Scottsdale Community College Professor Shares the Way to Green Design in our Homes

~ Professional Designer Marcia Gonzales of SCC to Address American Association of University Women’s Scottsdale General Meeting ~

Scottsdale, AZ (October 12, 2009) – On October 17, Marcia Gonzales, ASID, will discuss how to choose green interior products and finishes for our homes.  Ms. Gonzales will show examples of different interior materials and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various products for flooring, walls, furniture, and finishes.  She will also discuss LEED, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design: What it is and why should consumers know how it impacts us? 

The meeting will be both informative and light, and there will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.

Ms. Gonzales graduated with a Masters of Science Degree in Design Theory, Methodology, and Criticism from ASU in 1996.  She also has a B.S. in Vocational Education from University of Arizona and an AS degree in Interior Design from Scottsdale Community College (SCC).  She has practiced as a residential designer in Scottsdale and the Valley since 1984, consulting with contractors and homeowners to work as a team approach.

A member of AAUW, Gonzales is currently a full time faculty member at Scottsdale Community College where she teaches Interior Materials and Kitchen & Bath Studio classes.  She is also a professional member of American Society of Interior Designers and is the student group advisor at SCC.  She advises the Emerging Young Builders Club on campus, which is a branch of the United States Green Building Council.

Please join us Oct. 17 at Scottsdale Community College, 9000 E. Chaparral Rd. (Student Center, Turquoise Room), from 10am – noon for this interesting and informative discussion.  Social Time: 10:00-10:30 am, General Meeting: 10:30 am – noon. Parking is available in Lot A.  For a college map and facility location, go to http://skynet.sc.maricopa.edu/maps/scc_campus_map.php

The meeting is open to the public at no charge. 

For more information about the event, contact Joyce Yarbrough, 480-991-1556 or jkyarb@cox.net.

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Scottsdale Community College offers over 1,500 academic and non-credit classes each semester. Located on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, the campus is known for its serene atmosphere and beautiful plant and wildlife. With nearly 12,000 students, Scottsdale Community College is proud to offer high-quality, affordable programs in small class settings. From Motion Picture/Television Production and Culinary Arts to Nursing and American Indian Studies, students have a wide variety of programs from which to earn credits for university transfer, launch their careers, train for new ones, or pursue a special interest. The SCC Business Institute offers customized programs to meet the needs of local business. Scottsdale Community College is one of the ten Maricopa Community Colleges.

To learn about the many academic programs at Scottsdale Community College, call us at (480) 423-6000 or visit our website at www.scottsdalecc.edu.
 

AAUW, with its nationwide network of more than 100,000 members, 1,300 branches, and 500 college and university partners, has been a leading advocate for equity and education for women and girls for over 125 years. Founded in the U. S. in 1881 and known until recently as the American Association of University Women, AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research. The Scottsdale Branch has more than 160 members from Scottsdale and adjoining communities and is proudly celebrating its 47th year. It actively supports the AAUW mission through educational events for members and the public and through its special interest groups. 

More information about the organization and membership can be found on its websites, www.aauw.org and www.aauwscottsdale.org.

Media contacts:

Denise Kronsteiner
(480) 423-6567
denise.kronsteiner@sccmail.maricopa.edu

Ellen De Domenico

(480) 219-4474

ellen@ddcconsultants.com

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