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Sustainability in Action: Sushil Bhavnani

Sushil Bhavnani has been an advocate for sustainability at Auburn University for more than 25 years in his role as the Henry M. Burt Chair in Mechanical Engineering researching renewable energy resources. Sushil describes himself and his accomplishments modestly, saying he hopes students take away valuable information from his teachings.…
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February 2, 2016
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Sustainability in Action: Michael Freeman

Auburn Alum and Staff Member, Michael Freeman The Auburn spirit is something so infectious that it’s almost inevitable to be captured by it once you’ve experienced it first-hand.  Growing up in Easley, South Carolina among a sea of Clemson fans, Michael Freeman became a War Eagle Auburn man after attending…
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October 16, 2015
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Sustainability in Action: Eric Smith

Eric Smith both promotes and practices wellness. Eric Smith is Director of Health Promotion and Wellness Services in the Division of Student Affairs at Auburn University.  The main goal of his office is “to create a healthier Auburn University,” with a particular focus on student learning and personal success. Individual…
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October 1, 2015
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Sustainability in Action: Rachael Gamlin

Rachael Gamlin Everywhere on Auburn’s campus, you can find students who are passionate about a wide variety of causes, and senior Rachael Gamlin is no exception. Growing up in Birmingham, she didn’t have much experience with Auburn until a college visit led her to fall in love with the university…
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August 6, 2015
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Sustainability in Action: Charlene LeBleu

Throughout the nation and here on Auburn’s campus, developers are beginning to focus more on creating buildings and landscapes that are both beautiful and sustainable. Charlene LeBleu, Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture, is one of the people working towards turning this idea into reality. Growing up in Saint Augustine, Florida,…
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April 3, 2015
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Sustainability In Action: Trey McDonald

Over the past decade, anthropogenic climate change has garnered huge amounts of attention, and for good reason. As average global temperatures increase, so does the number of people working to adapt to unavoidable changes and prevent the worst from happening.  Trey McDonald, Auburn alumnus, 2014 Spirit of Sustainability Award winner,…
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March 5, 2015
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Sustainability in Action: Wake Up Coffee Company

In recent years, consumers everywhere have started seeking more socially responsible products, and businesses have responded by significantly increasing their focus on providing these in a sustainable manner. A local leader in this area is Wake Up Coffee in downtown Auburn, owned by Wade and Megan Preston. Wade grew up in…
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February 5, 2015
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Sustainability in Action: Rosa Cantrell

Rosa Cantrell is an Auburn senior with a passion for real food – food that “truly nourishes producers,communities and the earth” (realfoodchallenge.org). From studying Agricultural Communications to leading the Auburn Real Food Challenge as its president, Rosa aspires to effect big changes in the food system at Auburn and beyond.…
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October 2, 2014
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Sustainability in Action: Mark Wilson

If there is one question that inspires and energizes Mark Wilson, Director of Civic Learning Initiatives in the College of Liberal Arts, it is “How can citizens work together for the public good?”   Mark has an abiding faith in people and the processes of democratic civic engagement that empower…
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September 5, 2014
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Sustainability in Action: Taryn Wilson

Making Time Count:  A Dedicated and Extremely Involved Sustainability Advocate by: Jaclyn Brass Office of Sustainability Intern Taryn Wilson,a junior in accounting, approaches life with an immovable determination and a core dedication to sustainability. From SGA involvement to recycling enthusiast, Taryn has embarked on a journey to effect change at…
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April 22, 2014