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Connecting Civic Engagement and Sustainability in East Alabama with the League of Women Voters Office Guest Blog PostsSustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 17

Blog post title: Connecting Civic Engagement and Sustainability in East Alabama with the League of Women Voters

What Is the League of Women Voters of East Alabama?  The League of Women Voters of East Alabama (LWVEA) is a local chapter of the League of Women Voters, a national, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people to participate in our democracy. Founded in 1920, shortly before the ratification of…
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September 30, 2026
Nature Journals and The Lost Art of Observation Office Guest Blog PostsSustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 3

Blog post title: Nature Journals and The Lost Art of Observation

By Michael Brunson* Photo by Michael Brunson One of my tried-and-true tools in my teaching toolkit is a field, or nature, journal.  Whether I am teaching a class on natural history, environmental interpretation, or outdoor recreation, having students keep a field journal throughout the semester has not only improved engagement and helped link classroom learning to the real world, but…
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April 28, 2026
Auburn Outdoors: Where Adventure Shapes Belonging Office Guest Blog PostsSustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 3

Blog post title: Auburn Outdoors: Where Adventure Shapes Belonging

By Keli Berkman* I was recently asked, “what does adventure look like to college students?” That’s a loaded question. Gone are the days of big vista kids. Not that big vistas are not, big. They just – aren’t it. Connection is the number one reason their getting outside. Not just…
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April 15, 2026
Building Community: The Impact of Project Uplift Office Guest Blog PostsSustainability in Action

Blog post title: Building Community: The Impact of Project Uplift

By Project Uplift* Project Uplift is such a special opportunity for Auburn students to build real, meaningful relationships while making a lasting impact in a child’s life. At its core, the program is about showing up consistently as a mentor and positive role model, helping children build confidence, strengthen self-esteem,…
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April 1, 2026
Natural Interconnectedness Office Guest Blog PostsSustainability Writing ContestSustainable Development Goal 17

Blog post title: Natural Interconnectedness

By Tatum Osmon* Well-being is not only an individual pursuit, but an interdependent process in nature and in human communities. Many know the common idea of “company culture” in workplaces, classrooms, or even research settings. This general idea can be observed and understood through an ecological lens, where every member…
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March 31, 2026
Why Studying Abroad in London Changed Me Office Guest Blog PostsSustainable Development Goal 12Sustainable Development Goal 4

Blog post title: Why Studying Abroad in London Changed Me

By Olivia Lambert * When I went to London, I thought I was going to study fashion. I thought I would take note of trends, colors, silhouettes, and what people were wearing compared to the United States. I did notice those things. I noticed beige everywhere. I noticed designer bags on every…
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February 18, 2026
Cook for Yourself, Care for the Planet  Office Guest Blog PostsSustainable Development Goal 12Sustainable Development Goal 3

Blog post title: Cook for Yourself, Care for the Planet 

By Sarah Reilein* One of my favorite ways to unwind has always been cooking and experimenting in the kitchen. Trying to multitask my chopping, stirring, and boiling water gives me something actually fun to “stress” about that is low risk, but high reward when my dish turns out delicious.   If you are also someone who enjoys cooking,…
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February 10, 2026
Jamie Johnson’s Experience with Karen Pryor Academy Comprehensive Dog Trainer Program Office Guest Blog PostsProfessional DevelopmentSustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 15Sustainable Development Goal 4

Blog post title: Jamie Johnson’s Experience with Karen Pryor Academy Comprehensive Dog Trainer Program

By Jamie Johnson* Last year I was given the opportunity to complete the Karen Pryor Academy Comprehensive Dog Trainer Program, and to sum it up, it has completely changed my outlook. I was interested in taking this course for several reasons and I am happy that I did. For starters,…
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February 6, 2026
STITCHES, STORIES, AND SECOND CHANCES – A Review of Mending Night Office Guest Blog PostsSustainable Development Goal 12

Blog post title: STITCHES, STORIES, AND SECOND CHANCES – A Review of Mending Night

By Cole Bedics* We all like to buy new clothes, but the ones we already own can be the most important to us. They may be stretched, discolored, and even stained by the journey that you have taken them on. The sense of nostalgia and meaning of putting on the shirt your parents wore when they were young, or a shirt you have worn through thick and thin, is a…
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January 29, 2026