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“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
Is Green the Color of the Hospitality Industry? Newsletter Archived UpdatesOffice Guest Blog Posts

Blog post title: Is Green the Color of the Hospitality Industry?

Post contributed by Dr. Imran Rahman, Assistant Professor, Department of Nutrition, Dietetics, and Hospitality Management, College of Human Sciences "Business is the economic engine of our Western culture, and if it could be transformed to truly serve nature as well as ourselves, it could become essential to our rescue." -…
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August 22, 2016
Auburn University is Tackling Stadium and Tailgate Waste Newsletter Archived UpdatesOffice Guest Blog Posts

Blog post title: Auburn University is Tackling Stadium and Tailgate Waste

Gameday Recycling student volunteers pause for a quick photo before distributing recycling bags to tailgaters. Post Contributed by Joan Hicken, Coordinator, Waste Reduction & Recycling Department Gameday Recycling is an opportunity for the university to demonstrate to the campus community that recycling and waste reduction activities are not limited to…
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August 17, 2016
Wide Selection of Sustainability Courses Offered in Fall 2016 Newsletter Archived UpdatesOffice Guest Blog Posts

Blog post title: Wide Selection of Sustainability Courses Offered in Fall 2016

Post contributed by Dr. Nanette Chadwick, Director of Academic Sustainability Programs Students in the Intro to Sustainability course learn about stormwater management from Jeff Dumars. Academic Sustainability Programs has compiled a guide to all of the courses offered during the Fall 2016 semester, which relate to the Minor in Sustainability…
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March 30, 2016