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Electric Vehicle Showcase 2024: Plugging into Progress EventsSustainable Development Goal 17Sustainable Development Goal 7Sustainable Development Goal 9Videos

Blog post title: Electric Vehicle Showcase 2024: Plugging into Progress

by Yarianna Rangel, Communications Specialist The Auburn University Office of Sustainability, and cosponsor the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition, successfully held an Electric Vehicle Showcase on October 2, 2024, featuring a variety of electric vehicles! New vehicles this year included three trucks: the Tesla Cyber Truck, Rivian Truck, and a Ford…
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October 8, 2024
Sustainability Picnic 2024 – An Exemplary Zero-Waste Event Archived UpdatesEventsSustainable Development Goal 12Sustainable Development Goal 17

Blog post title: Sustainability Picnic 2024 – An Exemplary Zero-Waste Event

by Yarianna Rangel, Communication Specialist Attendees enjoying at the picnic. This year, the Sustainability Picnic made a great return, brimming with success and delight! This fantastic zero-waste event was attended by over 420 people and featured music, delicious food, and numerous chances to engage and have a great time.  It…
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September 12, 2024
A Week in the Woods: My Favorite Conference Table Guest 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
Public Engagement Assessment: Auburn University’s STARS Report STARS: Sustainability Tracking Assessment And Rating SystemSustainable Development Goal 1 - No PovertySustainable Development Goal 11Sustainable Development Goal 12Sustainable Development Goal 16Sustainable Development Goal 17Sustainable Development Goal 4Sustainable Development Goal 8

Blog post title: Public Engagement Assessment: Auburn University’s STARS Report

By Randy Martin & Bella Wright It is no secret that the city of Auburn revolves around the university. If you’ve ever been to a football game, you know that the entire town comes to a standstill as the Tigers battle it out on the field. Whether you attend the…
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April 27, 2024
Finance Assessment: Auburn University’s STARS Report STARS: Sustainability Tracking Assessment And Rating SystemSustainable Development Goal 16Sustainable Development Goal 8

Blog post title: Finance Assessment: Auburn University’s STARS Report

By Randy Martin The role of a university endowment is to invest donated money and gifts and use the returns to fund school operations. The role of those charged with this task must utilize their abilities and all the tools available to them to make sure the university gets a…
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April 27, 2024
Energy Assessment: Auburn University’s STARS Report STARS: Sustainability Tracking Assessment And Rating SystemSustainable Development Goal 13Sustainable Development Goal 7

Blog post title: Energy Assessment: Auburn University’s STARS Report

By Hannah Schwartz  Universities play a pivotal role in shaping the future, not just through education but also by setting an example of responsible stewardship. Saving energy isn't just about cutting costs; it's about society, wellbeing, and environmental impact. By implementing energy-saving measures, universities demonstrate commitment to mitigating climate change…
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April 27, 2024
Food & Dining Assessment: Auburn University’s STARS Report STARS: Sustainability Tracking Assessment And Rating SystemSustainable Development Goal 12Sustainable Development Goal 14Sustainable Development Goal 15Sustainable Development Goal 2Sustainable Development Goal 3

Blog post title: Food & Dining Assessment: Auburn University’s STARS Report

By Bella Wright  Food is essential to the survival of all living beings on our planet. How this food is grown, processed, and distributed significantly impacts the environment. Auburn University has extensive dining services across campus, offering a variety of choices for nutrition and dining. Where food on campus is…
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April 17, 2024