Monday, October 1
Morning Session: Student Union Ballroom Open to the Public
Moderator: Dr. Jack Morris, Dean, University of Idaho, College of Business and Economics
- 8:00 a.m. - Welcome, Overview and Challenge
Dr. Timothy P. White, President, University of Idaho Download Presentation (Video) (Audio Only)
- 8:15 a.m. - The Science of Carbon, Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change
Dr. Michael C. MacCracken, Chief Scientist for Climate Change Programs, Climate Institute Download Presentation (PDF) (Video) (Audio Only)
- 9:15 a.m. - The State of Idaho and Solutions to Green House Gas Emissions
The Honorable C. L. "Butch" Otter, Governor of Idaho Download Presentation (Video) (Audio Only)
- 9:45 a.m. - Break
- 10:00 a.m. - Private Sector Perspective and Market Strategies
Dr. Richard Sandor, Chairman and CEO, Chicago and California Climate Exchanges - Cancelled due to illness
- 10:00 a.m. - The U.S. Carbon Market
Dr. Michael Walsh, Executive Vice President, Chicago Climate Exchange Download Presentation (PDF) (Video) (Audio Only)
- 11:00 a.m. - International and Regional Perspectives: Carbon Policies in Costa Rica and the Western States
Mr. James Holtkamp, Climate Change Practice Group Head, Holland and Hart Law Firm Download Presentation (PDF) & (PDF) (Video) (Audio Only)
Afternoon Session: Student Union Ballroom Open to the Public
Moderator: Dr. Robert W. Smith, Associate Vice-President, University of Idaho, Idaho Falls, Associate Director for Research, Center for Advanced Energy Studies
- 1:45 p.m. - The Role of Utilities in Promoting Energy Efficiency and Reduced Carbon Emissions
Dr. Ralph Cavanagh, Director, Energy Program, Natural Resources Defense Council Mr. John R. 'Ric' Gale, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Idaho Power Download Presentation (PDF) (Video) (Audio Only)
- 2:45 p.m. - Carbon Sequestration: Practices, Monitoring and Verification
Dr. Peter McGrail, Laboratory Fellow, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) Download Presentation (PDF) (Video) (Audio Only)
- 3:30 p.m. - Break
- 3:45 p.m. - Alternative Energies Portfolio: Realities and Catalysts for Development
Dr. J.W. Rogers, Jr., Associate Laboratory Director, Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Dr. Steven Aumeier, Director, Energy Systems and Technologies Division, INL Download Presentation (PDF) (Video) (Audio Only)
- 4:45 p.m. - Synthesis
Dr. Timothy P. White, President, University of Idaho
Tuesday, October 2
Morning Session (only): Idaho Commons, Whitewater/Clearwater Rooms
These sessions are primarily focused on the University of Idaho community.
Moderators: Dr. Douglas D. Baker, Provost and Executive Vice President Dr. Anthony D. Cortese, Sc.D., President, Second Nature; Co-director, American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment and Co-coordinator, Higher Education Associations' Sustainability Consortium (HEASC)
- Plenary Session: Introduction and Challenge for the Day
- 7:30 a.m. - Integrating Sustainability into the University's Strategic Action Plan Implementation
Dr. Douglas D. Baker, Provost and Executive Vice President, University of Idaho
- 8:30 a.m. - Strategic Opportunities for Universities in Addressing Climate Change
Dr. Anthony D. Cortese, Sc.D., President, Second Nature; Co-director, American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment and Co-coordinator, Higher Education Associations' Sustainability Consortium (HEASC)
- 9:00 a.m. - University Strategic Plan Discussions
- Goal One: Teaching and Learning: Panorama Room
- Goal Two: Scholarly and Creative: Crest Room
- Goal Three: Outreach and Engagement: Horizon Room
- Goal Four: Organization, Culture and Climate: Aurora
- 11:00 am - Luncheon Discussion - Sponsored by Avista Corp.
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