American University
ER-T2-6: Sustainability Events

AU began 2013 by hosting architect, author, and sustainability thinker William McDonough for the launch of his new book The Upcycle on April 22 (Earth Day). Each April is declared "Earth Month", and student-focused events, speakers, and symposia are held throughout the month. In 2012, the keynote speaker for this event was Lisa Jackson, then-Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency. In November 2013 AU hosted the first regional conference for student sustainability educators, the Student Environmental Educators Discussion (SEED), which attracted nearly 100 student participants from five states and thirteen universities. Throughout the year, student clubs such as EcoSense, and academic units including the School of International Service, Washington College of Law, Center for Environmental Policy, Center for Environmental Filmmaking, and Center for Food Studies host multiple speaker series related to sustainability.

AU's calendar of Earth Month events can be found at http://www.american.edu/earthmonth. The Center for Environmental Filmmaking's semesterly environmental film speaker series schedule can be found at http://www.american.edu/soc/cef/upcoming-events.cfm. More information on the Student Environmental Educators Discussion can be found at http://www.american.edu/finance/sustainability/SEED.cfm.