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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

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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

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Meet Me at the V.I.C.–Volunteer, Internship & Career Fair

The College of Human Sciences at Auburn University is home to many programs that promote living well through a focus on human health and well-being while igniting creativity to discover sustainable solutions for improving quality of life around the world. Beyond technical preparation, their graduates possess a broad worldview, a…

adminMarch 2, 2020

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Did You Know That Before the Grocery Store and the Food Truck, There Are the Bees?

Whether we prefer to eat something sweet (imagine those blueberry pancakes dripping with maple syrup!) or savory (hear the crunch of a fresh juicy !); whether we like to drink a cup of steaming coffee or freshly pressed orange juice; our plates share one thing: Pollinators! Figure 1: Honey bees…

adminFebruary 28, 2020

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Are Controlled Environments the Future of Food Production?

It’s a Weird Time to be Alive It is certainly unprecedented in human history to have anytime, on-demand access to almost any type of food, prepared in any way imaginable. Yet, as residents of the developed world in the 21st century, we find ourselves in this strange situation. Most of…

adminFebruary 26, 2020

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Campus Changemaker: Ana Plana

Post Contributed by Taylor Kraabel, Office of Sustainability Employee Engagement Coordinator Ana Plana is thrilled to be a member of the Auburn community after relocating from Miami. In between her lectures, Ana is currently helping the College of Human Sciences create their Culinary Science program. With thirteen years of teaching…

adminFebruary 25, 2020

Guest Posts SDG10 Sustainability in Action Updates

Lee County Remembrance Project: Reflecting on the Past to Build a Better Future

In partnership with the Equal Justice Initiative, the Lee County Remembrance Project (LCRP) focuses on confronting the history of racial terror in Lee County and engaging the community through conversations about the narrative of racial injustices and the legacy of racial inequality in our community. In an effort to accomplish…

adminFebruary 3, 2020

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

Meet Me at the V.I.C.–Volunteer, Internship & Career Fair

Did You Know That Before the Grocery Store and the Food Truck, There Are the Bees?

Are Controlled Environments the Future of Food Production?

Campus Changemaker: Ana Plana

Lee County Remembrance Project: Reflecting on the Past to Build a Better Future

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