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War Eagle Recycling Challenge: Residence Halls Compete to Build Better Recycling Habits EventsOffice Guest Blog Posts

Blog post title: War Eagle Recycling Challenge: Residence Halls Compete to Build Better Recycling Habits

Written by Cassidy Hartog Each year, students from across the country and around the world arrive at Auburn University with different experiences and knowledge about recycling. Because recycling guidelines vary from place to place, many students may be unsure about what can and cannot be recycled on campus. This presents…
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October 13, 2026
Sustainability Picnic 2026: Growing Ideas, Inspiring Change EventsSustainable Development Goal 17

Blog post title: Sustainability Picnic 2026: Growing Ideas, Inspiring Change

The flourishing landscape of the Donald E. Davis Arboretum was abuzz with more than our beloved pollinators at this year’s Sustainability Picnic. On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, Auburn University Office of Sustainability and co-sponsors converged on the lawns and winding garden trails to host the annual event. With over 400…
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September 3, 2026
Join the Fun: Finding Franklin: A Common Book AUmazing Race Event AnnouncementsEvents

Blog post title: Join the Fun: Finding Franklin: A Common Book AUmazing Race Event

The annual Common Book Program introduces new students to the university’s community through a shared reading that encourages critical thinking, meaningful dialogue, and engagement beyond the classroom. For 2026, the university has selected Ben & Me: In Search of a Founder’s Formula for a Long and Useful Life. This book…
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June 18, 2026
One Night, Many Voices – Finding Community Around Alabama’s Waters EventsSustainable Development Goal 14Sustainable Development Goal 17

Blog post title: One Night, Many Voices – Finding Community Around Alabama’s Waters

By Cole Bedics* Alabama is a very diverse state, a fact you have probably heard of before. We lead the nation in freshwater biodiversity. Another fact you may be unaware of: Alabama has one of the highest extinction rates in the nation. The juxtaposition of what we have and what we have lost is astounding, and it is a largely unknown reality to…
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April 16, 2026
Our Future, Our Time: Future Council Film Screening EventsSustainable Development Goal 12Sustainable Development Goal 17Sustainable Development Goal 9

Blog post title: Our Future, Our Time: Future Council Film Screening

By Sarah Reilein* On Thursday, February 26, 2026, the Office of Sustainability held its next screening in our spring semester film series: Future Council. This 2024 documentary follows Damon Gameau as he takes eight kids on a road trip across Europe to seek solutions to our greatest ecological challenges.   Throughout the film, the children confront a symbolic character named “Groth.” “Groth” represents humanity’s constant pursuit of more and its negative impact on the planet.  Spinning off the word…
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March 18, 2026
From Mug to Masterpiece: Create and Cultivate 2025 EventsOffice Guest Blog PostsSustainable Development Goal 12Sustainable Development Goal 17

Blog post title: From Mug to Masterpiece: Create and Cultivate 2025

Last Wednesday, the Office of Sustainability joined the Auburn University Libraries at their Innovation & Research Commons (I&RC) to host a one-of-a-kind sustainable crafting experience. As a part of the I&RC’s MiniMake series, attendees were encouraged to bring their own mugs and transform them into cute and functional planters. Create…
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September 29, 2025