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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
Sustainability Picnic 2026: Growing Ideas, Inspiring Change EventsSustainable Development Goal 17

Blog post title: Sustainability Picnic 2026: Growing Ideas, Inspiring Change

The flourishing landscape of the Donald E. Davis Arboretum was abuzz with more than our beloved pollinators at this year’s Sustainability Picnic. On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, Auburn University Office of Sustainability and co-sponsors converged on the lawns and winding garden trails to host the annual event. With over 400…
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September 3, 2026
One Night, Many Voices – Finding Community Around Alabama’s Waters EventsSustainable Development Goal 14Sustainable Development Goal 17

Blog post title: One Night, Many Voices – Finding Community Around Alabama’s Waters

By Cole Bedics* Alabama is a very diverse state, a fact you have probably heard of before. We lead the nation in freshwater biodiversity. Another fact you may be unaware of: Alabama has one of the highest extinction rates in the nation. The juxtaposition of what we have and what we have lost is astounding, and it is a largely unknown reality to…
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April 16, 2026
Getting Your Roots – Finding Your People at the Community Garden Sustainable Development Goal 15Sustainable Development Goal 17

Blog post title: Getting Your Roots – Finding Your People at the Community Garden

By Cole Bedics* Did you know that you have the opportunity to grow your own plants and food right here in Auburn? It doesn't matter if you live in a residence hall or tiny apartment, because you have access to the Community Garden at Auburn University. Where you can rent a plot and use it to grow anything from wildflowers to…
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April 16, 2026
Build Community During Earth Month at Auburn University Sustainable Development Goal 13Sustainable Development Goal 17Sustainable Development Goal 3

Blog post title: Build Community During Earth Month at Auburn University

By Cole Bedics* It is once again that time of year, the azaleas on campus are blooming, and that light green color drapes every tree. Plants one day barren, the next are full of color with bees and birds orbiting them. This is the season of rebirth. It is Earth Month, and it is a great time to get out there,…
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April 2, 2026
Natural Interconnectedness Office Guest Blog PostsSustainability Writing ContestSustainable Development Goal 17

Blog post title: Natural Interconnectedness

By Tatum Osmon* Well-being is not only an individual pursuit, but an interdependent process in nature and in human communities. Many know the common idea of “company culture” in workplaces, classrooms, or even research settings. This general idea can be observed and understood through an ecological lens, where every member…
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March 31, 2026
Fighting Food Insecurity at Auburn: Inside the Campus Food Pantry Sustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 11Sustainable Development Goal 17Sustainable Development Goal 2

Blog post title: Fighting Food Insecurity at Auburn: Inside the Campus Food Pantry

By Yarianna Rangel* Food insecurity remains  a growing challenge on college campuses across the United States. Many students balance tuition, housing, transportation, and daily living costs while trying to succeed academically. At Auburn University, the Campus Food Pantry plays an important role in helping students and members of the campus community access essential food and basic necessities.  Recently, I had the opportunity…
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March 19, 2026
Our Future, Our Time: Future Council Film Screening EventsSustainable Development Goal 12Sustainable Development Goal 17Sustainable Development Goal 9

Blog post title: Our Future, Our Time: Future Council Film Screening

By Sarah Reilein* On Thursday, February 26, 2026, the Office of Sustainability held its next screening in our spring semester film series: Future Council. This 2024 documentary follows Damon Gameau as he takes eight kids on a road trip across Europe to seek solutions to our greatest ecological challenges.   Throughout the film, the children confront a symbolic character named “Groth.” “Groth” represents humanity’s constant pursuit of more and its negative impact on the planet.  Spinning off the word…
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March 18, 2026