BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Office of Sustainability - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Office of Sustainability X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Office of Sustainability REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250421T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250421T180000 DTSTAMP:20260605T083935 CREATED:20250320T140600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T192147Z UID:10004809-1745218800-1745258400@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Donate Professional Clothing DESCRIPTION:Looking to clean out your closet and give back? Drop off your gently used men’s and women’s business professional clothing at our curbside donation drive behind Samford Hall!\n\nVolunteers will be on-site all day to assist with unloading your donations—no need to leave your car. All clothing will go directly to support the Auburn University Career Closet\, helping students look and feel confident for interviews\, internships\, and beyond.\n\nHelp us support students and promote sustainability—one outfit at a time! URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/curbside-clothing-drive/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Ross Square\, Ross Square\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States CATEGORIES:Anyone,Daytime,Evening,Faculty,Graduate Students,On Campus,Staff,Students ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.auburn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Office-of-Sustainability-Event.png GEO:32.6045558;-85.4837993 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Event Venue | Ross Square Ross Square Auburn AL 36849 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Ross Square:geo:-85.4837993,32.6045558 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T140000 DTSTAMP:20260605T083935 CREATED:20250226T152107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T152309Z UID:10004801-1745319600-1745330400@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Earth Day Extravaganza DESCRIPTION:UPC’s most-attended event last year is back again! Come to the Campus Green to decorate tote bags\, participate in plant-potting\, make bouquets\, and eat some free food\, just to list a few! Many clubs\, organizations\, and departments will be present to interact and celebrate with. Learn more at UPC’s AU Involve page. \nThe Office of Sustainability will be present with multiple activities\, including a sustainability bike tours with Auburn Outdoors! URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/earth-day-extravaganza-4/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Campus Green\, 500 Heisman Dr\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States CATEGORIES:Administration,Celebration,Daytime,Faculty,Gathering,On Campus,Staff,Students ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.auburn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024-Temporary-Calendar-Image-1225-×-647-px.png GEO:32.6017874;-85.4877659 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Event Venue | Campus Green 500 Heisman Dr Auburn AL 36849 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=500 Heisman Dr:geo:-85.4877659,32.6017874 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T164500 DTSTAMP:20260605T083935 CREATED:20250203T163523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T163523Z UID:10004779-1745422200-1745426700@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Spirit of Sustainability Awards Ceremony DESCRIPTION:The Auburn University Spirit of Sustainability Awards program exists to recognize individuals or groups of Auburn University students\, faculty\, staff\, and alumni that exemplify the Auburn spirit by making significant contributions toward sustainability on campus or in a community at any point along the Sustainability Compass: Nature\, Economy\, Society\, individual or collective Wellbeing. Nature undertakings exemplify how we can restore\, protect\, and live in accord with the laws of Nature.  Economic achievements contribute to a prosperous economy that is viable\, fair\, and inclusive.  Societal work cultivates connectedness\, caring\, equity\, and engagement.  Efforts for Wellbeing nurture individual health\, fulfillment\, happiness\, and collective wellbeing. \nWhile all nominations echo various points of the Sustainability Compass\, awardees are chosen based upon their motivation and commitment to sustainability; the impact of their work; and the degree to which they engage and involve others in their efforts. \nWe will be distributing the awards at the Spirit of Sustainability Awards Ceremony on April 23rd\, 2025. For more information about these sustainability awards\,  please click here to visit the award page on our website. URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/spirit-of-sustainability-awards-ceremony-5/ LOCATION:Event Venue | The ALFA Pavilion at Ag Heritage Park CATEGORIES:Administration,All Employees,Alumni,Anyone,Celebration,Ceremony,Daytime,Faculty,On Campus,Staff,Students ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustain.auburn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Awards-Home-Page-Base.jpg GEO:32.594323;-85.490941 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T233000 DTSTAMP:20260605T083935 CREATED:20250501T151810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T152548Z