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SDG7 Sustainability in Action

Campus Changemakers Rob Engle & Scott McClure on energy engineering & designing a more sustainable campus

By Chloe McMahon. Rob Engle and Scott McClure both work as energy engineers for the Department of Facilities Management. The central concern of their work is to ensure that the university is using energy as efficiently as possible. Though this task may seem straightforward enough, they have found that maximizing energy efficiency means having a holistic knowledge about all…

adminMarch 2, 2021

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Racial and Economic Disparity in the Age of COVID-19

By Chloe McMahon. As all of us know, COVID-19 has left an indelible mark on every aspect of our lives. For so many, 2020 has been a year marred by loss, and for others, we have grown increasingly thankful for all we did not lose. Globally, we have mourned the…

adminFebruary 1, 2021

SDG9 Sustainability in Action

Campus Changemaker: Benjamin Burmester

Campus Planner, Benjamin Burmester Benjamin Burmester has a long history with Auburn University. A former student, Burmester, has worked with the University since 2013, where he was originally hired to be a Campus Planner. Last year, Burmester’s position was reclassified, and he now works as a University and Transportation Site…

adminDecember 13, 2020

SDG10 SDG5 Sustainability in Action

Campus Changemaker: Spectrum: Auburn University’s Gay-Straight Alliance

Spectrum, Auburn University’s LGBTQ+ and straight alliance, was founded in 1990. Since then, it has striven to become an inclusive and safe space for Auburn’s LGBTQ+ community, as well as for allies. This organization hosts a variety of meeting and events that center around two main elements: community and education. Members of Spectrum showing…

adminNovember 24, 2020

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Cradle to Cradle: Catalyzing Fashion in the Sustainability Movement

Dr. Young-A Lee is an associate professor and Graduate Program Officer in Auburn’s Department of Consumer and Design Sciences. During her tenure, she has taught a wide variety of courses, as well as conducted a robust array of research and published numerous works. Her areas of focus include wearable technology…

adminNovember 2, 2020

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Campus Changemaker: SGA’s First Director of Sustainability, Lauren Lavender

A sophomore in Neuroscience and Biochemical Studies, Lauren Lavender is the first individual to act as the Director of Sustainability in Student Government Association (SGA). This position is a result of student surveys collected by SGA that indicated Auburn’s students have a significant interest in sustainability issues. Upon collecting this…

adminSeptember 29, 2020

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CAMPUS CHANGEMAKER: MARLEY HALTER’S JOURNEY WITH COMMUNITY GARDENING

Located on West Samford Avenue, The Auburn University Community Garden is a touchstone for sustainable eating practices in the Auburn-Opelika area. Operated by Tiger Dining, they purpose their land for multiple uses. The Garden hosts faculty, students, and community members alike who want to participate in growing their own food.…

adminSeptember 9, 2020

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Campus Changemaker: Scott Dirksen

Auburn Outdoors, a program area of Campus Recreation, provides the unique opportunity to learn new skills and connect with nature. Whether it's attending a student-led trip, renting equipment, visiting the free education bike shop, or just acquiring resources for trip planning, Auburn Outdoors and its dedicated employees are one of…

adminJuly 23, 2020

Guest Posts SDG13 Sustainability in Action Updates

What is the Connection Between Climate Change & Our Food System? Does What We Eat Really Make a Difference?

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) set up by the World Meteorological Organization and the United Nations Environment concluded in its Fifth Assessment Report: “climate change is real and human activities are the main cause.” Dangerous greenhouse gas emissions, average global temperatures increasing, oceans warming, and sea-level rise; represent…

adminMarch 2, 2020

Guest Posts Sustainability in Action

A Taste of Sustainability

It’s a spring day, the sun is warm, and the flowers and plants outside are displaying the most vibrant hues. You stroll to the garden and pluck a perfectly ripe tomato from the vine. The aroma is irresistible, and you take a bite; enjoying the firm texture and fresh taste…

adminMarch 2, 2020

Campus Changemakers Rob Engle & Scott McClure on energy engineering & designing a more sustainable campus

Racial and Economic Disparity in the Age of COVID-19

Campus Changemaker: Benjamin Burmester

Campus Changemaker: Spectrum: Auburn University’s Gay-Straight Alliance

Cradle to Cradle: Catalyzing Fashion in the Sustainability Movement

Campus Changemaker: SGA’s First Director of Sustainability, Lauren Lavender

CAMPUS CHANGEMAKER: MARLEY HALTER’S JOURNEY WITH COMMUNITY GARDENING

Campus Changemaker: Scott Dirksen

What is the Connection Between Climate Change & Our Food System? Does What We Eat Really Make a Difference?

A Taste of Sustainability

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