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Academics Assessment: Auburn University’s Stars Report Newsletter Archived UpdatesSTARS: Sustainability Tracking Assessment And Rating SystemSustainable Development Goal 13Sustainable Development Goal 4

Academics Assessment: Auburn University’s Stars Report

by Randy Martin, Office of Sustainability Thousands of students attend universities and colleges for primarily one purpose, academics. Academics serve as the backbone of an institution. There are many things that people do and participate in tangentially to classes, but at the root, the university experience is in the classroom.…
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October 31, 2022
Developing a Future-oriented Workforce for Renewable Energy Industries Newsletter Archived UpdatesOffice Guest Blog PostsSustainable Development Goal 7

Developing a Future-oriented Workforce for Renewable Energy Industries

by Dr. Lauren E. Beckingham A collaborative NSF project between Auburn University (AU) Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (Lauren Beckingham) and Department of Geosciences (Karen McNeal) and Tuskegee University (TU) Department of Mechanical Engineering (John Solomon) aims to foster a much-needed workforce for renewable energy industries. The project seeks…
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October 27, 2022
Campus Changemaker: Chris Wyckoff Newsletter Archived UpdatesSustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 11Sustainable Development Goal 12Sustainable Development Goal 13Sustainable Development Goal 4Sustainable Development Goal 6

Campus Changemaker: Chris Wyckoff

by Camille Colter, Office of Sustainability Photo credit: AU Photographic Services As most of us know, the first year of college can be scary. The First Year Experience (FYE) Office helps students in this transition. FYE houses the orientation programs Camp War Eagle and Successfully Orienting Students, as well as…
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October 27, 2022
Engagement through the lens of the Academic Sustainability Program Newsletter Archived UpdatesOffice Guest Blog PostsSustainable Development Goal 4

Engagement through the lens of the Academic Sustainability Program

by Miriam Wyman Students who want to be involved in sustainability efforts during their college experience have an outlet with the Academic Sustainability Program, the Office of Sustainability, and various sustainability-related clubs and organizations around campus. A highlight for engagement is the SUST 5000 Senior Capstone course for the sustainability minor where students…
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October 4, 2022
Students find Smiles, Encouragement, and Community in the Whitewater Kayaking Club Newsletter Archived UpdatesOffice Guest Blog PostsSustainable Development Goal 3

Students find Smiles, Encouragement, and Community in the Whitewater Kayaking Club

by Zach Kalish Picture yourself suspended underwater, sitting upside-down in a blue abyss. Losing your breath, you lean forward and reach for the open air past your legs. Suddenly, your torso lunges backwards and your boat flips upright into the sunlight. Here, you are greeted with cheers and a breath…
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October 4, 2022
Alumni Spotlight: Kenzley Defler Newsletter Archived UpdatesOffice Guest Blog PostsSustainability Auburn Alumni AffiliateSustainable Development Goal 2Sustainable Development Goal 7

Alumni Spotlight: Kenzley Defler

Kenzley volunteering with the Campus Kitchens Project to reduce food waste and fight food insecurity. by Kenzley Defler, Energy Justice Organizer for Fairbanks Climate Action Coalition When reflecting on my personal engagement as a student at Auburn, I honestly don’t know quite where to begin. From running on the cross…
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October 4, 2022
Campus Changemaker: Katherine-Anne Davis Newsletter Archived UpdatesSustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 10Sustainable Development Goal 4

Campus Changemaker: Katherine-Anne Davis

by Camille Colter, Office of Sustainability Making waves is something Katherine-Anne (KA) Davis is used to. Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, KA is a surfing and warm weather lover. She became a student at Auburn University last year and is majoring in Apparel Merchandising with a minor in Sustainability Studies. She is…
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September 30, 2022