The U.S. food system, from field to table, is at a crossroads for change. Improving the sustainability of this complex system requires a thorough understanding of the relationships between food consumption behaviors, processing and distribution activities, and agricultural production practices.
These local experts from Safeway and Coca-Cola will discuss sustainability practices at their companies, what they see for the future of sustainability and sustainability occupations in the food systems industry, along with the economic, social, and environmental influences that impact the sustainability of food systems.
Christopher Wharton from ASU's School of Nutrition and Health Promotion will facilitate the discussion.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Wrigley Hall, Room 101
Arizona State University, Tempe campus
(refreshments will be provided)
Mitch Thomashow
Judith Ramaley
Diana Van Der Ploeg
Discuss and explore opportunities with some true trail blazers in the field of sustainability—Second Nature's Presidential Fellows Mitch Thomashow, Judith Ramaley, and Diana Van Der Ploeg.
As a graduate student, you can attend any or all of the following free sessions:
Panel Discussion
The presidential fellows will answer your questions like:
• What skills should sustainability students who want to work in academia acquire while in school?
• What techniques are recommended to articulate and market skills and experience?
• What events and/or professional networks would best support students who want to work in academia?
• What are some meaningful dissertation topics?
Luncheon
Following the panel discussion, please join the presidential fellows for an informal luncheon in Wrigley Hall, Room 323. Please RSVP below.
Presidential Fellow Individual Meetings
The presidential fellows will also be available to meet with graduate students for individual office appointments from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. but space is limited. To sign up for an appointment, contact Kimberly Grout.
If you have specific topics or issues that you want the panel to address, email Rider Foley.
For graduate students only.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Discussion: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Old Main, Carson Ballroom
Arizona State University, Tempe campus
Luncheon: Following discussion
Wrigley Hall, Room 323
Arizona State University, Tempe campus
Want to learn more about being a sustainability consultant for a large company? Then please join us for a talk with Seth Baruch from Deloitte Consulting, who will provide an overview of the company's sustainability market offering. Explore how sustainability works across different business units and get up-to-date on pressing issues in the marketplace. Baruch will give an overview of a carbon management project that he delivered on behalf of a client.
Come learn more about the consulting industry, what you should be doing now to prepare for a career in consulting, and network with an industry professional!
Baruch is a specialist master for the Strategy and Operations division of Deloitte Consulting. He is an internationally recognized expert in greenhouse gas monitoring methodologies. Baruch's past projects have spanned the renewable energy, power generation, energy efficiency, and oil and gas sectors. He is responsible for implementing projects that reduce millions of tons of carbon dioxide emissions every year.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Wrigley Hall, Room 481
Arizona State University, Tempe campus
Networking: a necessary skill to land your dream job. But how do you do it? In today's world, jobs are hard to come by. And because of newer technology, more managers are searching online for their next employees. How do you navigate your web presence? More importantly, how can you turn social media into an effective networking strategy?
Join us as Jhenifer Krutz from the Valley Forward Association and Chris Toward from Philanthropy Squared share their insights into networking and how to successfully market yourself and network on social media sites.
Did we also mention the mocktails and hors d'oeuvres? Be sure to dress to impress.
This event is open to undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni of the School of Sustainability.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Wrigley Hall, Room 102
Arizona State University, Tempe campus
ASU has approximately 142,000 alumni on LinkedIn—why aren't you? Find out why LinkedIn is the fastest growing social network and how you can use it to figure out what you want to do when you graduate, connect with professionals and alumni, and build a personal brand that will help you get a job.
Join us over lunch as we share practical tools to sustain your career.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
(refreshments will be served)
Wrigley Hall, Room 401
Ellen Zuckerman
Laura Furrey
Nicholas Theisen
Lon Huber
Interested in learning more about working in renewable energy and energy efficiency? Join us as a panel of local experts shares insights and experiences. Moderated by Energize Phoenix Project Manager Mick Dalrymple, LEED AP BD+C and HOMES, BPI and ICC Residential Energy Plans Examiner.
This event is open to undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni of the School of Sustainability.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
(refreshments will be served)
Wrigley Hall, Room 101
Some corporations, Dell among them, are taking a leading role in advancing sustainability in absence of clear policies and regulations. Many of the new sustainability jobs in the coming years will be created in the private sector. Sarda will lead a discussion about corporate sustainability opportunities and challenges and share his thoughts on how to navigate the corporate career path in the field.
Sarda is responsible for the operational strategy of Dell's Global Sustainability efforts. This includes governance, information strategy, measurement and reporting, as well as supporting advocacy, policy and objective setting across internal and external stakeholder engagement. Prior to making a shift to sustainability in 2010, Sarda held a number of E-Business leadership positions over 15+ years at Dell and Charles Schwab. He is a graduate of Arizona State University and stays closely connected to the School of Sustainability.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
(refreshments will be served)
Wrigley Hall, Room 481
Need some help getting your résumé ready for internships, jobs, or the upcoming career fair? Not sure how to effectively write about sustainability? Want to learn how to explain those class projects and extracurricular activities in a way that is valuable to employers?
Please join us for a session on how to write résumés and cover letters that will get you wherever you're looking to go!
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
(refreshments will be served)
Wrigley Hall, Room 201
ASU has approximately 142,000 alumni on LinkedIn—why aren't you? Find out why LinkedIn is the fastest growing social network and how you can use it to figure out what you want to do when you graduate, connect with professionals and alumni, and build a personal brand that will help you get a job.
Join us over lunch as we share practical tools to sustain your career.
Monday, November 14, 2011
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
(lunch will be served)
Wrigley Hall, Room 481
Price will present an overview of the consulting career path as well as sustainability services at his company. Working as a consultant offers many benefits including the ability to solve complex and comprehensive issues for clients as well as personal-development and team-management opportunities.
Price will describe a typical day in the life of a consultant—from how they navigate the operational aspects of their work to how consulting services are delivered. The discussion will then transition to an overview of Deloitte's perspective, approach, and service offerings to clients undertaking sustainability initiatives.
This event is open to undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni of the School of Sustainability.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
(light refreshments will be served)
Wrigley Hall, Room 481
Established in 2007, the School of Sustainability brings together multiple disciplines and leaders to create and share knowledge, train a new generation of scholars and practitioners, and develop practical solutions to the most pressing environmental, economic, and social challenges of sustainability - especially as they relate to urban areas.
5/24 - Employee program to recycle small things gets big results, campus award
5/24 - Panama canal watershed offers test bed for ASU reforestation study
5/23 - ASU awarded Think Green Grant, will expand composting program
5/23 - Students, faculty 'show' sustainability at open house event
5/31 - Artists and Writers Wanted: The Human Face of Sustainability
5/31 - Mexico's Energy Profile
6/7 - Energy and National Security
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