UID:10005105-1746057600-1748734200@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Professional Development Sponsorship Program Application Period DESCRIPTION:Auburn University non-student employees may submit an application for consideration for the Office of Sustainability’s Professional Development Sponsorship Program. The funds support learning opportunities related to sustainability and current job responsibilities\, and applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. Central on May 31\, 2025\, to be considered. URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/professional-development-sponsorship-program-application-period/ LOCATION:Virtual Event | Check Event Page for Link\, United States CATEGORIES:Administration,All Employees,Application Deadline,Deadline,Faculty,Staff ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.auburn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SPDS-Calendar-Event.png GEO:38.7945952;-106.5348379 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250513T164500 DTSTAMP:20260605T083935 CREATED:20250415T134705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T152939Z UID:10005104-1747148400-1747154700@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Mike Kensler Retirement Reception DESCRIPTION:Friends and colleagues from across the university and city are invited to join the Office of Sustainability at the retirement reception for director\, Mike Kensler. The reception-style event will feature a few words from Mayor Ron Anders\, campus collaborators\, and an alumna guest. Wear your favorite baseball cap to give Mike a tip of the ol’ ballcap. \nLight refreshments will be provided. \n  \n  URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/mike-kensler-retirement-reception/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Wellness Kitchen\, South Donahue Drive\, Auburn\, AL\, 36832\, United States CATEGORIES:Administration,Anyone,Celebration,Deadline,Faculty,On Campus,Social Event,Staff,Students ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.auburn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Mike-RR-Calendar-Event.png GEO:32.5987359;-85.4908925 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Event Venue | Wellness Kitchen South Donahue Drive Auburn AL 36832 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=South Donahue Drive:geo:-85.4908925,32.5987359 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T180000 DTSTAMP:20260605T083935 CREATED:20250825T214603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T214603Z UID:10005178-1756202400-1756231200@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Women Artists in Ascendance DESCRIPTION:Featuring objects on loan from the Whitney Museum of American Art alongside the university art collection\, Women Artists in Ascendance pulls back the curtain on the story of modern American art by displaying works from a dozen women artists who were goliaths in their own right\, including Helen Frankenthaler\, Grace Hartigan and Lee Krasner. \nOrganized in partnership with Art Bridges URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/women-artists-in-ascendance/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art CATEGORIES:Administration,All Employees,Alumni,Anyone,Faculty,Graduate Students,On Campus ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.auburn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Jule-Collins-Smith-Museum-Events-UKVsml.tmp_.png GEO:32.587748;-85.48373 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T130000 DTSTAMP:20260605T083935 CREATED:20250903T183238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T183238Z UID:10005192-1758108600-1758114000@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Branching Out: The Public History of Trees with Brian Dempsey and Carrie Barske Crawford DESCRIPTION:Part of the OLLI at Auburn Brown Bag Series \n Trees are often viewed primarily as natural resources\, yet they also hold powerful places in our cultural landscapes and collective memory. Branching Out: The Public History of Trees\, a 2025 essay collection from the University of Massachusetts Press\, explores trees through this cultural lens and examines their important role in public history practice. \n University of North Alabama historians Dr. Brian Dempsey and Dr. Carolyn Barske Crawford each contributed essays to the volume. In “An Island of Trees Called Old Hickory: History and Place in the Mississippi Delta\,” Dempsey examines a small stand of trees on the edge of Cleveland\, Mississippi. Though ordinary in appearance\, the site embodies deep cultural associations that illuminate how people connect with and interpret their local landscapes. \n In “‘The Most Useful Tree:’ The American Chestnut\, Stories\, and Species Restoration\,” Crawford explores how the American Chestnut Foundation leverages memories of the tree’s once-vital economic\, social\, and cultural role in Appalachia to support ongoing restoration efforts. Her work highlights the potential for powerful partnerships between scientists and public historians. Together\, Dempsey and Crawford will share insights from their research and invite the audience to reflect on why trees matter—not only ecologically\, but as anchors of meaning in public history and cultural life. URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/branching-out-the-public-history-of-trees-with-brian-dempsey-and-carrie-barske-crawford/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Pebble Hill\, United States CATEGORIES:Administration,All Employees,Alumni,Anyone,Daytime,Discussion,Faculty,Gathering,Graduate Students,On Campus,Outing,Staff,Students,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.auburn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Draughon-Center-for-the-Arts-Humanities-Events-e1771000362181.png GEO:32.606519;-85.47234 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T130000 DTSTAMP:20260605T083935 CREATED:20250903T184631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T184631Z UID:10005194-1758709800-1758718800@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Inspired by William Bartram: Southern Landscapes by Philip Juras DESCRIPTION:Part of the OLLI at Auburn Brown Bag Series \nGrowing up in Georgia\, artist Philip Juras could only dream of the bountiful southern nature that William Bartram documented two and a half centuries ago. Inspired by Bartram’s writing\, Philip has created a body of paintings depicting both contemporary and historic natural landscapes from across the South. \nHe will present work from his exhibit and award-winning book The Southern Frontier\, Landscapes Inspired by Bartram’s “Travels”\, along with new drawings and paintings that explore some of the forgotten landscapes Bartram so eloquently painted in words. By celebrating the beauty and richness of the nature we still have today while also conveying what we have lost\, Philip’s work helps us imagine what can be restored for future generations. URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/inspired-by-william-bartram-southern-landscapes-by-philip-juras/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Pebble Hill\, United States CATEGORIES:Administration,All Employees,Alumni,Anyone,Daytime,Faculty,Gathering,On Campus,Students,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.auburn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Draughon-Center-for-the-Arts-Humanities-Events-e1771000362181.png GEO:32.606519;-85.47234 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T200000 DTSTAMP:20260605T083935 CREATED:20251015T174156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T191225Z UID:10005226-1761901200-1761940800@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:37th Annual Pumpkin Carve DESCRIPTION:Auburn’s chapter of the American Institute of Architecture Students invites all students\, faculty and community members for a day of frightful fun. \nStarting at 9 a.m.\, attendees can carve pumpkins\, bid on faculty-drawn napkin sketches\, enter raffles for goodies provided by local businesses and buy spooky t-shirts and stickers. Refreshments will be available with snacks and treats at various booths. By the glow of 200 pumpkins\, judges will announce the winners of the pumpkin carving contest\, as well as the napkin sketch bids and raffle baskets. The night will end at 8 p.m. with the auction of spook-tacularly carved pumpkins. \n  \nPumpkin Carve will take place in the Dudley Courtyard URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/37th-annual-pumpkin-carve/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Dudley Courtyard CATEGORIES:Administration,All Employees,Alumni,Anyone,Celebration,Competition,Daytime,Evening,Faculty,Gathering,On Campus,Social Event,Youth ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.auburn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot-2025-10-15-122435.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251130T233000 DTSTAMP:20260605T083935 CREATED:20251103T195030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T195030Z UID:10005232-1761955200-1764545400@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Professional Development Sponsorship Program Application Period DESCRIPTION:Auburn University non-student employees may submit an application for consideration for the Office of Sustainability’s Professional Development Sponsorship Program. The funds support learning opportunities related to sustainability and current job responsibilities\, and applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. Central on November 30\, 2025\, to be considered. URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/professional-development-sponsorship-program-application-period-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Event | Check Event Page for Link\, United States CATEGORIES:Administration,All Employees,Application Deadline,Deadline,Faculty,Staff ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.auburn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SPDS-Calendar-Event.png GEO:38.7945952;-106.5348379 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T131500 DTSTAMP:20260605T083935 CREATED:20251008T221553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T222714Z UID:10005225-1762516800-1762521300@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:College Teaching with the U.N. SDGS DESCRIPTION:Join the Multi-Institutional Community of Practice\, with Auburn University’s Miriam Wyman\, for exciting examples from university instructors that will help you find ways to enhance your teaching with the U. N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Each of the speakers will provide a short presentation