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For the first event in the Bentley University Net Impact Speaker Series, students welcome Senator Benjamin Downing, Massachusetts State Senator and chairman of the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy, to campus to talk to students about his career path, current Massachusetts legislation surrounding clean energy, and how student and can get more involved in sustainability initiatives.

About Senator Downing:

Benjamin B. Downing (D- Pittsfield) was first elected to the Massachusetts Senate on November 7, 2006 and was re-elected in 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2014. Senator Downing represents the 52 communities of the Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin & Hampden District, proudly serving the largest Senate district in the Commonwealth.

Senator Downing serves as the Senate chairman of the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy, which is tasked with reviewing all legislative matters concerning renewable and non-renewable energy sources. He is also the chairman of the Senate Committee on Redistricting.

read more on Senator Downing's website.

This Event is Co-sponsored by Bentley University's Valente Center for Arts & Sciences.