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Posts contributed by campus stakeholders.

Feeling Powerless in the Face of Climate Change? Here’s Hope. Office Guest Blog PostsVideos

Blog post title: Feeling Powerless in the Face of Climate Change? Here’s Hope.

Post contributed by Kyle G. Crider, Energy Project Manager, Alabama Environmental Council and the Alabama Solar Knowledge Project Citizens gather to learn more about how to advocate for solutions to climate change. Last night, I was one of more than 40 diverse folks of all ages, ethnicities, and religious backgrounds…
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October 24, 2016
The Maturation of Solar Photovoltaic Energy Generating Facilities in the Southeast US Newsletter Archived UpdatesOffice Guest Blog PostsSustainable Development Goal 7

Blog post title: The Maturation of Solar Photovoltaic Energy Generating Facilities in the Southeast US

Post contributed by Dr. Sushil H. Bhavnani, Professor, Henry M. Burt Jr. Endowed Chair, Associate Chair, Department of Mechanical Engineering In July 2016, it was reported (WSFA-TV) that a solar photovoltaic generation facility was being developed in nearby Macon Co., AL.   The plant will generate 10 MW on an 80-acre…
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October 24, 2016
Guide Available for Sustainability Courses Offered in Spring Newsletter Archived UpdatesOffice Guest Blog Posts

Blog post title: Guide Available for Sustainability Courses Offered in Spring

Post contributed by Dr. Nanette Chadwick, Director of Academic Sustainability Programs As we do around the middle of each semester, Academic Sustainability Programs has produced a guide to sustainability courses offered at Auburn for Spring Semester 2017. This guide can be used by students as you get ready to complete…
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October 5, 2016
“Good Citizens:” One Phrase, Many Meanings Newsletter Archived UpdatesOffice Guest Blog Posts

Blog post title: “Good Citizens:” One Phrase, Many Meanings

Post contributed by Mark Wilson, Director of Civic Learning Initiatives, Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts & Humanities, College of Liberal Arts Young people and not-so-young people sometimes see the world differently. And they speak about the world differently, too. When my son says that an upcoming gathering of…
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September 23, 2016
How to be an Active Citizen with Auburn SGA Newsletter Archived UpdatesOffice Guest Blog Posts

Blog post title: How to be an Active Citizen with Auburn SGA

Post contributed by Jesse Westerhouse, President, Auburn University Student Government Association Student Government Association President, Jesse Westerhouse With the election right around the corner, there is constant talk of what needs to be done to improve on the problems our country is facing. The presidential election is the main driver…
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September 22, 2016
Checking into Sustainability at the Hotel at Auburn University Office Guest Blog Posts

Blog post title: Checking into Sustainability at the Hotel at Auburn University

Post contributed by Emily Hedrick, Office of Sustainability Intern The herb garden nestled in beside the Hotel's pool. The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center is known for its partnership with the university, outstanding southern hospitality, and forward-thinking processes for a successful business. Last fall, Conference Sales Manager…
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August 31, 2016
Sustainability Research Lightning Session Newsletter Archived UpdatesOffice Guest Blog Posts

Blog post title: Sustainability Research Lightning Session

Post contributed by Dr. Nanette Chadwick, Director of Academic Sustainability Programs As part of the university-wide "This is Research Faculty Symposium" on September 16, there will be a series of  lightning sessions. These lightning sessions are designed to help faculty learn about others who share their interests and with whom they may…
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August 26, 2016