2008 Woodie Awards
Search for alternative energy to be discussed at forum Tuesday
Event to begin with movie, shift to active discussion
By: Michelle Erdmann
Issue date: 2/25/08 Section: News
The quest to find alternative sources of energy is turning into a hot topic as the presidential election nears.
And in response to student requests for an energy-related discussion, "Options to Oil? The Search for Alternative Energy" will be the topic for the Speak Up, Speak Out forum at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Bovee University Center Auditorium.
Merlyn Mowrey, a philosophy and religion professor and SUSO committee chair, said the committee has received numerous requests for discussions on alternative energy, the environment and other related topics.
"It came up in such high numbers from the 2006-07 requests," Mowrey said. "And since that time, the topic has increased in the news with the economy wavering and elections coming."
The discussion will start with a 30 to 45-minute movie on the topic and students are encouraged to arrive on time to be prepared for discussion.
David Jesuit, political science professor and forum moderator, said he and the panel have worked hard to come up with good starting questions to get discussions rolling.
Prepared topics include nuclear power, biofuels, climate change and alternative energy.
"It is a very well-rounded panel," Jesuit said. "There will be opinions from all different viewpoints."
Mowrey said the committee chose panelists who are experts in public policy, administration and the environment to be sure the discussions could be covered effectively.
"We wanted to look at the topic scientifically, not just politically," Mowrey said.
The panelists include political science department chairperson Rick Kurtz, chemistry professor Dale LeCaptain, political science student Amy Terhaar, Student Environmental Alliance member Jacqueline Upshur and geology student Jonathon Knapp.
"My research is focused on biodiesel processing and productions, one of the many alternatives that are being researched and developed," LeCaptain said.
LeCaptain said one of the SUSO committee members approached him and asked him to be part of the discussion. He said the forum will be a great informational and learning opportunity.
"Students are getting this as an important issue in the news from candidates and action groups," Mowrey said. "We want to be sure the interest in energy is being reinforced."
Ulana Klymyshyn, director of the Multicultural Education Program and SUSO committee member, said alternative energy is an important topic to cover based on recent world events, including Al Gore's Nobel Peace Prize for his research on global warming.
She said SUSO forums are not a place to sit and listen - they are a place to interact, learn, debate and discuss important issues.
"If you have a lot of information on this topic, please come and educate other people at forum," she said.
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And in response to student requests for an energy-related discussion, "Options to Oil? The Search for Alternative Energy" will be the topic for the Speak Up, Speak Out forum at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Bovee University Center Auditorium.
Merlyn Mowrey, a philosophy and religion professor and SUSO committee chair, said the committee has received numerous requests for discussions on alternative energy, the environment and other related topics.
"It came up in such high numbers from the 2006-07 requests," Mowrey said. "And since that time, the topic has increased in the news with the economy wavering and elections coming."
The discussion will start with a 30 to 45-minute movie on the topic and students are encouraged to arrive on time to be prepared for discussion.
David Jesuit, political science professor and forum moderator, said he and the panel have worked hard to come up with good starting questions to get discussions rolling.
Prepared topics include nuclear power, biofuels, climate change and alternative energy.
"It is a very well-rounded panel," Jesuit said. "There will be opinions from all different viewpoints."
Mowrey said the committee chose panelists who are experts in public policy, administration and the environment to be sure the discussions could be covered effectively.
"We wanted to look at the topic scientifically, not just politically," Mowrey said.
The panelists include political science department chairperson Rick Kurtz, chemistry professor Dale LeCaptain, political science student Amy Terhaar, Student Environmental Alliance member Jacqueline Upshur and geology student Jonathon Knapp.
"My research is focused on biodiesel processing and productions, one of the many alternatives that are being researched and developed," LeCaptain said.
LeCaptain said one of the SUSO committee members approached him and asked him to be part of the discussion. He said the forum will be a great informational and learning opportunity.
"Students are getting this as an important issue in the news from candidates and action groups," Mowrey said. "We want to be sure the interest in energy is being reinforced."
Ulana Klymyshyn, director of the Multicultural Education Program and SUSO committee member, said alternative energy is an important topic to cover based on recent world events, including Al Gore's Nobel Peace Prize for his research on global warming.
She said SUSO forums are not a place to sit and listen - they are a place to interact, learn, debate and discuss important issues.
"If you have a lot of information on this topic, please come and educate other people at forum," she said.
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Eric
posted 2/25/08 @ 10:54 AM EST
Biofuels are generally not "gren" alternatives. They consume more resources and energy than is derived from them. They are feel-good efforts used to divert tax dollars to programs that look good. (Continued…)
Sue
posted 2/25/08 @ 1:44 PM EST
I wonder what the agenda of this forum might be? It certainly isn't a fair-and-balanced discussion. All the panelists are lefties.
franko
posted 3/15/08 @ 7:48 PM EST
Just curious if anyone ever heard of WideCircles internet viral marketing service ? I was referred to it by another webmaster. Apparently they work by injecting viral messages into various forums, blogs, wiki's, classifieds and so on. (Continued…)
shanthi
posted 3/16/08 @ 4:03 AM EST
Just curious if anyone ever heard of WideCircles internet viral marketing service ? I was referred to it by another webmaster. Apparently they work by injecting viral messages into various forums, blogs, wiki's, classifieds and so on. (Continued…)
jack
posted 4/24/08 @ 5:29 PM EST
i dnt feel that forum need any alternative engery.this is the place where v can share our ideas.shareing our ideas other think itself is alternative solutions for us. (Continued…)
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