Blog category: Office Guest Blog Posts

Post contributed by Dr. Amy N. Wright, Interim Associate Dean for Instruction, College of Agriculture & Harry G. Ponder Professor, Department of Horticulture  We hear the phrase “sustainable landscape” used frequently but not often accompanied by a description of what makes a landscape in fact sustainable. So, what is a…

Post contributed by Dr. Geoff Williams, Assistant Professor of Insect Pollination & Apiculture, College of Agriculture, Department of Entomology & Plant Pathology Springtime in Alabama sees a flurry of activity by the state’s flora and fauna. Among one of the more prominent springtime activities is the buzzing of bees! Big…

Post contributed by Diana Rowell, Office of Sustainability Intern Sustainability. That’s a big word. A word that carries the weight of worldwide change. A passionate word, a futuristic word, a word that makes people share their opinions. As an engineer, sometimes it is difficult to align myself with sustainability without…

Post contributed by Martha Gentry, Communications, Facilities Management  Auburn University’s Facilities Management department is home to seven building coordinators who oversee the daily operations of more than 140 buildings across campus. A coordinator’s key functions include inspecting assigned buildings on a regular basis to ensure safety and appearance issues are…

Post contributed by Laura Young, Undergraduate Student, College of Human Sciences, Interior Design and USGBC Chapter President Laura works to incorporate sustainability into her coursework in Interior Design. I have been hearing the word “sustainability” since my first day of class at Auburn. As an interior design student, the term…

Post contributed by: Jim Carroll, University Architect, Facilities Management  In April 2013, Governor Robert Bentley signed Executive Order Number 39. This Order, based upon a very specific goal related to the use of locally-forested wood products effectively removed our ability to manage the design processes of Auburn University Capital Projects, using the…

Post contributed by Dr. Nanette Chadwick, Director of Academic Sustainability Programs Apply for the Summer 2017 Fall Line Project and Faculty Awards “Green Curriculum, Green Campus, Green City” Extended Application Deadline: February 28, 2017 Is this the year for you? Faculty enjoying a social break during the Fall Line Project. Faculty are invited…

Post contributed by Melani Landerfelt, Community and Civic Engagement Graduate Assistant, Counseling Psychology PhD Student As part of the Annual College of Liberal Arts No Impact Week celebration, faculty, undergraduate students, and graduate students are invited to present on any research they have done about food at the "Is it Just…

Post contributed by the Auburn University Career Center The Auburn University Career Center actively supports sustainability through their comprehensive services which assist students with exploring careers, networking with employers and professionals, and successfully transitioning from college to career. The Career Center, located in Mary Martin Hall or found online at career.auburn.edu,…