highlighting course examples. Then\, you can engage with them in small groups to gain further insights. This meeting is via Zoom. \nRegister today to receive a meeting invitation and Zoom link! \nRegister here. \nhttps://forms.office.com/r/zpZCNuX8aM URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/college-teaching-with-the-new-u-n-sdgs/ LOCATION:Virtual Event | Check Event Page for Link\, United States CATEGORIES:Discussion,Faculty,Seminar,Staff,Talk,Web Based,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.auburn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/SDGs.png ORGANIZER;CN="Event Organizer | Regional Centre of Expertise of Education for Sustainable Development of Greater Atlanta":MAILTO:info@rcega.org GEO:38.7945952;-106.5348379 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T130000 DTSTAMP:20260605T083935 CREATED:20260120T223618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T223618Z UID:10005253-1770897600-1770901200@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Mahjong Culture Workshop DESCRIPTION:Get cultural experience this semester through our Mahjong Culture Workshop where you will get to learn and practice the basics of the traditional Chinese board game Mahjong. \nMake sure to register by February\n9th! aub.ie/spring26culture URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/mahjong-culture-workshop/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Foy Hall – Room 208\, United States CATEGORIES:Daytime,Faculty,Gathering,On Campus ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.auburn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Untitled-design.png GEO:32.604839;-85.484783 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T233000 DTSTAMP:20260605T083935 CREATED:20260430T204656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T204656Z UID:10005304-1777593600-1780270200@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Professional Development Sponsorship Program Application Period DESCRIPTION:Auburn University non-student employees may submit an application for consideration for the Office of Sustainability’s Professional Development Sponsorship Program. The funds support learning opportunities related to sustainability and current job responsibilities\, and applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. Central on May 31\, 2026\, to be considered. URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/professional-development-sponsorship-program-application-period-3/ LOCATION:Virtual Event | Check Event Page for Link\, United States CATEGORIES:Administration,All Employees,Application Deadline,Deadline,Faculty,Staff ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.auburn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SPDS-Calendar-Event.png GEO:38.7945952;-106.5348379 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260519 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260520 DTSTAMP:20260605T083935 CREATED:20250722T161703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T163401Z UID:10005172-1779148800-1779235199@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Alabama Statewide Primary Election 2026 DESCRIPTION:Polls in Alabama open for in-person voting in the 2026 Statewide Primary Election.er \nVisit aub.ie/vote for more information. URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/alabama-statewide-primary-election-2026/ CATEGORIES:Administration,All Employees,Alumni,Anyone,Daytime,Faculty,Graduate Students,Off Campus,Staff,Students,Voting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustain.auburn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Voting_Event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T190000 DTSTAMP:20260605T083935 CREATED:20250722T161841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T163303Z UID:10005173-1781593200-1781636400@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Primary Runoff Election 2026 (If Needed) DESCRIPTION:Polls in Alabama open for in-person voting in the 2026 Primary Runoff Election\, if needed. \nVisit aub.ie/vote for more information. URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/primary-runoff-election-2026-if-needed/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Various Locations CATEGORIES:Administration,All Employees,Alumni,Anyone,Daytime,Deadline,Faculty,Graduate Students,Off Campus,Staff,Students,Voting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustain.auburn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Voting_Event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T190000 DTSTAMP:20260605T083935 CREATED:20250722T161339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T161922Z UID:10005171-1793689200-1793732400@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Election Day 2026 DESCRIPTION:Polls in Alabama open for in-person voting in the 2026 General Election. \nVisit aub.ie/vote for more information. URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/election-day-2026/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Various Locations CATEGORIES:Administration,All Employees,Alumni,Anyone,Daytime,Deadline,Faculty,Graduate Students,Off Campus,Staff,Students,Voting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustain.auburn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Voting_Event.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR