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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
STITCHES, STORIES, AND SECOND CHANCES – A Review of Mending Night Office Guest Blog PostsSustainable Development Goal 12

Blog post title: STITCHES, STORIES, AND SECOND CHANCES – A Review of Mending Night

By Cole Bedics* We all like to buy new clothes, but the ones we already own can be the most important to us. They may be stretched, discolored, and even stained by the journey that you have taken them on. The sense of nostalgia and meaning of putting on the shirt your parents wore when they were young, or a shirt you have worn through thick and thin, is a…
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January 29, 2026
Inner Development Goals – A Guide to Building a Better You and Greater World Office Guest Blog PostsSustainable Development Goal 3Sustainable Development Goals

Blog post title: Inner Development Goals – A Guide to Building a Better You and Greater World

By Lilly Dawson* With the immense amount of information on the climate crisis, and on such a global scale, it can feel impossible for one person to produce a meaningful impact. In order to strengthen our individual capacity to deal with our complex environment, the Inner Development Goals (IDGs) initiative was formed. The IDG framework was created by 1000+ scientists, experts, and human resource & sustainability professionals in reaction to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which gave…
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January 14, 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
Gift Giving with Purpose Office Guest Blog PostsSustainable Development Goal 12

Blog post title: Gift Giving with Purpose

By Sarah Reilein* Holiday celebrations are just around the corner, and soon we will be asking ourselves the same question: What gifts do I give my loved ones this holiday season? This time of year allows us to reconnect with friends and family we might not frequently get to see, which can make it tricky to find meaningful gifts for them. Too often, we end up giving gifts that…
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November 5, 2025