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Campus Changemaker: Becki Retzlaff

By Grace Reilein. When was the last time you rode a bike to work? Yesterday? Every day this week? How about for the last 25 years? Becki Retzlaff falls in that final group, and as the newest Director of the Academic Sustainability Program, it could not be more fitting. Becki…
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August 10, 2022
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Campus Changemaker: Sarah Lessard

By Grace Reilein. When exploring the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, it is important to note that many distinct factors allow for a goal to be reached. There cannot solely be work in the oceans, or in agriculture, but there must be collaboration between policymakers, companies, organizations, and the citizens…
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April 6, 2022
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Campus Changemaker: Max Garcia

By Grace Reilein. “Auburn gave me a plethora of perspectives to build my knowledge on,” stated Max Garcia, Auburn University Alumnus, and former Office of Sustainability Intern. In 2018, Max graduated from Auburn to become a world changemaker, but credits his start down the changemaker pathway to his time at…
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March 2, 2022
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Campus Changemaker: ONE Campaign at Auburn

By Grace Reilein. Colleges and universities are often the breeding grounds for change. Students and faculty alike come up with innovative solutions to global issues that many individuals face. Students of institutions across the United States are presented with unique opportunities to make a difference, and Auburn University is one such institution. One of these…
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October 28, 2021
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Campus Changemaker: Miriam Wyman

By Grace Reilein. Dr. Miriam Wyman works within the Academic Sustainability Program at Auburn, working as the primary instructor of the Introduction to Sustainability and Sustainability Capstone classes. Dr. Wyman’s years of experience with sustainability studies both in an academic setting and in the field have equipped her to provide…
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August 31, 2021
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Campus Changemaker: Service Programs in the Office of Student Involvement

By Chloe McMahon In the Office of Student Involvement, the Service Programs branch has established itself as a vital part of student life. With their commitment to learning by doing, Service Programs at Auburn allows students to engage in meaningful service that can have an impact on their local, national, and even international community.   There are several different programs…
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August 9, 2021