Johnson Thought Leader Series in NYC - Building a Sustainable Future, One Cornellian at a Time

by Alumni Affairs & Development (AA&D)

Alumni/Development

Tue, Oct 24, 2017

6 PM – 8:30 PM EDT (GMT-4)

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The Johnson Club of New York City invites you to join fellow alumni at the newly dedicated Cornell Tech Campus on Roosevelt Island for the launch the 2017-18 Thought Leader Series. Space is limited and advance registration is required, so register today

Building a Sustainable Future, One Cornellian at a Time

Interested in sustainability and entrepreneurship, or just want to see the new Cornell Tech campus? If so, join us for a panel discussion moderated by Mark Milstein, director of the Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise and professor of management at Johnson. Panelists include alumni who have launched sustainable companies, invest in green technology, and can discuss the impact of urban sustainability in New York City and beyond. 
 
Ram Akella, MBA '03, chairman and managing director, Centrosolar America
Laurie Kerr, MS '79, director of policy, Urban Green Council
Paul Sellew, BS '80, founder and CEO, Little Leaf Farms and founder and CEO, Harvest Power
Chris Bailey, MBA '03, founder and chairman, Vermont Smoke & Cure

The event will open with a presentation by Associate Dean, Doug Stayman, who will discuss the Cornell Tech Campus and how it developed from conception to reality, focusing on the sustainability features of the campus. Dean Mark Nelson will provide a brief update on the SC Johnson College of Business and its impact on Johnson. 

Tuesday, October 24, 2017
6:00 - 8:30 p.m. 

The Bridge at Cornell Tech
11 E. Loop Road
New York, NY 10044
  
Cost:
Alumni $40
Students $25

Fees include an hors d'oeuvre reception and open bar.
  
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We will be unable to accept walk-ins at this event, advanced registration is required.

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