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The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education 2023 Conference Guest PostsProfessional DevelopmentSustainability in Action

Blog post title: The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education 2023 Conference

By Jesse Teel* Jesse in Boston I attended The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) annual conference in Boston at the end of October. The timing was perfect for a visit to Boston, with many trees displaying vibrant autumn colors, a hint of winter in the…
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January 19, 2024
Electric Vehicle Showcase – An Electric Atmosphere for An Electric Event EventsGuest PostsSustainable Development Goal 17Sustainable Development Goal 7Sustainable Development Goal 9

Blog post title: Electric Vehicle Showcase – An Electric Atmosphere for An Electric Event

By Patricia Barnes* Auburn University’s Electric Vehicle Showcase had a wonderful turn out on September 22nd, 2023. The event kicked off on a beautiful evening, showcasing 18 different electric vehicles (EVs). From the iconic Tesla to the new Ford F150 Lightning pickup truck, to motorbikes and cycle bikes, a wide…
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December 1, 2023
Employee Health Resources at Auburn University Guest PostsSustainable Development Goal 3

Blog post title: Employee Health Resources at Auburn University

By Patrick JohnstonAuburn University offers multiple resources to employees and their dependents to help sustain and enhance their physical, psychological, and emotional health. The website, thrive!, features many of these resources. A couple of examples are featured below.  Uprise  Employees are encouraged to check out the content from Uprise, our…
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September 6, 2023
Building Community in Switzerland Guest PostsSustainable Development Goal 11Sustainable Development Goal 3Sustainable Development Goal 6Sustainable Development Goals

Blog post title: Building Community in Switzerland

By Becki Retzlaff I am writing this blog from the beautiful city of Bern, Switzerland, where I am attending an academic conference on environmental history. It is poetic that I am tasked with writing a blog about the society point of the sustainability compass from Bern, a city with a…
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September 1, 2023
Energy Efficiency is in the Air Guest PostsProfessional DevelopmentSustainable Development Goal 11Sustainable Development Goal 12

Blog post title: Energy Efficiency is in the Air

By Betsy Farrell Garcia* Extending the applied research in housing access and affordability conducted by faculty and students at Auburn University Rural Studio, the faculty-led Front Porch Initiative works with not-for-profit builder partners across the southeast offering housing products and technical assistance to build houses to beyond-code standards. As of…
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April 28, 2023