South Bend Green Drinks with Geory Kurtzhals
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 5:30–7:30 PM
- LocationO'Rourkes
- DescriptionSenior Director of Notre Dame Sustainability, Geory Kurtzhals, will overview current sustainability initiatives on campus, including some highlights of Notre Dame's decarbonization journey. An optional walking tour of a few campus locations will be offered, weather permitting.
- Websitehttps://green.nd.edu/events/2024/04/16/south-bend-green-drinks-with-geory-kurtzhals/
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