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

At the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day It’s Lessons Have Yet to be Learned. Director's CornerNewsletter Archived Updates

Blog post title: At the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day It’s Lessons Have Yet to be Learned.

“We invade tropical forests and other wild landscapes, which harbor so many species of animals and plants—and within those creatures, so many unknown viruses. We cut the trees; we kill the animals or cage them and send them to markets. We disrupt ecosystems, and we shake viruses loose from their…
Mike Kensler
March 31, 2020
Webinars, Documentaries, & Professional Development Opportunities Expanded Newsletter Archived Updates

Blog post title: Webinars, Documentaries, & Professional Development Opportunities Expanded

To support faculty, staff, and students during this time, we have updated our online resources.  OUR CALENDAR We now feature online events and webinars, instead of in-person events.  If you know of any upcoming sustainability-related webinars you think others would be interested in, please email them to sustain@auburn.edu.  SOLVE CLIMATE…
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March 24, 2020
What is the Connection Between Climate Change & Our Food System? Does What We Eat Really Make a Difference? Newsletter Archived UpdatesOffice Guest Blog PostsSustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 13

Blog post title: What is the Connection Between Climate Change & Our Food System? Does What We Eat Really Make a Difference?

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) set up by the World Meteorological Organization and the United Nations Environment concluded in its Fifth Assessment Report: “climate change is real and human activities are the main cause.” Dangerous greenhouse gas emissions, average global temperatures increasing, oceans warming, and sea-level rise; represent…
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March 2, 2020
Meet Me at the V.I.C.–Volunteer, Internship & Career Fair Newsletter Archived UpdatesOffice Guest Blog PostsSustainability in Action

Blog post title: Meet Me at the V.I.C.–Volunteer, Internship & Career Fair

The College of Human Sciences at Auburn University is home to many programs that promote living well through a focus on human health and well-being while igniting creativity to discover sustainable solutions for improving quality of life around the world. Beyond technical preparation, their graduates possess a broad worldview, a…
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March 2, 2020
Lee County Remembrance Project: Reflecting on the Past to Build a Better Future Newsletter Archived UpdatesOffice Guest Blog PostsSustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 10

Blog post title: Lee County Remembrance Project: Reflecting on the Past to Build a Better Future

In partnership with the Equal Justice Initiative, the Lee County Remembrance Project (LCRP) focuses on confronting the history of racial terror in Lee County and engaging the community through conversations about the narrative of racial injustices and the legacy of racial inequality in our community. In an effort to accomplish…
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February 3, 2020
Want to Make a Difference While Getting Paid? Apply Now to Join Our Team Newsletter Archived Updates

Blog post title: Want to Make a Difference While Getting Paid? Apply Now to Join Our Team

We’re seeking 4 students to join our team for the 2020-21 academic year! Students from the Office of Sustainability in Baltimore for the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education conference. In applying specific knowledge, skills, & talents to individual & team projects, student staff will: help cultivate…
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February 3, 2020