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Diverse Sustainability-Related Courses Offered for Spring Semester

Post contributed by Dr. Nanette Chadwick, Director of Academic Sustainability Programs, Office of the Provost Students on a water tour at the bog garden in the Arboretum. As students continue to enroll for spring courses this month, our program has put together a worksheet listing details about each of the…

adminOctober 29, 2015

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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…

adminOctober 16, 2015

Sustainability in Action Updates

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…

adminOctober 1, 2015

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A Summer in Icelandic Nature

Lupine flowers at the village during the midnight sun. This summer, I spent three months interning at Sólheimar Ecovillage in Iceland. About 100 people live in the village, including staff, volunteers, and Icelanders with special needs. I lived in a house with volunteers and interns from all over Europe and…

adminSeptember 30, 2015

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$5 off Auburn Apparel Made from Recycled Plastics

The Office of Sustainability is pleased to announce a new partnership between Auburn University and Renew Merchandise to provide $5 gift cards that can be redeemed at Renew Merchandisefor Auburn-branded merchandise. These products are made out of post-consumer recycled plastic bottles (rPET), and manufactured in accordance with fair labor practices…

adminSeptember 30, 2015

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Staples’ Contract with Auburn Supports Environmentally-Responsible Purchasing

Posted contributed by Melissa Morris, Executive Director of Procurement and Payment Services We are excited to share the benefits of Auburn’s new office supply agreement with Staples. Not only does Auburn receive savings off regularly listed prices for our most ordered items, we also have the ability to place online orders,…

adminSeptember 30, 2015

Guest Posts Updates

Sustainability is Now in the Core Curriculum

Post contributed by Dr. Nanette Chadwick, Director of Academic Sustainability Programs, Office of the Provost Last spring, I submitted an application to the Core Curriculum Committee (CCC) of Auburn University, for SUST 2000 Introduction to Sustainability, to become a Social Sciences option in the core curriculum. After discussion with the…

adminSeptember 30, 2015

Sustainability in Action Updates

Sustainability in Action: Don Andrae

Parking Services Director Don Andrae When Don Andrae, Auburn University Director of Parking Services, graduated from Columbus State University in computer science in 1970 there were no computer systems that could guarantee you a parking spot while reducing carbon emissions. Don may not have envisioned this software in 1970, but…

adminSeptember 4, 2015

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Tailgating Tips to Help Save Money & the Planet

It's time to break out the coolers, dust off the grill, and put up the tent, as we prepare for another great year of cheering on our Tigers. The impact of our presence, however, isn't just felt by opponents inside Jordan-Hare, but all across campus as thousands of fans converge…

adminSeptember 3, 2015

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Tackling Trash: Adopt-A-Spot Program Accepting Adopters

Members of Global Leadership Council maintain their spot. Is your group looking for a service opportunity? Would you like an easy way to help keep Auburn “the Loveliest Village on the Plains”? Then consider signing up for the Adopt-A-Spot (AAS) program today. The process of adopting a spot begins with…

adminAugust 31, 2015

Diverse Sustainability-Related Courses Offered for Spring Semester

Sustainability in Action: Michael Freeman

Sustainability in Action: Eric Smith

A Summer in Icelandic Nature

$5 off Auburn Apparel Made from Recycled Plastics

Staples’ Contract with Auburn Supports Environmentally-Responsible Purchasing

Sustainability is Now in the Core Curriculum

Sustainability in Action: Don Andrae

Tailgating Tips to Help Save Money & the Planet

Tackling Trash: Adopt-A-Spot Program Accepting Adopters

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