Sustainability Task Force


The Sustainability Task Force, appointed by the Office of the Provost in Fall 2004, played an important role in establishing the Center for Sustainability. Members appointed to the task force were:

Jeff Severin, Manager, Environmental Stewardship Program, Chair
Laura Adams, Student
Anton Bengtson, Student
Jason Boots, Student
Karl Brooks, Assistant Professor, Environmental Studies and History
Rebecca Bruce, Student
Dennis Lane, Professor, Environmental Engineering
Mike Russell, Director, Department of Environment, Health, and Safety
Stacey Swearingen White, Assistant Professor, Urban Planning

Others who joined the effort in support of the Center include:
Celeste Fish, Student
Rod Ideker, Chevron Energy Solutions
Emelia LaFortune, Student
Chris Proctor, Student
Brian Sifton, Student
Cindy Strecker, Energy Program Manager, Facilities Operations
Tom Waechter, Assistant Director, Design and Construction Management

We would like to express our appreciation for these individuals and others who participated in this process for their contribution to a sustainable future for KU.

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