Focus the Nation

Pittsburgh, 2009

Events

• Keynote address by Peter Tertzakian: "Beyond Boom to Bust: The Changing World of Energy"

  February 4, 2009, McConomy Auditorium, 7:00 P.M.

  Peter Tertzakian is the author of the best-selling book A Thousand Barrels a Second: The Coming Oil Break Point and the Challenges Facing an Energy Dependent World. He also works as the chief energy economist of ARC Financial Corporation, one of the world's leading energy focused private equity firms. In 2008, the oil and gas industry went from record boom to record bust in the span of a few short months. On top of that, there are the ongoing issues of environment, energy security, and economic prosperity high on the list of global policy makers. What lies ahead as we go into 2009 and beyond? What do the events of 2008 mean to the evolution of energy commodities and the repercussions to the North American oil and gas industry? Peter Tertzakian will discuss the changes that have led us to the current situation; explore the dynamics of today's energy commodities; offer go-forward perspectives on the sustainability of trends and prices; and interpret what it all means to North America's upstream oil and gas industry.

• Webcast and discussion:
  "The First 100 Days"

  February 5, 2009, Mellon Auditorium in Posner Hall (Tepper School), 7:00 PM

  The web cast, "The First 100 Days," will focus on recommendations for the Obama administration from the Presidential Climate Action Project (PCAP). Come learn about what cap-and-trade policies are being considered by our nation's leaders and how they might affect Americans. Discussion will be lead by Cliff Davidson, Carnegie Mellon professor of civil and environmental engineering.

• Focus the Nation Teach-In

  February 6th 2009, University Center, 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM

  Come to the University Center on Friday Feb. 6th to learn about and discuss the latest in climate change policy, economics, and technology. Throughout the day, Carnegie Mellon University faculty and staff, as well as Pittsburgh-based environmental groups, will present their knowledge and expertise on a host of climate change topics including how buildings can be made more sustainable; how communities can be engaged in citing decisions for clean energy; alternative transportation in Pittsburgh; plus more. Learn about how you fit into climate change issues, and what you can do about them.

• Local Lunch

  February 6th

  Enjoy a $5 lunch made with fresh food from right here in Pittsburgh! The Local Lunch will feature food from farms from in and around the Pittsburgh area. As you dine on local produce, learn about local farming and environmental initiatives from groups based in Pittsburgh.

• The Green Social

  February 6th, 5pm - 1am

  Part 1: A social networking forum for folks interested in environmental issues will be hosted in Schatz Dining room from 5pm - 8pm. Enjoy snacks and beverages while networking with young professionals working to protect the environment!

  Part 2: University Center LATE NIGHT: Dance 'til you're Green in the Face
  Sustainable Earth teams up with Ballroom Dance Club to host a Green Dance and Mixer. Learn how to salsa while learning how to live sustainably!