The Gulf Scholars program includes a flexible and interdisciplinary curriculum. All classes count toward the minor in sustainability studies and various other programs on campus. Students will be invited to participate in co-curricular activities, including field trips to the Gulf, movie nights, social events, volunteer opportunities, art gallery openings and...
The Gulf Scholars program includes a flexible and interdisciplinary curriculum. All classes count toward the minor in sustainability studies and various other programs on campus. Students will be invited to participate in co-curricular activities, including field trips to the Gulf, movie nights, social events, volunteer opportunities, art gallery openings and...
Training Description: Become a certified Volunteer Monitor through this hybrid (online and in-person) training opportunity! Available certifications include AWW Water Chemistry Monitoring and Bacteriological Monitoring. You must complete each of the steps outlined below to receive your monitoring certification. Check out Alabama Water Watch's blog to learn more about Water Chemistry Monitoring and...
AU Climate Symposium 2025: Creating a Healthier Environment for Everyone is the 4th annual AU Climate Symposium for faculty, graduate students and stakeholders doing climate related research. The goal of the event is to share and communicate climate research to promote future collaboration. The event begins with Research Lightning Talks...
Join the Department of Geosciences for an important and timely talk by Dr. Deondre Smiles, Director of the Geographic Indigenous Futures Collaboratory, as he explores the powerful possibilities of Indigenous scholarship for the discipline of Geography in the face of climate and political instability. Learn more about Dr. Niiyokamigaabaw Deondre...
Join us for Mending Night on Thursday, April 17 from 6–8 PM in RBD Library's Innovation & Research Commons! We’ll have sewing machines, supplies, and dedicated stations for hemming pants, sewing buttons, patching holes, and upcycling pieces into something new. No prior sewing experience? No problem! Fashion students and volunteers...
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! Volunteers 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...
Join AU’s Sustainable Bio-based Materials Lab at the Kreher Preserve & Nature Center for an exciting and educational family event, Rallying for Sustainable Communities! Get ready to embark on a journey through interactive stations filled with hands-on activities that will teach you all about sustainability and how to take care...
Join Kreher Preserve for an enchanting farm-to-table event where you’ll dive into the delightful world of growing your own food! This hands-on experience will guide you through the essentials of cultivating your garden, from selecting the perfect vegetables to planting, nurturing, and harvesting them with pride. Learn about the importance of...
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...
Discover the breadth of sustainability at Auburn while you enjoy free local vegetarian food samples, fun, door prizes, and music at this zero-waste event! Connect with student groups, programs, and opportunities that make a difference. The Sustainability Picnic will be held Wednesday, August 27th from 4:30 – 6:30 PM at...
In Holy Ground: On Activism, Environmental Justice, and Finding Hope, Catherine Coleman Flowers explores the intersection of environmental issues, civil rights, and social justice through both personal and political lenses. Flowers draws on her experience fighting for vulnerable rural communities of color who lack access to clean, safe environments, weaving...
