This story originally appeared on the Mike Ilitch School of Business website.

Dave Stangis, vice president of corporate responsibility and chief sustainability officer for Campbell Soup and a Wayne State University alumnus, returns to his alma mater on Thursday, Jan. 31 to speak on his professional experiences and the latest trends in sustainability. Stangis earned his M.S. in occupational and environmental health from the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in 1989.

Stangis' lecture will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Mike Ilitch School of Business. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.

In addition to offering remarks and participating in an audience Q&A, Stangis will also receive the inaugural Warrior Corporate Citizen Award from the Mike Ilitch School of Business and the Center for the Study of Citizenship in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Dave Stangis is a widely respected executive, author and thought leader with more than 25 years of varied experience leveraging strategic public affairs, corporate responsibility, sustainability and communication principles to generate business and brand value. He was twice named one of the 100 Most Influential People in Business Ethics by Ethisphere Magazine and was recognized as one of the Top 100 Thought Leaders in Trustworthy Business Behavior by Trust Across America for four years straight.

The Mike Ilitch School of Business is located at 2771 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48201. Paid parking is available in Olympia Development's Temple West Garage at 123 Temple St. There is also a free campus shuttle that runs directly from the west end of WSU Parking Structure 1 off Palmer to the Ilitch School.

Please register today to attend or contact ilitchbusiness@wayne.edu for more information.