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Jamie Johnson’s Experience with Karen Pryor Academy Comprehensive Dog Trainer Program Guest 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 Professional DevelopmentSustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 17Sustainable Development Goal 4Updates

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 ! EventsSustainable Development Goal 17Sustainable Development Goal 4Updates

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 Sustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 12Sustainable Development Goal 13Sustainable Development Goal 14Sustainable Development Goal 4Updates

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
The Power of Creation: A Students Journey to Meaningful Change Sustainable Development Goal 10Sustainable Development Goal 12Sustainable Development Goal 17Sustainable Development Goal 4

Blog post title: The Power of Creation: A Students Journey to Meaningful Change

By KA Davis, Social Media Specialist To graduate from Auburn as a Fashion Merchandising student, I am required to do an internship. Since my scholarship was only good for 8 semesters this internship ended up landing on my spring semester of senior year. I have been working for the Auburn…
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February 26, 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