BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//University of Illinois//Web Services Calendar//EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20120214T114112Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120214T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120214T120000 SUMMARY:Why the Heck is it Snowing?!? CREATED:20111101T100000Z DESCRIPTION:The Department of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of I llinois recently completed a two year field study of winter storms over the Great Plains. A suite of unique specialized ground-based and airborn e high-resolution radars opened a new window of understanding concerning the origin and growth of snow\, thundersnow\, aircraft icing\, and othe r exciting properties of winter cyclones. In my talk\, we will peer thro ugh that window together and investigate the science of snowstorms. LAST-MODIFIED:20120201T110000Z LOCATION:Rm 101\, Natural Resources Bldg.\, 615 E. Peabody CATEGORIES:Seminar CONTACT:Ed. Smith 217-244-2773 ORGANIZER:ecsmith1@illinois.edu URL:http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/2195?key=200001012000010111601535 UID:11601535@illinois.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20120214T114112Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120214T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120214T150000 SUMMARY:Dr. Richard King - Northern Illinois University CREATED:20110915T100000Z DESCRIPTION:The Lake Erie Islands: A Natural Laboratory for Watersnake Ev olution\, Ecology and ConservationIslands often serve as natural laborat ories for understanding evolutionary and ecological processes. More than 30 years of research on populations of watersnakes on islands in Lake E rie provides insights into the roles of natural selection and gene flow in microevolution\, reveals the sometimes unexpected impacts of invasive species on predator-prey relationships\, and represents an Endangered S pecies Act success story.http://www.inhs.uiuc.edu/seminars/RichKing.pdf LAST-MODIFIED:20120124T110000Z CATEGORIES:Lecture ORGANIZER:jmu@illinois.edu URL:http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/2195?key=20000101200001019558550 UID:9558550@illinois.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20120214T114112Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120216T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120216T150000 SUMMARY:Australia: Darwin to Brisbane - a photo and nature safari by Mich ael Jeffords and Susan Post CREATED:20120209T110000Z DESCRIPTION:Australia: Darwin to Brisbane: a photo and nature safari by Michael Jeffords and Susan PostRefreshments will be served LAST-MODIFIED:20120210T110000Z LOCATION:Forbes Natural History Building\, 1816 S. Oak Street\, Champaign \, Conference Room 1005 CATEGORIES:Lecture ORGANIZER:jmu@illinois.edu URL:http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/2195?key=200001012000010116097930 UID:16097930@illinois.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20120214T114112Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120220T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120220T110000 SUMMARY:TBA CREATED:20111107T110000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20111107T110000Z LOCATION:Rm 101\, Natural Resources Bldg.\, 615 E. Peabody CATEGORIES:Seminar CONTACT:Ed. Smith 217-244-2773 ORGANIZER:ecsmith1@illinois.edu URL:http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/2195?key=200001012000010111875952 UID:11875952@illinois.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20120214T114112Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120223T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120223T113000 SUMMARY:Sue Post presentation at Lunch and Learn Series 2012 CREATED:20120207T110000Z DESCRIPTION:February 23: Illinois- Indigenous\, Exotic and BeautifulSusan Post\, field biologist\, author and retired research scientist with the Illinois Natural History Survey\, will present on Illinois's natural sp ecies\, areas and wilds\, and how they are managed and enjoyed. LAST-MODIFIED:20120207T110000Z ORGANIZER:jmu@illinois.edu URL:http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/2195?key=200001012000010115993415 UID:15993415@illinois.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20120214T114112Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120223T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120223T130000 SUMMARY:Sustainability Seminar series - Implications of Biofuel Water Foo tprint in Water Sustainability CREATED:20120131T110000Z DESCRIPTION:Biofuel water demand has gain increasing attention since the energy authorities emphasized the importance of reducing the national de pendence on foreign energy. Water conservation has been a key factors in achieving sustainable biofuel production from agricultural residue and other advanced feedstock. In our latest study\, we establish a standardi zed water footprint framework aiming to quantify blue\, green\, and gray water associated with second-generation and advanced biofuel at county- level resolution