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Walking the Walk and Biking the Bike

by Rebecca Retzlaff, Director of the Academic Sustainability Program Most of the people at Auburn who are involved in sustainability also have a personal commitment to living a sustainable lifestyle. Many of us try to walk the walk (or bike the bike) of what we advocate. While I wish that…
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September 1, 2022
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Suicide Prevention on Campus

by Chase Chaplin, Health Promotion and Wellness Services *Please note that this story contains mention of suicide in reference to prevention and intervention*   In 2021, over ¼ of college students surveyed nationally scored at risk of suicide (NCHA, 2021).  Therefore, it is not surprising that suicide is the second…
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September 1, 2022
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Ride to Win During Cycle September 2022

Auburn's taking part in the global bike challenge – Cycle September! Cycle September is a month-long competition from Love to Ride, which aims to get more people riding bikes. At a time when money saving, wellness, and environmental issues are important factors for many, there has never been a better…
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August 17, 2022
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2020 Executive Summary of Sustainability at Auburn University

We invite you to view our 2020 Executive Summary of Sustainability at Auburn University. The 2020 Executive Summary gives a sense of the history of sustainability at Auburn University. While no means comprehensive, it shows our steady progress in integrating sustainability into our operations, outreach, administration, teaching, and research. The…
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April 20, 2021
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AUtensil Pick-Up & Volunteer Details

Swing by and pick up your reusable AUtensils and ditch the disposbales habit! We will be at the following locations for lunch (L) and dinner (D). Utensils are also available at the Office of Sustainability and Tiger Dining, details below. We need volunteers to hand out reusable AUtensils. It's super…
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February 15, 2021
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Want to Get Paid While Making a Difference? Apply Now to Join Our Team!

We’re seeking 4 undergraduate students to join our team for the 2021-22 academic year! Students from the Office of Sustainability in Baltimore for the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education conference. We're looking for folks who will apply their knowledge, skills, & talents to individual & team…
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February 2, 2021
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Plan to Power Down for Break

Post originally published in 2016 and contributed by Kenzley Defler, Office of Sustainability Intern  The holiday break for Auburn University has begun, so there’s no doubt people’s thoughts are filled with travel plans to see family and friends. Much of campus is vacant during the winter weeks of December and…
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December 9, 2020