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Blog category: Archived Updates

Archived announcements and updates posted on the blog from the Office of Sustainability.

Director’s Corner: Less Bad Isn’t Good Enough Archived UpdatesDirector's CornerSustainable Development Goal 12

Blog post title: Director’s Corner: Less Bad Isn’t Good Enough

“This is the ultimate failure of the ‘be less bad’ approach: a failure of the imagination.” - McDonough and Braungart, Cradle to Cradle I recently gave a presentation about mental models, which are unexamined and systemically flawed assumptions that blind us and limit us to familiar ways of thinking and…
Mike Kensler
October 4, 2022
Engagement through the lens of the Academic Sustainability Program Archived UpdatesGuest Blog PostsSustainable Development Goal 4

Blog post title: 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 Archived UpdatesGuest Blog PostsSustainable Development Goal 3

Blog post title: 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 Archived UpdatesGuest Blog PostsSustainability Auburn Alumni AffiliateSustainable Development Goal 2Sustainable Development Goal 7

Blog post title: 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 Archived UpdatesSustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 10Sustainable Development Goal 4

Blog post title: 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 Archived UpdatesSustainable Development Goal 7

Blog post title: 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