University Open Air: Using Eco-Friendly Products in 2023 and beyond
Individuals, households, and organizations use various products to satisfy essential needs. As concern for climate change and environmental problems heightens, there is the need to share information and create awareness of salient changes that will contribute towards system change and improve your local community. This course highlights some green products, including bamboo products, that individuals and organizations can use and promote to ensure a greener future for Mother Earth.
Stephen Tekpetey is a cross-functional professional with over a decade and a half of experience as an educator, researcher, and administrator. Stephen holds a Doctorate and Bachelor’s Degree from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. He is an MBA student at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School and works at New York Presbyterian Hospital (NYP). Before studying for a Graduate Certificate in Leadership Development at JHU, Stephen read a BSc in Natural Resource Management program from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana, West Africa. Outside work, Stephen enjoys reading religious books, listening to gospel music, and teaching.
*In cases of rain, classes will be either moved to the Prospect Park Boathouse or canceled. Registered patrons will be notified by email on the morning of each course day and are also encouraged to check the UOA webpage and BPL Presents’ Facebook and Twitter pages for updates.
University Open Air is generously supported by The Morris & Alma Schapiro Fund.
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