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It’s Electric! Read How to Make an Impact as an Energy Alabama Student Member Guest PostsSustainable Development Goal 7Updates

Blog post title: It’s Electric! Read How to Make an Impact as an Energy Alabama Student Member

by Laurel Holmes Interested in sustainable energy? If so, connect with students like you across the state! Energy Alabama is offering free memberships to college students across the state. Joining as a student member offers the opportunity to connect with like-minded peers, industry experts, and professionals advocating for green energy…
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January 5, 2023
The Importance of Planting Native Vegetation Guest PostsSustainable Development Goal 15Sustainable Development Goal 3Updates

Blog post title: The Importance of Planting Native Vegetation

by John Kush Anyone who has moved about Auburn in last few years has noticed the continued growth of our community. With this growth, we continue to lose valuable green space and tree canopy, which negatively impacts the ecological function of our local environment. Water filtration decreases with an increase…
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January 4, 2023
I never stopped thinking green… Guest PostsSustainability Auburn Alumni AffiliateSustainable Development Goal 12Updates

Blog post title: I never stopped thinking green…

by Jerald Crook Jerald as an Auburn Freshman, holding his teddy bear (Jay). Jay today. “Should I show them my sustainability-themed bear from when I worked at Build-a-Bear?” The three dots from my fellow Auburn band alum Becca’s (‘11) end of the iMessage chat popped up immediately. *bwoop* “Probably not.”…
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November 14, 2022
The Greenest Building is One Already Built Guest PostsSustainable Development Goal 11Sustainable Development Goal 12Updates

Blog post title: The Greenest Building is One Already Built

by Becki Retzlaff Auburn University is home to some excellent examples of green buildings, and Auburn has made commitments to purchasing sustainable equipment and construction materials for new buildings. One fine example of such a building is the new Jay and Susie Gouge Performing Arts Center, which is certified by…
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November 11, 2022
Sustainability in the Core Curriculum Guest PostsSustainable Development Goal 13Sustainable Development Goal 4Updates

Blog post title: Sustainability in the Core Curriculum

by Becki Retzlaff Photo credit: Becki Retzlaff An important part of getting an undergraduate education is the core curriculum. The core curriculum helps Auburn maintain its accreditation, makes sure that students have basic knowledge of a variety of subjects, draws different parts of their education together, and provides a well-rounded…
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October 31, 2022
Developing a Future-oriented Workforce for Renewable Energy Industries Guest PostsSustainable Development Goal 7Updates

Blog post title: Developing a Future-oriented Workforce for Renewable Energy Industries

by Dr. Lauren E. Beckingham A collaborative NSF project between Auburn University (AU) Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (Lauren Beckingham) and Department of Geosciences (Karen McNeal) and Tuskegee University (TU) Department of Mechanical Engineering (John Solomon) aims to foster a much-needed workforce for renewable energy industries. The project seeks…
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October 27, 2022
Engagement through the lens of the Academic Sustainability Program Guest PostsSustainable Development Goal 4Updates

Blog post title: Engagement through the lens of the Academic Sustainability Program

by Miriam Wyman Students who want to be involved in sustainability efforts during their college experience have an outlet with the Academic Sustainability Program, the Office of Sustainability, and various sustainability-related clubs and organizations around campus. A highlight for engagement is the SUST 5000 Senior Capstone course for the sustainability minor where students…
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October 4, 2022