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
Driving into the Future: Auburn’s Electric Vehicle Showcase Event Newsletter Archived UpdatesSustainable Development Goal 7

Driving into the Future: Auburn’s Electric Vehicle Showcase Event

by Kaylee Dimock, Office of Sustainability This Jaguar brand EV owner displayed multiple adaptors that can be used to charge the car. Last Monday Drive Electric Alabama Chapter, the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition, The City of Auburn, Energy Alabama, Alabama Power, Auburn University Office of Parking Services, The Office of…
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September 30, 2022
Campus Engagement ASSESSMENT: AUBURN UNIVERSITY’S STARS REPORT Newsletter Archived UpdatesSTARS: Sustainability Tracking Assessment And Rating SystemSustainable Development Goal 12Sustainable Development Goal 13Sustainable Development Goal 4

Campus Engagement ASSESSMENT: AUBURN UNIVERSITY’S STARS REPORT

by Randy Martin, Office of Sustainability Auburn’s vision and mission statement declares, “Auburn University is dedicated to improving the lives of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education...”. We can’t have a forward-thinking education without teaching sustainability. Sustainability is already permeating every facet of our lives.…
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September 30, 2022
Employees Welcomed & Encouraged to Engage with Office of Sustainability Newsletter Archived Updates

Employees Welcomed & Encouraged to Engage with Office of Sustainability

Given Auburn’s commitment to sustainability as a core value and guiding principle for its operations, instruction, research, and outreach, it makes an excellent topic for Auburn faculty, administrators, and staff to explore as a part of their professional development.  To get you started, we have assembled some resources you may find useful…
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September 20, 2022