for the entire United States. We quantify the water foo tprint covering the hydrologic cycle\, irrigation\, process water use\, and grey water discharge for the major life-cycle stages of the biofuels : feedstock production\, feedstock transportation\, and feedstock conver sion. Five major types of feedstock are analyzed including corn\, corn s tover\, soybean\, wheat straw\, and algae. We examine the effects of spa tial resolution on shaping water footprint. To put biofuel water demand into perspective\, we further compare the water footprint of the biofuel generated from each feedstock with local effective rain. The results in dicate that green water use accounts for a significant portion of the wa ter use in current cellulosic feedstock development though most of the p ast water conservation efforts were made to increase blue water use effi ciency. Local water limitation should always serve as an important crite rion while projecting future biofuel production potential.This seminar w ill be broadcast live on the ISTC website www.istc.illinois.edu and also archived there for later viewing. LAST-MODIFIED:20120207T110000Z LOCATION:Illinois Sustainable Technology Center\, One E. Hazelwood Dr.\, Champaign\, IL 61820 CATEGORIES:seminar CONTACT:Nancy Holm 217-244-3330 ORGANIZER:nholm@istc.illinois.edu URL:http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/2195?key=200001012000010115675387 UID:15675387@illinois.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20120214T114112Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120225T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120225T180000 SUMMARY:29th Annual Insect Fear Film Festival CREATED:20120208T110000Z DESCRIPTION:The 29th Annual Insect Fear Film Festival will be held on Feb ruary 25\, 2012 in Foellinger Auditorium (UIUC Campus). Admission is fre e and the doors open at 6 PM. In addition to the films\, there will also be the traditional IFFF activities\, including face painting\, the inse ct petting zoo\, and Bugscope.We look forward to seeing you at the 29th Annual Insect Fear Film Festival!For more info please visit our website or contact hughson2@illinois.edu LAST-MODIFIED:20120208T110000Z ORGANIZER:jmu@illinois.edu URL:http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/2195?key=200001012000010116041447 UID:16041447@illinois.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20120214T114112Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120227T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120227T110000 SUMMARY:TBA CREATED:20111108T110000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20111108T110000Z LOCATION:Rm 101\, Natural Resources Bldg.\, 615 E. Peabody CATEGORIES:Seminar CONTACT:Ed. Smith 217-244-2773 ORGANIZER:ecsmith1@illinois.edu URL:http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/2195?key=200001012000010111931718 UID:11931718@illinois.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20120214T114112Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120228T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120228T150000 SUMMARY:Dr. Sam Heads (INHS) CREATED:20110915T100000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120118T110000Z CATEGORIES:Lecture ORGANIZER:jmu@illinois.edu URL:http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/2195?key=20000101200001019558551 UID:9558551@illinois.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20120214T114112Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120305T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120305T110000 SUMMARY:Materials Science CREATED:20111101T100000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20111101T100000Z LOCATION:Rm 101\, Natural Resources Bldg.\, 615 E. Peabody CATEGORIES:Seminar CONTACT:Ed. Smith 217-244-2773 ORGANIZER:ecsmith1@illinois.edu URL:http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/2195?key=200001012000010111601536 UID:11601536@illinois.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20120214T114112Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120306T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120306T130000 SUMMARY:Sustainability Seminar series - Trends in Multi-Source\, Multi-Us e Water Harvesting and Greywater Harvesting and System Scoping and Desig n CREATED:20111220T110000Z DESCRIPTION:The days of limitless\, inexpensive municipal water are comin g to an end. The cost and availability of fresh water is seen as the ne xt most important crisis in our country after energy. According to Fort une magazine\, 'water promises to be to the 21st century what oil was to the 20th.' Yet every day commercial properties use billions of gallons of potable water to flush toilets\, water landscaping and cool the air. There is growing interest in onsite water reuse systems that capture\, treat\, store and recycle rainwater\, greywater\, stormwater and other sources to flush toilets\, irrigate landscaping\, make-up cooling tower water and other non-potable uses. Water Harvesting Solutions (Wahaso) s pecializes in these systems for commercial and institutional properties\ , and has designed and installed hundreds systems nationwide. Points of discussion in this presentation will be:''Water Harvesting' trends and d rivers 'System Development Process'Scoping Stage - Tools for Designing a n Efficient System 'Understanding different sources and uses for harvest ed onsite treated water'Understanding major system components 'Applying the concepts ' Case Study ExamplesThis seminar will be broadcast live on the ISTC website www.istc.illinois.edu and also archived there for late r viewing. LAST-MODIFIED:20120213T110000Z LOCATION:Illinois Sustainable Technology Center\, One E. Hazelwood Dr.