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Building Resilience: Experiences at the 2026 North American Association for Environmental Education Conference, Portland, OR, October 6-9th Office Guest Blog PostsSustainable Development Goal 13Sustainable Development Goal 4

Blog post title: Building Resilience: Experiences at the 2026 North American Association for Environmental Education Conference, Portland, OR, October 6-9th

Written by Amy Zvonar. Traveling across the country to attend the 2026 North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) Conference in Portland, Oregon, afforded me ample time to think deeply about what I wanted to gain from this convening of more than 1,000 educators from all over North America and…
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October 26, 2026
Get Books for Free! Sustainable Development Goal 4

Blog post title: Get Books for Free!

If you haven’t noticed yet, we’ve added a new section to our digest called “Listen and Learn”. In each digest edition, we’ll share a book and podcast recommendation to help you explore sustainability topics, perspectives, and ideas. Whether you are looking to dive deeper into sustainability or simply pick up…
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September 2, 2026
Why Studying Abroad in London Changed Me Office Guest Blog PostsSustainable Development Goal 12Sustainable Development Goal 4

Blog post title: Why Studying Abroad in London Changed Me

By Olivia Lambert * When I went to London, I thought I was going to study fashion. I thought I would take note of trends, colors, silhouettes, and what people were wearing compared to the United States. I did notice those things. I noticed beige everywhere. I noticed designer bags on every…
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February 18, 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
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 Picnic 2025: Zero-Waste Fun in the Sun ! EventsOffice Guest Blog PostsSustainable Development Goal 17Sustainable Development Goal 4

Blog post title: Sustainability Picnic 2025: Zero-Waste Fun in the Sun !

On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, the Auburn University Office of Sustainability and co-sponsors Tiger Dining, the Davis Arboretum, the Waste Reduction and Recycling Department, Academic Sustainability Programs, the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment, and the Master of Community Planning, hosted Auburn’s annual Sustainability Picnic. With over 400 attendees, this…
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September 4, 2025
Sustainability Through Art: Reviving the Old, Reimagining the Future Office Guest Blog PostsSustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 12Sustainable Development Goal 13Sustainable Development Goal 14Sustainable Development Goal 4

Blog post title: Sustainability Through Art: Reviving the Old, Reimagining the Future

By Johanna Kunz My introduction to sustainability began in ninth grade, with a school project that challenged us to research an issue we cared deeply about and educate others to inspire positive change. I chose to explore fast fashion—something I had heard of but never truly understood. Like many people,…
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July 2, 2025
Sustainability’s Place in Higher Education Director's CornerSustainable Development Goal 11Sustainable Development Goal 12Sustainable Development Goal 17Sustainable Development Goal 4

Blog post title: Sustainability’s Place in Higher Education

“The organizations that truly lead…will be those who convert sustainability challenges into compelling strategic opportunities.” ~ Peter Senge Mike and Aubie at the Sustainability Picnic. For years, I had a habit of checking sustainability job boards even when I was not seeking a new position.  I recall seeing in the…
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April 1, 2025
Growing a Greener Auburn: Native Plants Take Root Sustainable Development Goal 11Sustainable Development Goal 15Sustainable Development Goal 4

Blog post title: Growing a Greener Auburn: Native Plants Take Root

By Emily Moore, Outreach Coordinator In February, the College of Architecture, Design, and Construction’s rain garden went from drab to fab. Although the Office of Sustainability typically hosts an annual tree-planting event at an off-campus natural area, we have always wanted to implement a similar project on Auburn’s campus. Hence,…
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March 31, 2025