Utilizing the dynamic sustainability learning opportunities available to students on campus, Cedar Valley College is launching a living lab initiative on Oct. 22.

A living laboratory gives college students the hands-on work skills they need as part of the college education they receive in academic and technical programs.

The initiative will be officially presented at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22 in the D Building at CVC, followed at 1 p.m. by a nationwide webcast titled “Empowering Change on Campus and in the Community” that will feature higher education sustainability leaders discussing ways in which students can make a difference, be a part of sustainability solutions and build careers with “green” jobs.

The CVC Living Lab Initiative will focus on four components:

•  Buildings – Students will partner with CVC Facilities to attain hands-on work skills as part of the curriculum, which includes monitoring electric meters in each college building to gather 

• Energy – Performance technology students and Facilities will partner in installing a ceramic sculpture with moving parts powered by solar energy. 

• Transportation – Marketing students will work with the college marketing
department to promote the safe use of a web-based carpooling app that is
currently available through the DCCCD website. 

• Community – Students will help conduct energy audits in the neighboring
community of Cedar Hill to provide data and recommendations to home residents and commercial businesses on how they can reduce energy costs. 

Info: Henry Martinez, marketing and public relations, 972-860-8142 or hmartinez@dcccd.edu.

Event Location: 
Cedar Valley College
3030 North Dallas Ave D Building
Lancaster , TX
Date and Time: 
Wednesday, October 22, 2014 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm