Shades of Green Past
Spring 2010
A collaboration begun early last year by a group of graduate students and their faculty, Dr. Dee Sams, with consultant JaLynn Hudnall and GC alumnus Carl Perazzola, Deputy Chief of Corrosion Prevention, USAF, culminated in a spring 2010 event at GC’s Milledgeville campus. The spring event was composed of a panel of sustainability experts and GC’s Chair of the campus Sustainability Council, Dr. Doug Oetter. Due to its initial success, a second Shades of Green symposium was held September 28 in the A&S Auditorium. It was presented by the COB Office of Career Services, and sponsored by Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) and the Global Business Student Leaders Association (GBSLA).
Dr. Matthew Liao-Troth, Dean of the J. Whitney Bunting College of Business, welcomed over 200 students, faculty and guest panelists including: Michael P. Chaloult, Jr., Principal and VP, Architect, SP Design Group; Charles W. Hammock, Jr., VP of Andrews, Hammock and Powell, Inc.; Christy Kovac, Project Manager, Chris R. Sheridan & Co.; Leesa Carter, Director, U.S. Green Building Council—Georgia Chapter; and Dr. Doug Oetter, Associate Professor, GC. The panel discussed the benefits of sustainable buildings (LEED certified buildings), sustainable careers, and preparation for sustainable careers.
Fall 2009
Interim Dean Dale Young, J Whitney Bunting College of Business, COB Career Center, the Masters of Business Ethics and Global Relations class members, the International Business Club, and the Students in Free Enterprise Club hosted a panel discussion on sustainability (Shades of Green) on Fall 2009 in the A&S Auditorium. The program was designed to offer students the opportunity to explore green careers in business, education, government and the US Military; as well as learn how sustainability efforts are impacting how we live and conduct business. The panelist included sustainability leaders in industry: Jimmy Autry, Sr. VP - Flint Energy; Ross Harding, President/CEO – Energy Launch Partners LLC, Verdant Resources LLC & Global Algae Systems, Inc.; JaLynn Hudnall, President - Ravenwood Forest Consultants, and Pete Kelly, Environmental Controller – Frito-Lay. Dr. Doug Oetter, Associate Professor – Georgia College & State University represented the education field. Representatives from the federal government included Judah Bradley, Chief Energy Officer - Robins Air Force; Dr. Art Howard, Program Manager for Conservation & Awareness – Robins Air Force, and Carl Perazzola , Deputy Chief of the Air Force Corrosion Prevention & Control Office – Robins Air Force. The panel session was followed by refreshments and networking. Approximately 150 individuals attended including students, community members, faculty and staff.
2008
Shades of Green began on a small scale with Carl Perazzola, Deputy Office Chief of Corrosion Prevention USAF, and alum of Georgia College, speaking in Dr. Sams’ Business Ethics and Global Issue master’s course. The students loved the experience and suggest more events like this one. The following semester, a webinar was produced with Monica Ospina of O’Trade in Canada and Carl Perazzola in the GC classroom at GC Milledgeville campus. This global/local event was once again a hit with the masters’ students enrolled in the course. Students commented on how important the event was in bringing the textbook and classroom lectures full circle into the business world.
