Checking into Sustainability at the Hotel at Auburn University
Post contributed by Emily Hedrick, Office of Sustainability Intern The herb garden nestled in beside the Hotel's pool. The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center is known for its partnership with the university, outstanding southern hospitality, and forward-thinking processes for a successful business. Last fall, Conference Sales Manager…
adminAugust 31, 2016
Sustainability in Action: Matt Preisser
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
Storms Can’t Stop Sustainability Picnic!
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
Auburn University Launches New Sustainability Map
Post contributed by Matthew Preisser, Office of Sustainability Intern Over the course of the past year, interns at the Office of Sustainability, in conjunction with the Office of Information Technology, worked to create a new interactive feature for the Auburn Map. This addition to the map will allow viewers to see…
adminAugust 29, 2016
Sustainability Research Lightning Session
Post contributed by Dr. Nanette Chadwick, Director of Academic Sustainability Programs As part of the university-wide "This is Research Faculty Symposium" on September 16, there will be a series of lightning sessions. These lightning sessions are designed to help faculty learn about others who share their interests and with whom they may…
adminAugust 26, 2016
Is Green the Color of the Hospitality Industry?
Post contributed by Dr. Imran Rahman, Assistant Professor, Department of Nutrition, Dietetics, and Hospitality Management, College of Human Sciences "Business is the economic engine of our Western culture, and if it could be transformed to truly serve nature as well as ourselves, it could become essential to our rescue." -…
adminAugust 22, 2016
Auburn University is Tackling Stadium and Tailgate Waste
Gameday Recycling student volunteers pause for a quick photo before distributing recycling bags to tailgaters. Post Contributed by Joan Hicken, Coordinator, Waste Reduction & Recycling Department Gameday Recycling is an opportunity for the university to demonstrate to the campus community that recycling and waste reduction activities are not limited to…
adminAugust 17, 2016
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…
adminApril 29, 2016
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…
adminApril 1, 2016
