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Be the Dot. Be the Difference.

Post contributed by Kyle Kimel, Office of Sustainability Intern We.Auburn looks to create a campus culture where all forms of violence are not tolerated. Green Dot is the technique and action of stepping into a hostile situation and diffusing it in the most positive way possible. It can be to…
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April 29, 2016
STARSUpdates

From Earth Day to Sustainability and STARS: Making a Significant Difference

“Auburn University is committed to integrating sustainability into all aspects of the University including: operations, instruction, research and outreach activities.  Auburn University considers sustainability a core value and strives for excellence in sustainability through continuous assessment and improvement.” -- Auburn University Sustainability Policy Statement First Earth Day demonstration in Philadelphia.…
Mike Kensler
April 18, 2016
Guest PostsUpdates

Waste Not, Want Not with Tiger Dining

Post Contributed by Gwen Ward, Administrative Assistant, Campus Dining Students can get made to order food at many locations on campus. Let’s imagine…close your eyes and envision yourself seated at a large table sharing a meal with your family and friends.  The banquet table is piled high with mounds of…
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April 1, 2016
Sustainability in ActionUpdates

Sustainability in Action: Joan Hicken

Joan Hicken works to provide the Auburn Family with recycling options while on campus. Joan Hicken, Waste Reduction and Recycling Coordinator at Auburn University, has found that traditionally people tend to recycle out of an inherent desire to do what is right. Joan says the Waste Reduction & Recycling Department…
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April 1, 2016
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I Love Trash

Post contributed by Joan Hicken, Coordinator, Waste Reduction & Recycling Department Auburn University’s Waste Reduction and Recycling Department (WRRD) is working to increase the university’s efforts to be more sustainable. WRRD manages all waste contracts on campus and provides waste and recycling services to the university community. The recycling program…
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March 30, 2016
Guest PostsUpdates

Wide Selection of Sustainability Courses Offered in Fall 2016

Post contributed by Dr. Nanette Chadwick, Director of Academic Sustainability Programs Students in the Intro to Sustainability course learn about stormwater management from Jeff Dumars. Academic Sustainability Programs has compiled a guide to all of the courses offered during the Fall 2016 semester, which relate to the Minor in Sustainability…
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March 30, 2016
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Bike Share Basics

Maybe you’ve noticed lately, all of the cool kids on campus can be spotted riding War Eagle Bicycles around campus. How can you be a cool kid that rides an orange and blue bike from class to class? Well, it’s pretty easy. First, you need to download the Social Bicycles…
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March 29, 2016
Updates

Join Our Team: Now Taking Applications for 2016-17 Interns

2015-16 Interns: Rebecca Oliver, Kristin Dobbs, Hallie Nelson (Front Row L to R); Taylor Craft, Kyle Kimel, Matthew Preisser (Back Row, L to R). The Auburn University Office of Sustainability is offering unpaid student internship opportunities for the 2016-17 school year beginning with the Fall semester in August. Students interested…
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February 29, 2016

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