Cazenovia College in conjunction with The Gifford Foundation, Syracuse Center of Excellence, and the Environmental Finance Center at Syracuse University, proudly present the
FIFTH ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM ON ENERGY in the 21st CENTURY
SMART GROWTH & TRANSPORTATION
SOLUTIONS & OPTIONS FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION
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Program
7:30 - 8 a.m. - Registration & Continental Breakfast
8 - 8:30 a.m. - Welcome and Introductions:
Mark Tierno, President, Cazenovia College
Rhea Jezer, Senior Lecturer, Environmental Policy & Symposium Chair
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (via video)
Joseph Boardman, President and CEO, Amtrak
8:30 - 8:45 a.m. - What are the Options for Smaller Communities?
Matthew Dalbey, Senior Policy Analyst, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency –
Development, Community and Environment Division, Washington D.C.
8:45 - 9 a.m. - The National Movement for Smart Growth Planning
Geoff Anderson, President and CEO, Smart Growth America, Washington, D.C.
9 - 9:15 a.m. - Smart Growth Planning in New York State
Paul Beyer, Director of Smart Growth Planning, NYS Department of State
9:30 - 9:45 a.m. - The Federal Transportation Bill
Michael Arcuri, United States Congressman 24th District
9:45 - 10 a.m. - Towards a Sustainable Transportation Future
Rich Kassel, NRDC, Senior Attorney & Director of Clean Fuels and Vehicles Project
10 - 10:15 a.m. - Putting Alternative Fuels and Technologies on the Road
Ruth Horton, Program Manager, NYSERDA
10:15 - 10:30 a.m. - Can We Afford What We Need?
Thomas DiNapoli, New York State Comptroller
10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - Panel Discussion with Morning Panelists
Moderator: Kit Kennedy, Special Deputy Attorney General for Environmental Protection,
Environment Protection Bureau
12:15 - 1:45 p.m. - LUNCH (included in registration)
Buffet lunch catered by Cazenovia College Dining Services
Keynote Speaker: Joseph Boardman, President and CEO, AMTRAK
“WHAT IS FAST RAIL? HOW IMPROVED RAIL CAN HELP PROMOTE SMART GROWTH
& IMPROVE THE ECONOMY”
Introduction: Dan Maffei, U.S. Congressman, 25th District
2 p.m. - OPTIONAL TRIPS/TOURS
(1-4 hours depending on trip selected):
1. ESF - Wood Chips to Ethanol Process
2. Fenner Wind Farm
3. Morrisville Biodigester
4. Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Plan (Scriba, N.Y.)
WHERE TO STAY? TRAVEL/LODGING INFORMATION: Visit www.cazenovia.edu/travel
INTERESTED IN BEING A SYMPOSIUM SPONSOR/PATRON? - Download 2009 Sponsorship Form
For more information about the Symposium program and sponsorship opportunities, contact Dr. Rhea Jezer, Cazenovia College, at 315.727.0123 or e-mail at rjezer@twcny.rr.com.
Past Symposiums:
View 2008 Symposium Program (PDF contains agenda, speaker bios, and sponsors)
View 2007 Symposium Program (PDF contains agenda, speaker bios, and sponsors)
View 2006 Symposium Program (PDF contains agenda, speaker bios, and sponsors)
View 2005 Symposium Flyer/Agenda (PDF contains agenda and sponsors)
Special thanks to this year's Symposium supporters:
[Become one of our sponsors - Download 2009 Sponsorship Form]