Equinox
Annual EQUINOX Schedule: UN SDGs
The multi-sponsored annual EQUINOX Week is a full week of multidisciplinary events
across the KSU both campuses focused on the Sustainable Development Goals -- involving
student volunteering programs, educational research sessions, and networking opportunities.
Promoting strategic and shared goals, the EQUINOX Week seeks to advance multidisciplinary
research and collaboration among the KSU colleges and community through various programs,
including the annual EQUINOX Symposium: UN SDGs; EQUINOX_Exhibit; Sustainable Development
Awards; EQUINOX FORUM: Sustainability through Multiple Lenses; and Sustainable Development
Career Pathways.
We look forward to you joining us.
MARCH 1ST
6th Annual EQUINOX Symposium
The annual EQUINOX Symposium is focused on the interconnected Sustainable Development Goals to catalyze interdisciplinary partnership and scholarship on sustainability with international, regional, and local speakers, and attendees. A multi-sponsored platform, the EQUINOX brings together institutions of higher education, professionals, policymakers, stakeholders, community members, and advocates.
| TIME: | LOCATION: | INFORMATION: |
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| 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (EST) | Platform: VIRTUAL | > Register > Speakers > Full Schedule |
SPONSORED BY: Research Center for Sustainable Communities (RCSC), Office of Research, College of Architecture + Construction Management, Global Education, The Bernard A. Zuckerman Museum of Art (ZMA), Kennesaw State University; HERCULES Exposome Research Center, Emory University; Center for Serve-Learn-Sustain (SLS), Georgia Institute of Technology; Higher Education Learning Community (HELC) Action Group, Community of Practice for Community-Academic Partnerships, Regional Centre of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development, Greater Atlanta, acknowledged by the United Nations University.
MARCH 2ND
Career Connections: Sustainability
Discover the different paths you can take within different fields. Join us to meet a variety of companies that involve work in diverse sustainability areas. Map out your interests and major in real-world industries andbegin charting your future career direction. All majors are encouraged to attend this interdisciplinary event.
Timeline:
- Welcome & Company Introductions (10 -15 Minutes)
- Panel Questions (15 Minutes)
- Networking (30 Minutes)
BUSA Students participating in this session may obtain credit for their course. Attendance will be recorded. (See the "Suitable" app for details).
Note: Individuals without Handshake access can contact us directly for obtaining the Zoom details.
| TIME | LOCATION: | INFORMATION |
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| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EST) | Platform: VIRTUAL | > Register > Event Flyer |
SPONSORED BY: The Department of Career Planning and Development
KSU Industrial Assessment Center (IAC) Approaches In Promoting Sustainable Manufacturing | Moderated Panel
The KSU Industrial Assessment Center (IAC) providesenergy and sustainability assessment for small-and medium-sized industrial facilitiesin order to help local industries become more energy efficient, smart, resilient, and sustainable. The findings of last year's assessments will be reviewed during this moderatedpanel.
| TIME | LOCATION: | INFORMATION |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EST) | Platform: VIRTUAL |
> Visit IAC |
MS Team Link: Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
- Join the meeting: Meeting ID: 259 155 795 801 Passcode: qKUJwB
SPONSORED BY: KSU Industrial Assessment Center; Department of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering, Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology; Southface Institute
