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Environmental Roundtable

Environmental Roundtables are facilitated discussions of important environmental issues, hosted by the Loyola University Environment Program. Facilitators include Environment Program students, faculty and guest hosts.

 

     

The Role of Parks and Open Spaces in Building Dense, Walkable Urban Places

Come join the Environment Program and Kurt Weigle, the President & CEO of Downtown Development District (DDD) on Thursday, March 22, 2018 from 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm in Monroe Hall 610. 

Lunch will be provided!

Kurt Weigle has been President & CEO of the Downtown Development District (DDD) of New Orleans since 2003.  During his tenure, the DDD’s focus on quality of life and place-based economic development strategies to retain & attract Industries of the Mind has led to international recognition of New Orleans as a creative hub, now home to dozens of digital media and tech firms.  Downtown is the epicenter for New Orleans’ tech growth, adding an average of 350 new digital media & tech jobs per year.  

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Developing the Impact Economy: Using Capitalism as a Force for Good in New Orleans

Developing the Impact Economy: Using Capitalism as a Force for Good in New Orleans Environmental Roundtable on Thursday, March 8th at 12:30 pm in Monroe Hall 610. Lunch will be provide! Come hear Liz Shephard, CEO of LifeCity speak about the growing Impact Economy in New Orleans and how our economy can be used as a force for good. Liz Shephard is the CEO of LifeCity, LLC, a local consulting and software company that makes social and environmental impact profitable for business. In May, LifeCity won the SBA's state-wide Sustainable Business Champion Award and Liz was also recognized as one of the Top 50 Business Women of the year in 2015 in New Orleans (CityBusiness). Trained as an energy rater, water policy analyst, LEED Green Associate, and facilitator, Liz and her company help businesses in New Orleans maximize impact while growing profits. She serves as Chair for the City Council's Environmental Advisory Committee, which recommends policies to improve sustainable infrastructure through the Department of Sanitation and Public Works.

ENVA Alums in Action

Environmental Roundtable - ENVA Alums in Action Join us on Thursday, February 8th at 12:30pm in Monroe Hall 610. Come ask questions and enjoy a discussion with some of our ENVA alums: Brooke Bullock ’15, Outdoor educator, TREE Eddy Schneider’16, Environmental Enforcement Technician, Sewage and Water Board New Orleans Erin Knowles’15, Communications and Outreach Associate, Restore the Earth Steven Gergen '16, Naturalist, Audubon Louisiana Nature Center They will be sharing their adventures and experiences after Loyola. Lunch will be provided!