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Blog category: Sustainability in Action

Stories about individuals and groups on campus making a difference

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

Blog post title: 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…
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September 29, 2020
CAMPUS CHANGEMAKER: MARLEY HALTER’S JOURNEY WITH COMMUNITY GARDENING Sustainability in Action

Blog post title: 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.…
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September 9, 2020
What is the Connection Between Climate Change & Our Food System? Does What We Eat Really Make a Difference? Newsletter Archived UpdatesOffice Guest Blog PostsSustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 13

Blog post title: 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…
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March 2, 2020
Meet Me at the V.I.C.–Volunteer, Internship & Career Fair Newsletter Archived UpdatesOffice Guest Blog PostsSustainability in Action

Blog post title: 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…
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March 2, 2020
Did You Know That Before the Grocery Store and the Food Truck, There Are the Bees? Office Guest Blog PostsSustainability in Action

Blog post title: 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…
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February 28, 2020
Campus Changemaker: Ana Plana Sustainability in Action

Blog post title: 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…
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February 25, 2020
Lee County Remembrance Project: Reflecting on the Past to Build a Better Future Newsletter Archived UpdatesOffice Guest Blog PostsSustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 10

Blog post title: 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…
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February 3, 2020