Feeling Powerless in the Face of Climate Change? Here’s Hope.
Post contributed by Kyle G. Crider, Energy Project Manager, Alabama Environmental Council and the Alabama Solar Knowledge Project Citizens gather to learn more about how to advocate for solutions to climate change. Last night, I was one of more than 40 diverse folks of all ages, ethnicities, and religious backgrounds…
adminOctober 24, 2016
The Maturation of Solar Photovoltaic Energy Generating Facilities in the Southeast US
Post contributed by Dr. Sushil H. Bhavnani, Professor, Henry M. Burt Jr. Endowed Chair, Associate Chair, Department of Mechanical Engineering In July 2016, it was reported (WSFA-TV) that a solar photovoltaic generation facility was being developed in nearby Macon Co., AL. The plant will generate 10 MW on an 80-acre…
adminOctober 24, 2016
Guide Available for Sustainability Courses Offered in Spring
Post contributed by Dr. Nanette Chadwick, Director of Academic Sustainability Programs As we do around the middle of each semester, Academic Sustainability Programs has produced a guide to sustainability courses offered at Auburn for Spring Semester 2017. This guide can be used by students as you get ready to complete…
adminOctober 5, 2016
Cuba: The Great Sustainability Experiment
Post contributed by Kaitlin Robb, Office of Sustainability Intern When I decided to study abroad, I wanted to go somewhere unique. I’ve always dreamt of visiting Greece or Italy, mostly because of the food, but I knew I had one chance to study abroad and needed to choose wisely. When…
adminOctober 4, 2016
Director’s Corner: Citizenship and Sustainability
“We’ve all but forgotten that public participation is the very soul of democratic citizenship, and that it can profoundly enrich our lives.” Paul Rogat Loeb, Soul of a Citizen The future of our nation and the planet we inhabit depends on our willingness to more fully exercise our rights and…
Mike KenslerSeptember 29, 2016
Sustainability in Action: Stefanie Francisco
In about a month, on November 8, millions of Americans will head to the nearest poll to cast their ballots for president. This year’s race is widely contested, and many people are anxious to make their voice heard through their vote. However in the months and years between major elections,…
adminSeptember 29, 2016
Out of Many, One
Post contributed by Ben Jones, '14, Canvass Director Ben Jones celebrating with a view. In the United States of America, one of our mottos is ‘E Pluribus Unum.’ It means ‘Out of many, one.’ When I think of citizenship, I often contemplate this phrase. I have worked on five political…
adminSeptember 28, 2016
