Post contributed by Jesse Westerhouse, President, Auburn University Student Government Association Student Government Association President, Jesse Westerhouse With the election right around the corner, there is constant talk of what needs to be done to improve on the problems our country is facing. The presidential election is the main driver…
adminSeptember 22, 2016
Matt on one of his many scuba diving adventures. Born in Florida and having ten years of scuba diving experience, it’s no wonder Matthew Preisser developed a love for the outdoors. His firsthand knowledge of the polluted water and dying wildlife in our oceans also began an interest in sustainability;…
adminAugust 31, 2016
Post contributed by Hallie Nelson, Office of Sustainability Intern This year’s Sustainability Picnic can be summed up pretty well by our Quote of the Week by Arthur Clarke, “All human plans subject to ruthless revision by Nature, or Fate, or whatever one preferred to call the powers behind the Universe.”…
adminAugust 30, 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…
adminMarch 30, 2016
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…
adminFebruary 29, 2016
Post contributed by Laure Butcher, Personal Training Coordinator, Campus Recreation We all need the benefit of someone else’s expertise at some point in our lives. Whether making a big decision or learning a new task, relying on the skills and experience of a professional is something we consider in all…
adminFebruary 19, 2016
Post contributed by Taylor Craft, Office of Sustainability Intern Aubie with Keynote Speaker, David Orr For a few days each year since 2006, folks from all over North America have come together to discuss one thing – sustainability. This year the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)…
adminNovember 3, 2015
