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Hear from university employees and students about their professional development experiences related to sustainability.

One Battery at a Time: 10 Years of Battery Recycling Program AnnouncementsProfessional DevelopmentSustainable Development Goal 12

Blog post title: One Battery at a Time: 10 Years of Battery Recycling Program

A small battery can make a big difference. For 10 years, Auburn University’s Battery Recycling Program has helped create a safer and more sustainable campus by giving used batteries a responsible path beyond the trash. While the campus-wide program has grown over the past decade, its story began even earlier.…
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October 1, 2026
Join the First Cohort of TIGERSpaces Labs Professional DevelopmentSustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 17

Blog post title: Join the First Cohort of TIGERSpaces Labs

Where Discovery Meets Responsibility  What if your lab could reduce waste, improve efficiency, save resources, and be recognized as a leader in sustainable research?  That is exactly what TIGERSpaces Labs is designed to do.   Developed by the Office of Sustainability in partnership with Facilities Management and Risk Management and Safety,…
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September 16, 2026
Jamie Johnson’s Experience with Karen Pryor Academy Comprehensive Dog Trainer Program Office Guest Blog PostsProfessional DevelopmentSustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 15Sustainable Development Goal 4

Blog post title: Jamie Johnson’s Experience with Karen Pryor Academy Comprehensive Dog Trainer Program

By Jamie Johnson* Last year I was given the opportunity to complete the Karen Pryor Academy Comprehensive Dog Trainer Program, and to sum it up, it has completely changed my outlook. I was interested in taking this course for several reasons and I am happy that I did. For starters,…
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February 6, 2026
Ben Raines “America’s Amazon” Tour of Upper Mobile-Tensaw River Delta Professional DevelopmentSustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 17

Blog post title: Ben Raines “America’s Amazon” Tour of Upper Mobile-Tensaw River Delta

By Christopher Keirstead* In early November of 2025 I participated in a group tour of the Upper Mobile-Tensaw River Delta led by environmental journalist, photographer, and documentary filmmaker Ben Raines. Raines is also the author of two books that grow out of his deep knowledge of the history and ecology of the…
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November 11, 2025
Sustainability in Sports Professional DevelopmentSustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 17

Blog post title: Sustainability in Sports

By Micheal Freeman* On July 13th, 2025, I traveled (supported by the Auburn University Office of Sustainability) to Duke University to take part in the College Sports in Sustainability Conference. I presented on the need to properly manage vape pens collected on college campuses during athletic events. Micheal Freeman presenting…
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November 11, 2025
Learning and Growing at the National Sustainability Society Conference Office Guest Blog PostsProfessional DevelopmentSustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 17Sustainable Development Goal 4

Blog post title: Learning and Growing at the National Sustainability Society Conference

By Emily Moore* On October 20-22, 2025, the staff of the Auburn University Office of Sustainability attended the second annual National Sustainability Society (NSS) Conference held at the University of Notre Dame. Our crew of intrepid travelers included Program Manager Amy Strickland, Outreach and Communications Manager Jen Morse, and their student intern team:…
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October 29, 2025
Sustainability in Transportation: Insights from the 2025 Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board Professional DevelopmentSustainable Development Goal 11Sustainable Development Goal 12Sustainable Development Goal 9

Blog post title: Sustainability in Transportation: Insights from the 2025 Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board

By Dr. Huaguo Zhou   Dr. Zhou at the TRB Annual Meeting. The Transportation Research Board (TRB) serves as a platform for addressing transportation challenges, bringing together experts, researchers, and policymakers to explore solutions in how people and goods move—whether by car, train, plane, or bicycle. This year, I had the…
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March 20, 2025
Navigating Toward Sustainability at the 2024 ITAA Annual Conference Professional DevelopmentSustainable Development Goal 12Sustainable Development Goal 4

Blog post title: Navigating Toward Sustainability at the 2024 ITAA Annual Conference

By Dr. Amrut Sadachar Dr. Amrut Sadachar (left) and Dr. Srikant Manchiraju (right) presenting poster on linkages between morale identity, emotional intelligence, and unethical consumer behavior From November 20 to 23, 2024, I had the privilege of attending the International Textiles and Apparel Association (ITAA) Annual Conference in Long Beach,…
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December 3, 2024
A Week in the Woods: My Favorite Conference Table Office Guest Blog PostsProfessional DevelopmentSustainable Development Goal 3Sustainable Development Goal 4

Blog post title: A Week in the Woods: My Favorite Conference Table

By Keli Berkman* In March, I spent a week in the woods learning, growing, and eating a lot of peanut butter. I had the incredible opportunity to complete the Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course offered by Landmark Learning in Cullowhee, NC, thanks to the Office of Sustainability’s Professional Development Sponsorship…
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June 24, 2024