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August 1, 2008
The OGA 2008 Annual Conference
at Portland Community College
Rock Creek Campus
 Keynote
Speaker
Jennifer H. Allen, Ph.D.
Associate Director for
Sustainable Processes and Practices
Portland State University
Dr. Jennifer H. Allen
is the Associate Director of Portland State University’s Center for
Sustainable Processes and Practices, which
supports multidisciplinary research focused on advancing
understanding of sustainability challenges and opportunities.
Jennifer also serves on the boards
of the Shorebank Pacific, Portland Energy Conservation Inc. and Illahee.
Jennifer has served as Sustainable
Business Liaison with the Oregon Economic and Community Development
Department and as the Executive Vice President of Ecotrust. She worked at
the World Bank between 1987 and 1997 on a range of projects related to
sustainable development in Africa, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and Latin
America.
Jennifer holds a Ph.D. in
Environmental Science and Public Policy from George Mason University, a
Masters of Environmental Management from Yale School of Forestry and
Environmental Studies, and a BA in American Studies from Yale University.
Keynote
Presentation
"Making Sustainability Real: Connecting the
Dots between Economy, Environment, and Community"
This presentation will put
concept of sustainability into context for the audience, touching on the
history of sustainable development and the principles of sustainability, why
sustainability is a topic of interest for older persons and those who work
with them, and offering some examples of local and global initiatives to
help make sustainability “real”. The presentation will explore
approaches to thinking about sustainability in practice, and will offer
examples of sustainability in the built environment, the importance of
“social sustainability” considerations, sustainable food systems, and other
topics.
Conference Location and Directions
Portland Community College, Rock Creek Campus
17705 NW Springville Rd
Portland, OR 97229
The Rock
Creek Campus is situated about 12 miles west of downtown Portland, in the
rapidly growing Beaverton-Hillsboro area of Washington County. The campus'
concrete and wood structures fit nicely into the rolling hill farmland,
creating a pristine study environment.
Driving (from Portland):
Sunset Hwy/US 26 West
Exit 64 for 185th Avenue
Turn right at NW 185th
Turn right at NW Springville Road
Public Transportation:
Max Blue Line to
Willow Creek/SW 185th
Bus 52 to Springville and 178th.
Registration Fees
$100 OGA Member
$ 50 OGA Senior Member (60+)
$ 50 OGA Student Member
$175 Non-Member
Not a member yet? Join OGA as a member with your
registration and get the member rate!
$150 registration, including 12-months of OGA
membership
$ 75 registration, including 12-months of
senior or student membership
More Conference Details
     
Oregon Gerontological
Association
7140 SW Fir Loop, Suite 130, Portland, OR 97223
For More Information…
Email:
office@oregongero.org
Call: 503-598-0711
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