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Stories about individuals and groups on campus making a difference

Go Green for Graduation! Sustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 12Sustainable Development Goal 13Sustainable Development Goal 3

Blog post title: Go Green for Graduation!

By Bella Wright* Graduation is right around the corner! While we celebrate fellow graduates, let’s keep in mind these tips to help sustain the Loveliest Village on the Plains! Looking to jazz up your graduation photos? Embark on a fun D.I.Y craft to create your own confetti by hole-punching dried…
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February 27, 2024
The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education 2023 Conference Office Guest Blog PostsProfessional DevelopmentSustainability in Action

Blog post title: The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education 2023 Conference

By Jesse Teel* Jesse in Boston I attended The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) annual conference in Boston at the end of October. The timing was perfect for a visit to Boston, with many trees displaying vibrant autumn colors, a hint of winter in the…
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January 19, 2024
Sustainable, Functional Nanocomposites for Energy Applications Professional DevelopmentSustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 7Sustainable Development Goal 9

Blog post title: Sustainable, Functional Nanocomposites for Energy Applications

By Xinyu Zhang* Functional nanocomposites are composed with different combinations from a large selection of nanomaterials, such as nanocarbons, metal oxides/chalcogenides, carbides, phosphides, polymers, etc., which possess superior mechanical, thermal and electrical properties, leading to broad applications in smart structures, chemical sensors, energy storage and nano-electronic devices. However, the high…
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January 12, 2024
Campus Changemaker: Blake Butcher Sustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 11Sustainable Development Goal 3Sustainable Development Goal 8Sustainable Development Goal 9

Blog post title: Campus Changemaker: Blake Butcher

By Bella Wright “Find where there’s a need, and go meet that need” ~ EL Spencer  This philosophy is what led Blake Butcher to where he is today: Auburn University. Blake began his work in the Auburn community as a personal trainer. Over the span of fifteen years, Blake and his wife…
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December 6, 2023
Campus Changemaker: Charlie Gordon Sustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 11Sustainable Development Goal 2Sustainable Development Goal 4

Blog post title: Campus Changemaker: Charlie Gordon

By Bella Wright Charlie Gordon As the Service Program Coordinator for the Office of Involvement and Student Affairs at Auburn University, Charlie Gordon dedicates his time to serving students and the Auburn/Opelika community. Through the Beat Bama Food Drive, AU Dance Marathon, and the Student Impact program, Charlie promotes community,…
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September 6, 2023
Campus Changemaker: Karen McNeal Newsletter Archived UpdatesSustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 13Sustainable Development Goal 15Sustainable Development Goal 16Sustainable Development Goal 4

Blog post title: Campus Changemaker: Karen McNeal

Karen on a hike with her family By Camille Colter, Office of Sustainability Karen McNeal is a professor of Geosciences within the College of Sciences and Mathematics, hired as one of the first disciple-based education researchers (DBERs). DBERs conduct nontraditional disciplinary research on education. Karen’s work focuses on understanding how…
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March 31, 2023