For Immediate Release: April 21, 2010
Media Contact: Marketing and Communication Department
For the Greener Good Lecture Series: Sustainable Schools Media Advisory
Panelists discuss why greener schools mean a brighter future
WHO
Panelists:
Dr. Howard Frumkin, Special Assistant to the Director for Climate Change and Health, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Steve Turckes, Director, K-12 Educational Facilities Group, Perkins+Will
A representative from the U.S. Department of Education
Joanne Silberner, Health Correspondent, National Public Radio (moderator)
WHAT
Sustainable Schools
Schools house the nation’s most precious resource, yet many expose children to off-gasing toxins, are built in far-flung locations, and lack sunlight, potentially contributing to vitamin D deficiencies.
Expert healthcare, design, and education panelists convene to share ideas for building primary schools that help our children improve physically and academically. Learn about the art and science of education environments and discover why greener schools mean a brighter future for us all.
VIRTUAL Q & A
Have a question for the panel? Submit your question to the National Building Museum for the
opportunity to have it included in the moderator’s questions to the panel. You can submit your question online by visiting go.nbm.org/FGGquestions or email your question to editor@nbm.org.
WHERE
National Building Museum
401 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
(Judiciary Square Metro, Red Line)
$12 Museum member; $20 Non-member; Free for students with valid ID.
Prepaid registration required. Walk-in registration based on availability.
Complimentary tickets available for press with proper credentials
WHEN
Thursday, April 29, 2010
6:30 – 8:00 pm
CONTACT
Tara Miller, tmiller@nbm.org, 202.272.2448, ext. 3201
SPONSOR
For the Greener Good lecture series is presented by The Home Depot Foundation.
The National Building Museum is America’s leading cultural institution dedicated to advancing the quality of the built environment by educating people about its impact on their lives. Through its exhibitions, educational programs, online content, and publications, the Museum has become a vital forum for the exchange of ideas and information about the world we build for ourselves. Public inquiries: 202.272.2448 or visit www.nbm.org. Connect with us on Twitter: @BuildingMuseum and Facebook.
