge of a Rising China and the United States-China Competition/Cooperation in Asia Pacific.”
A 10-member Taiwan delegation will be present at the symposium alongside a group of scholars, government officials and policy makers who will present papers and discuss numerous topics.
The conference will take place from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday, June 1, with a banquet being held that evening. The banquet takes place in the Renaissance Room of the Mary Reed Building beginning at 6 p.m. The Honorable Joseph Wu, Taiwan’s representative to the U.S., will be in attendance.
On Saturday, June 2, the conference will take place from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Space is limited for the conference. RSVP is required by this Wednesday. Potential attendees must submit a registration form, including payment by that date.
For information on how to RSVP, pricing and the two-day agenda, visit http://www.du.edu/gsis/china/JuneConference.html. Contact Yvette Peterson at 303.871.4474 with any questions.
