Blog category: Sustainability in Action

Auburn Alum and Staff Member, Michael Freeman The Auburn spirit is something so infectious that it’s almost inevitable to be captured by it once you’ve experienced it first-hand.  Growing up in Easley, South Carolina among a sea of Clemson fans, Michael Freeman became a War Eagle Auburn man after attending…

Eric Smith both promotes and practices wellness. Eric Smith is Director of Health Promotion and Wellness Services in the Division of Student Affairs at Auburn University.  The main goal of his office is “to create a healthier Auburn University,” with a particular focus on student learning and personal success. Individual…

Parking Services Director Don Andrae When Don Andrae, Auburn University Director of Parking Services, graduated from Columbus State University in computer science in 1970 there were no computer systems that could guarantee you a parking spot while reducing carbon emissions. Don may not have envisioned this software in 1970, but…

Rachael Gamlin Everywhere on Auburn’s campus, you can find students who are passionate about a wide variety of causes, and senior Rachael Gamlin is no exception. Growing up in Birmingham, she didn’t have much experience with Auburn until a college visit led her to fall in love with the university…

Throughout the nation and here on Auburn’s campus, developers are beginning to focus more on creating buildings and landscapes that are both beautiful and sustainable. Charlene LeBleu, Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture, is one of the people working towards turning this idea into reality. Growing up in Saint Augustine, Florida,…

Over the past decade, anthropogenic climate change has garnered huge amounts of attention, and for good reason. As average global temperatures increase, so does the number of people working to adapt to unavoidable changes and prevent the worst from happening.  Trey McDonald, Auburn alumnus, 2014 Spirit of Sustainability Award winner,…

In recent years, consumers everywhere have started seeking more socially responsible products, and businesses have responded by significantly increasing their focus on providing these in a sustainable manner. A local leader in this area is Wake Up Coffee in downtown Auburn, owned by Wade and Megan Preston. Wade grew up in…

 Anna Ruth Gatlin is a change agent for a more sustainable Auburn University. One project at a time, she demonstrates the advantages of a new approach. Anna Ruth has served as an interior designer for the university for three years. She and her coworker, Margaret Devall, work on projects requiring…

Recently, Auburn has been placing more of an emphasis on wellbeing and sustainability, and JT Hazelrigs is one of the driving forces behind this effort. JT serves as the Assistant Director for Campus Recreation overseeing the Auburn Outdoors program, an “adventure-based education program” that provides numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation.…