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Collaborative Research Luncheon: Circular Economies: Securing a Sustainable Supply Chain

📅 Tuesday, October 6, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
🌆 Lawrence, KS

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How do we make, use, waste and/or reuse things? What does sustainable energy mean for the economy and planetary health? Please join us for a Collaborative Research Luncheon on circular economies. The luncheon will feature a panel of experts, table-based conversations, and opportunities for networking. Collaborative Res...

How do we make, use, waste and/or reuse things? What does sustainable energy mean for the economy and planetary health? Please join us for a Collaborative Research Luncheon on circular economies. The luncheon will feature a panel of experts, table-based conversations, and opportunities for networking. Collaborative Research Luncheon: Circular Economies Tuesday, Oct. 6 | 12 – 1:30 p.m. Malott Room, Kansas Union Register today Panelists: Alan Allgeier, Don W. Green Professor of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering, and director, Center for Environmentally Beneficial CatalysisSharon Billings, University Distinguished Professor, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, and senior scientist, Kansas Biological Survey & Center for Ecological ResearchBeth Embry, assistant professor, Management & EntrepreneurshipMark Shiflett, Foundation Distinguished Professor, Chemical & Petroleum Engineering, and director, Environmentally Applied Refrigerant Technology Hub (EARTH)Same Time Next Week will keep the conversation going, offering extended time and consultation to expand on ideas and possibilities that emerged over lunch the week before. Same Time Next Week: Circular Economies Wednesday, Oct. 13 | 12 – 1 p.m. The Commons (Spooner Hall) Register at the Oct. 6 luncheon

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The Kansas Union is a historic and beloved student union on the University of Kansas campus offering large event spaces, study areas, dining options, and student-run programs including a top-rated college radio station. It hosts over 28 reservable spaces across three buildings, making it a central hub for meetings, con...

The Kansas Union is a historic and beloved student union on the University of Kansas campus offering large event spaces, study areas, dining options, and student-run programs including a top-rated college radio station. It hosts over 28 reservable spaces across three buildings, making it a central hub for meetings, conferences, and community events. The venue fosters a strong sense of community and belonging through its welcoming spaces and diverse programming.