\, Champaign\, IL 61820 CATEGORIES:seminar CONTACT:Nancy Holm 217-244-3330 ORGANIZER:nholm@istc.illinois.edu URL:http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/2195?key=200001012000010113786286 UID:13786286@illinois.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20120214T114112Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120309 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120310 SUMMARY:2012 Naturally Illinois Expo CREATED:20110912T100000Z DESCRIPTION:Experience approximately fifty exhibits\, demonstrations\, an d hands-on activities of interest to the public\, teachers\, and student s of all levels. Interact with scientists who work on cutting-edge resea rch and solutions to water\, energy\, ecosystem\, mineral resource\, nat ural hazards\, climate\, cultural resource\, and technology issues. LAST-MODIFIED:20120106T110000Z LOCATION:615 E. Peabody Drive\, Champaign\, IL (Natural Resources Buildin g) ORGANIZER:wisehart@illinois.edu URL:http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/2195?key=20000101200001019441674 UID:9441674@illinois.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20120214T114112Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120310T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120310T090000 SUMMARY:2012 Earth\, Wind\, & Fire 5K Run and 2.5K Walk CREATED:20120106T110000Z DESCRIPTION:The Prairie Research Institute is proud to sponsor the 5th an nual Earth\, Wind\, & Fire 5K Run and 2.5K Walk as part of the 2012 Natu rally Illinois Expo on March 9th and 10th. Proceeds from the race will g o to supporting the Naturally Illinois Expo.The race will take place on the Urbana-Champaign campus of the University of Illinois. The 5K Run wi ll incldue two laps around the campus\, and the 2.5K Walk will be one la p on the same course. Refreshments will be provided near the finish line in the Temple Hoyne Buell Hall Atrium. Live music will be performed by the Big Bluestem String Band. LAST-MODIFIED:20120106T110000Z LOCATION:Temple Hoyne Buell Hall CONTACT:Don Luman 217.244.2179 ORGANIZER:luman@illinois.edu URL:http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/2195?key=200001012000010114561102 UID:14561102@illinois.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20120214T114112Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120312T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120312T110000 SUMMARY:Exploring Mayan Caves CREATED:20111117T110000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20111117T110000Z LOCATION:Rm 101\, Natural Resources Bldg.\, 615 E. Peabody CATEGORIES:Seminar CONTACT:Ed. Smith 217-244-2773 ORGANIZER:ecsmith1@illinois.edu URL:http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/2195?key=200001012000010112321047 UID:12321047@illinois.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20120214T114112Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120313T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120313T150000 SUMMARY:Dr. Joanne Earnhardt and Dr. Lisa Faust - Lincoln Park Zoo CREATED:20110915T100000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120207T110000Z CATEGORIES:Lecture ORGANIZER:jmu@illinois.edu URL:http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/2195?key=20000101200001019558552 UID:9558552@illinois.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20120214T114112Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120327T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120327T150000 SUMMARY:Dr. Betsy Arnold - Arizona State University CREATED:20110915T100000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120118T110000Z CATEGORIES:Lecture ORGANIZER:jmu@illinois.edu URL:http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/2195?key=20000101200001019558553 UID:9558553@illinois.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20120214T114112Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120328T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120328T130000 SUMMARY:Sustainability Seminar Series CREATED:20111214T110000Z DESCRIPTION:Dr. Williard will discuss his work on the Kaskaskia River Bas in - the effects of urbanization on water quality and hydrology\, on nut rient management\, and use of giant cane for buffers. LAST-MODIFIED:20111214T110000Z LOCATION:Illinois Sustainable Technology Center\, One E. Hazelwood Drive\ , Champaign\, IL 61820 CONTACT:Nancy Holm ORGANIZER:nholm@illinois.edu URL:http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/2195?key=200001012000010113534147 UID:13534147@illinois.