Blog category: Guest Blog Posts

Post contributed by Claire Walter, Alumna '16, English, Spanish, and Hunger Studies In the north-eastern province of Fiji’s largest island, Vanua Levu, lies the agricultural town of Labasa. Known primarily for its sugar cane production, Labasa houses the only sugar mill on the island as well as the countless farmers…

Post contributed by Onikia N. Brown, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist, College of Human Sciences, Department of Nutrition, Dietetics, and Hospitality Management As we enter into a new year many of us are deciding ways to be healthier. For some, this means eating healthier, for others, it means getting more…

Post contributed by Jacob Helf, Student, Interdisciplinary Studies with emphases in Physics, Hunger Studies, and Sustainability Studies Jacob proudly displays some of his handy-work. It was day two of Cegu Farms. I had accepted my role as the kitchen boy after having decided to create a cookbook for the Fijians…

Post contributed by Matt Preisser, Office of Sustainability Intern There is a lot of stuff in this world. You are probably currently reading this on a computer somewhere, drinking a coffee or munching on a snack, sitting at a table and chair, surrounded by just a lot of things. Where…

Post Contributed by Dr. Nanette Chadwick, Director of Academic Sustainability Programs Is this the year for you? An invitation to the Summer 2017 Fall Line Project and Faculty Awards “Green Curriculum, Green Campus, Green City” APPLICATION DEADLINE: 31 JANUARY 2017 Faculty participants in the 2015 Fall Line Sustainability Workshop Faculty…

The holiday break for Auburn University is just around the corner, so there’s no doubt people’s thoughts are filled with travel plans to see family and friends. Much of campus is vacant during the winter weeks of December and January, as most students go home and many faculty and staff…

Post contributed by Auburn University Parking Services While the climate may not be at the forethought of everyone at Auburn University, Parking Services Director Don Andrae is in a position to identify problems with on campus transportation and implement creative solutions to better serve the Auburn Family and help the…

Post contributed by Kelsey Lawrence, Office of Sustainability Intern With the election for the President of the United States on the horizon, it is crucial to have done research on the candidates. This month’s topic of conversation is one of many important issues one must consider during election season, so…

Post contributed by Kaitlin Robb, Office of Sustainability Intern Office of Sustainability Interns & Staff gather at AASHE 2016 Conference & Expo. Our seven interns traveled with the Office of Sustainability to Baltimore, Maryland on October 8th through October 12th for the 2016 Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in…