Matt on one of his many scuba diving adventures. Born in Florida and having ten years of scuba diving experience, it’s no wonder Matthew Preisser developed a love for the outdoors. His firsthand knowledge of the polluted water and dying wildlife in our oceans also began an interest in sustainability;…
Post contributed by Hallie Nelson, Office of Sustainability Intern This year’s Sustainability Picnic can be summed up pretty well by our Quote of the Week by Arthur Clarke, “All human plans subject to ruthless revision by Nature, or Fate, or whatever one preferred to call the powers behind the Universe.”…
adminAugust 30, 2016
“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” Theodore Roosevelt Climate change. The Zika virus. Terrorism. These are complex global issues. As individuals it can seem like there is not much we can do about them. Actually, there are things we can do like informing ourselves, changing…
Mike KenslerAugust 30, 2016
Post contributed by Matthew Preisser, Office of Sustainability Intern Over the course of the past year, interns at the Office of Sustainability, in conjunction with the Office of Information Technology, worked to create a new interactive feature for the Auburn Map. This addition to the map will allow viewers to see…
adminAugust 29, 2016
Post contributed by Dr. Nanette Chadwick, Director of Academic Sustainability Programs As part of the university-wide "This is Research Faculty Symposium" on September 16, there will be a series of lightning sessions. These lightning sessions are designed to help faculty learn about others who share their interests and with whom they may…
adminAugust 26, 2016
Post contributed by Dr. Imran Rahman, Assistant Professor, Department of Nutrition, Dietetics, and Hospitality Management, College of Human Sciences "Business is the economic engine of our Western culture, and if it could be transformed to truly serve nature as well as ourselves, it could become essential to our rescue." -…
adminAugust 22, 2016
Gameday Recycling student volunteers pause for a quick photo before distributing recycling bags to tailgaters. Post Contributed by Joan Hicken, Coordinator, Waste Reduction & Recycling Department Gameday Recycling is an opportunity for the university to demonstrate to the campus community that recycling and waste reduction activities are not limited to…
adminAugust 17, 2016
“One of the marvelous things about community is that it enables us to welcome and help people in a way we couldn't as individuals. When we pool our strength and share the work and responsibility, we can welcome many people, even those in deep distress, and perhaps help them find…
Mike KenslerAugust 10, 2016
“There comes a pause, for human strength will not endure to dance without cessation;” -- Lewis Carroll It’s hard to believe the fall and spring terms of the 2016-2017 academic year are over. The impression I get from everyone I’ve talked with since August is that folks have been busy,…
Mike KenslerApril 29, 2016