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20120214T114112Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120402T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120402T110000 SUMMARY:Geospatial Information CREATED:20111101T100000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20111101T100000Z LOCATION:Rm 101\, Natural Resources Bldg.\, 615 E. Peabody CATEGORIES:Seminar CONTACT:Ed. Smith 217-244-2773 ORGANIZER:ecsmith1@illinois.edu URL:http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/2195?key=200001012000010111601538 UID:11601538@illinois.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20120214T114112Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120405T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120405T130000 SUMMARY:Sustainability Seminar series - Splitting any kind of water with global-scale\, earth-abundant\, light\, recyclable metals to make hydrog en\, heat\, and potable water on demand. CREATED:20120116T110000Z DESCRIPTION:Any future successful global-scale energy technology must sat isfy three criteria: (1) be indefinitely recyclable\, (2) be capable of safe energy storage\, and (3) be capable of safe transport. We believe t hat an aluminum based energy technology can satisfy these criteria. Firs t\, even though the current Al industry does not practice large scale re cycling\, there are no barriers to do this. Also\, Al metal and its oxid es and hydroxides are already safely transported. However\, in spite of the good mass energy density and very high volumetric energy density of Al\, it is not yet part of the energy storage leg of the criteria triang le.We show both theoretically and experimentally that Al meets all the c onditions of a successful energy technology. Specifically we can make bu lk\, Al rich alloys that will split any kind of water to make hydrogen\, heat and recyclable aluminum hydroxide. This breakthrough has opened a new pathway to finally realize a hydrogen energy economy. As an example\ , it will enable feasible solar and wind energy technologies by using th e intermittent electricity generated by solar cells and wind turbines to reduce aluminum hydroxides back to aluminum by fused salt electrolysis. Once you have plentiful hydrogen and heat you can have sustainable remo te power and potable water. This seminar will be broadcast live on the ISTC website www.istc.illinois.edu and also archived there for later vie wing. LAST-MODIFIED:20120131T110000Z LOCATION:Illinois Sustainable Technology Center\, One E. Hazelwood Dr.\, Champaign\, IL 61820 CATEGORIES:seminar CONTACT:Nancy Holm 217-244-3330 ORGANIZER:nholm@istc.illinois.edu URL:http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/2195?key=200001012000010114992717 UID:14992717@illinois.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20120214T114112Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120410T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120410T150000 SUMMARY:John Schwegmann CREATED:20110915T100000Z DESCRIPTION:Rare plants of Illinois LAST-MODIFIED:20120118T110000Z CATEGORIES:Lecture ORGANIZER:jmu@illinois.edu URL:http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/2195?key=20000101200001019558554 UID:9558554@illinois.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20120214T114112Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120424T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120424T150000 SUMMARY:INHS Seminar CREATED:20110915T100000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120118T110000Z CATEGORIES:Lecture ORGANIZER:jmu@illinois.edu URL:http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/2195?key=20000101200001019558555 UID:9558555@illinois.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20120214T114112Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120425T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120425T130000 SUMMARY:Sustainability Seminar Series CREATED:20111214T110000Z DESCRIPTION:Ms. Schneemann will discuss water conservation measures and w ater supply planning in Illinois. LAST-MODIFIED:20111214T110000Z LOCATION:Illinois Sustainable Technology Center\, One E. Hazelwood Drive\ , Champaign\, IL 61820 CONTACT:Nancy Holm ORGANIZER:nholm@illinois.edu URL:http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/2195?key=200001012000010113535945 UID:13535945@illinois.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20120214T114112Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20120430T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20120430T110000 SUMMARY:Climate and Severe Weather CREATED:20111101T100000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20111101T100000Z LOCATION:Rm 101\, Natural Resources Bldg.\, 615 E. Peabody CATEGORIES:Seminar CONTACT:Ed. Smith 217-244-2773 ORGANIZER:ecsmith1@illinois.edu URL:http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/2195?key=200001012000010111601539 UID:11601539@illinois.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR