Director’s Corner: The Essence of Leadership
“Leaders have a significant role in creating the state of mind that is the society. They can serve as symbols of the moral unity of the society. They can express the values that hold the society together. Most important, they can conceive and articulate goals that lift people out of…
Mike KenslerJanuary 10, 2019
Spend Spring Break Making a Difference
Uniontown community members exercising their rights and demanding action. Photo credit: Black Belt Citizens Fighting for Health & Justice. We've teamed up with Auburn's Office of Inclusion & Diversity to host an opportunity for students to experience the Black Belt region of Alabama on an alternative Spring Break trip that boasts…
adminJanuary 9, 2019
Leading Like a King
Post contributed by Dawn Morgan, Coordinator for Student Leadership Programs, Office of Student Involvement, Auburn University Student Affairs With a new year comes a new opportunity to reflect on our impact on the world. For many, it’s a time to set a resolution to change a personal attribute. A recent trend…
adminJanuary 8, 2019
An Eye-Opening Experience Abroad
Post contributed by Ethan Heard, Sophomore at Auburn University Over the past month and a half, I have been all over the world. My journey started when I landed in Dunedin, New Zealand, and it ended in Nadi, Fiji. Now I know what you are wondering how that could be…
adminJanuary 8, 2019
Applications Open for Sustainability in the Curriculum Workshop
Is this the year for you? An invitation to the Summer 2019 Fall Line Project and Faculty Awards “Green Curriculum, Green Campus, Green City” Faculty are invited to enhance your teaching and engagement with environmental and social issues by participating in the 9th year of the Fall Line Project, May…
adminJanuary 8, 2019
Director’s Corner: December 24, 1968: The Gift
“Oh, my God!” Bill Anders December 24, 2018, will be the 50th anniversary of one of the greatest, yet most neglected, gifts humanity has ever received. It was witnessed directly by three American men, Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders, and a photograph of that event was shared with…
Mike KenslerDecember 4, 2018
Over The Rainbow – Sustainability in New Zealand
Post contributed by By Mary Jo Berkstresser, Senior in Natural Resources Management I love nature. I have always loved being outside and surrounding myself with the beauty and might of the outdoors. Because of this, I decided to go to Auburn to get a degree in Natural Resources Management in…
adminDecember 4, 2018
AU Transportation Services Launches Parking App Just in Time for Finals
Post contributed by Taylor Kraabel, Office of Sustainability Intern The days of roaming aimlessly through the library and stadium parking decks are no more as AU Transportation Services introduces their app, War Eagle Parking. This app provides students, staff, and the community with real time information on parking spaces, even…
adminDecember 4, 2018