Check-in, enjoy coffee, breakfast snacks, and conversation. Enjoy the opportunity to look over featured artworks and research posters.

This is an opportunity to buy a book and have it signed and to meet and take pictures with Mr. Jealous.

Welcome and Introduction of Student Government Sustainability Committee – Olivia Miller, Student Government Director of Sustainability

Conference Overview – Merry Rankin, Iowa State University Director of Sustainability

Introduction of Keynote Speaker – Katherine O’Driscoll, At-Large member of the Sustainability Committee

Benjamin Jealous is the former president and CEO of the NAACP; Jealous served as the youngest president in its history. During Jealous’ tenure, the NAACP became the largest door-to-door voter registration operation nationwide. After a half decade as a partner at Kapor Capital, Jealous was the president of People for the American Way (PFAW.org) – a 40-year-old multi-racial coalition focused on advancing justice, equality, democracy and opportunity in the United States. Currently, Jealous serves as the Executive Director of the Sierra Club, a grassroots environmental organization with advocates and volunteers across the country. Jealous is the co-author of the essay collection Reach: 40 Black Men Speak on Living, Leading, and Succeeding (2015). His second book, Never Forget Our People Were Always Free: A Parable of American Healing was published in 2023.

Locally sourced lunch presented by ISU Dining.

1. Sustainability Craft with the Workspace– Room 3512

2. Sustainability-related Research Panel with Dr. Aaron Sadow, Dr. Pete Evans, and Dr. Anne Kimber – South Ballroom

3. How to Create a Repair Café with Vikram Bhargava – Room 2630

1. Sustainability Craft with the Workspace– Room 3512

2. Whooping Crane Conservation Presentation with Andy Caven – South Ballroom

3. How to Create Your Own Sustainability Audit with Merry Rankin – Room 3580

1. Sustainability Craft with the Workspace– Room 3512

2. Campus Tree Walk with Sierra McCoy – Fountain of the Four Seasons, outside the Memorial Union entrance

3. Joint Presentation by Good Earth Student Farm and Mustard Seed Community Farm – South Ballroom

Overview of sustainability programs and initiative highlights from attending colleges and universities.

Merry Rankin, Iowa State University Director of Sustainability

Steve Kohtz, Recycling Services and Special Events Coordinator