Call for Papers

A call for papers has been issued for the 4th International Conference on Environmental Management for Sustainable Universities to be held June 26-30,2006, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. The conference is hosted by the Global Environmental Management (GEM) Education Center, a center within the College of Natural Resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

The revised deadline for submitting abstracts is April 3, 2006. Review is now underway for abstracts already submitted and presenters are being notified so they may make travel arrangements. Should you have questions about the status of your submission e-mail conference planners at EMSU.2006@uwsp.edu.

The conference comprises six thematic tracks that examine the interaction between universities and communities in promotion sustainable practices:

Informing local Smart Growth decisions
Engaging business and industry commitment
Enhancing intercultural understanding in the neighborhood
Greening energy systems
Introducing best environmental facilities management operations
Educating for sustainable livelihoods

For more detail on thematic tracks click here.

On-line submission of Abstract

or mail to:

Global Environmental Management Education Center
Attention: EMSU 2006, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
800 Reserve Street, Stevens Point, WI, USA 54481

or email to: EMSU.2006@uwsp.edu

Papers should focus on how universities connect with the broader community, spurring interest in and action toward sustainable practices. Presenters are encouraged to feature examples of success in building partnerships beyond campuses. Presentations will be 15 minutes with 5 additional minutes for questions.

In submitting abstracts adhere to the following guide:

The conference language is English
Limit abstracts to 200 words
Do not include graphs, charts or other graphics
Title, authors' names and postal addresses shall be centered at the top of the page with spaces separating the title, authors' names and addresses from the remainder of the abstract text.
Title Shall be in bold
The name of the author who will present the paper shall be underlined
Indicate that conference theme(s) to be addressed
Indicate whether a full paper or poster will be presented.
Font is Times New Roman, 12 points.
Software is Microsoft Word
Include mail address, email address, phone number and fax number of presenting author.
Abstracts must be postmarked by April 3, 2006.