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:20160313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20161106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20170312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20171105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD 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:20260916T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T110000 DTSTAMP:20261021T041504 CREATED:20260723T143103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T143513Z UID:10005399-1789552800-1789556400@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:How to Plan and Install a Rain Garden DESCRIPTION:Join Rain Ready Alabama for their upcoming free virtual webinars designed to help homeowners learn about the Rain Ready practice of planting and installing a Rain Garden. URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/how-to-plan-and-install-a-rain-garden-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T130000 DTSTAMP:20261021T041504 CREATED:20260723T143747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T143748Z UID:10005397-1788264000-1788267600@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Introduction to Rain Ready Practices for Homeowners DESCRIPTION:Join the Rain Ready Alabama program for their upcoming free virtual webinars designed to help homeowners learn about Rain Ready practices\, including rain gardens\, stormwater management\, and ways to protect local waterways. URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/introduction-to-rain-ready-practices-for-homeowners-2/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T200000 DTSTAMP:20261021T041504 CREATED:20260723T141757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T141814Z UID:10005395-1787166000-1787169600@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Program Webinar DESCRIPTION:Get a Rain Barrel for Your Home!\nThe Rain Ready Rain Barrel Program makes it easy to get started reducing runoff and reusing water at home. Participants attend a live 1‑hour online workshop and receive a discount code to purchase a rain barrel for $30\, delivered directly to their door. \nThe workshop covers installation\, use\, and maintenance\, and is open to anyone in Alabama (limit of one barrel per household). It’s a simple\, practical way to conserve water and help protect local waterways. URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/417435/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T120000 DTSTAMP:20261021T041504 CREATED:20260723T141633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T141902Z UID:10005394-1786618800-1786622400@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Program Webinar DESCRIPTION:Get a Rain Barrel for Your Home!\nThe Rain Ready Rain Barrel Program makes it easy to get started reducing runoff and reusing water at home. Participants attend a live 1‑hour online workshop and receive a discount code to purchase a rain barrel for $30\, delivered directly to their door. \nThe workshop covers installation\, use\, and maintenance\, and is open to anyone in Alabama (limit of one barrel per household). It’s a simple\, practical way to conserve water and help protect local waterways. \nRain Ready Alabama is a statewide program from AU Civil and Environmental Engineering that helps property owners\, communities\, and schools implement practical stormwater solutions that reduce runoff\, improve water quality\, and enhance watershed health. Project includes select project reimbursement and project assistance. Learn about Rain Ready Alabama.  URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/rain-barrel-program-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T160000 DTSTAMP:20261021T041504 CREATED:20260723T142635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T142942Z UID:10005398-1786460400-1786464000@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:How to Plan and Install a Rain Garden DESCRIPTION:Join Rain Ready Alabama for their upcoming free virtual webinars designed to help homeowners learn about the Rain Ready practice of planting and installing a Rain Garden. URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/how-to-plan-and-install-a-rain-garden/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T110000 DTSTAMP:20261021T041504 CREATED:20260723T142411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T142502Z UID:10005396-1785924000-1785927600@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Introduction to Rain Ready Practices for Homeowners DESCRIPTION:Join the Rain Ready Alabama program for their upcoming free virtual webinars designed to help homeowners learn about Rain Ready practices\, including rain gardens\, stormwater management\, and ways to protect local waterways. URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/introduction-to-rain-ready-practices-for-homeowners/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241115T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241115T100000 DTSTAMP:20261021T041504 CREATED:20240919T172252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T172422Z UID:10004742-1731664800-1731664800@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Building AI for Humanity: Emory's Approach to AI DESCRIPTION:Building AI for Humanity: Emory’s Approach to AI presented by: \nJoe Sutherland\, Director\, Center for AI Learning\, Emory University \nSutherland will discuss Emory’s approach to building AI capability through the AI. Humanity initiative and the Center for AI Learning\, and offer lessons learned from the perspectives of our faculty\, student\, and staff who participate in our research\, curricular\, co-curricular\, and community service programs. \nThis lecture is apart of a series being hosted by Auburn University’s official artificial intelligence initiative. The series offer attendees a valuable chance to learn about the latest developments\, ethical issues\, and societal effects of AI. Participants will deepen their knowledge of this transformative field while engaging in discussions that could influence AI’s future direction. \nForums are open to the public – in person in Lowder 111 and via Zoom (https://auburn.zoom.us/j/81706339239). To view additional lectures in the series visit the announcement on the College of Engineering website.  URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/building-ai-for-humanity-emorys-approach-to-ai/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Lowder Hall – Room 111\, 405 W. Magnolia Avenue\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States CATEGORIES:Administration,All Employees,Daytime,Discussion,Faculty,Graduate Students,On Campus,Seminar,Staff,Students,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.auburn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Auburn-College-of-Engineering-Logo-event.png GEO:32.6058309;-85.4890136 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Event Venue | Lowder Hall – Room 111 405 W. Magnolia Avenue Auburn AL 36849 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=405 W. Magnolia Avenue:geo:-85.4890136,32.6058309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T100000 DTSTAMP:20261021T041504 CREATED:20240919T171436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T172449Z UID:10004741-1730455200-1730455200@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:On the Topic of Artificial General Intelligence - A Panel Discussion DESCRIPTION:On the Topic of Artificial General Intelligence – A Panel Discussion \nAs we witness the pronounced effect that large language models (LLMs)\, such as ChatGPT\, are having on every facet of our lives\, we find ourselves asking questions like\, “What’s is the future of AI?”\, “Will AI eventually equal and/or surpass human general intelligence?”\, and if so\, “What will this Artificial General Intelligence look like\, act like\, and be like?” In this panel discussion\, guests will learn and explore\, firsthand\, from three leading AI experts the answers to these questions. \nAnh Nguyen\, Associate Professor\, Department of Computer Science & Software Engineering\, Samuel Ginn College of Engineering\, Auburn University \nSantu Karmaker\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Computer Science\, College of Engineering & Computer Science\, University of Central Florida\, and former Auburn University Computer Science and Software Engineering Assistant Professor \nSathya Aakur\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Computer Science & Software Engineering\, Samuel Ginn College of Engineering\, Auburn University \nThis lecture is apart of a series being hosted by Auburn University’s official artificial intelligence initiative. The series offer attendees a valuable chance to learn about the latest developments\, ethical issues\, and societal effects of AI. Participants will deepen their knowledge of this transformative field while engaging in discussions that could influence AI’s future direction. \nForums are open to the public – in person in Lowder 111 and via Zoom (https://auburn.zoom.us/j/81706339239). To view additional lectures in the series visit the announcement on the College of Engineering website.  URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/on-the-topic-of-artificial-general-intelligence-a-panel-discussion/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Lowder Hall – Room 111\, 405 W. Magnolia Avenue\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States CATEGORIES:Administration,All Employees,Daytime,Discussion,Faculty,Graduate Students,On Campus,Seminar,Staff,Students,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.auburn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Auburn-College-of-Engineering-Logo-event.png GEO:32.6058309;-85.4890136 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Event Venue | Lowder Hall – Room 111 405 W. Magnolia Avenue Auburn AL 36849 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=405 W. Magnolia Avenue:geo:-85.4890136,32.6058309 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T130000 DTSTAMP:20261021T041504 CREATED:20240215T220705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T220705Z UID:10004505-1708513200-1708520400@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Auburn University Samuel Ginn College of Engineering Careers in Sustainability Industry Day Spring 2024 DESCRIPTION:Join the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering for a Careers in Sustainability Industry Day! Come to learn about varying jobs and careers in which sustainable design is being implemented. All majors are welcome! Walk-ins are welcome as well\, but please register ahead if you would like to have lunch at 11:00 AM. See the list of upcoming College of Engineering Career Fairs here\, as well as to register and see more information about this event. URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/auburn-university-samuel-ginn-college-of-engineering-careers-in-sustainability-industry-day-spring-2024/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Brown-Kopel Engineering Student Achievement Center – Grand Hall\, Engineering Shops\, 152 Wilmore Dr\, Auburn\, AL\, 63849 CATEGORIES:On Campus,Students GEO:32.6053971;-85.4855343 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Event Venue | Brown-Kopel Engineering Student Achievement Center – Grand Hall Engineering Shops 152 Wilmore Dr Auburn AL 63849;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Engineering Shops\, 152 Wilmore Dr:geo:-85.4855343,32.6053971 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220427T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220429T170000 DTSTAMP:20261021T041504 CREATED:20220119T184541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T204215Z UID:10002877-1651046400-1651251600@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:The Sustainable Future of Cross Laminated Timber in the South: Grow\, Design\, Build DESCRIPTION:Auburn University is pleased to announce that the international CLT conference “The Sustainable Future of CLT in the South: Grow\, Design\, Build” will be held April 27 – 29\, 2022\, in Auburn\, Alabama. This premier event is the first of its kind to be held in the Southern United States. \nRenowned experts in forestry\, building sciences\, engineering\, and architecture and design will address the latest CLT research\, trends\, and developments in the South. Session tracks will offer information to address the needs of multiple audiences\, including designers\, builders\, contractors\, academia\, landowners\, producers\, and suppliers. Look for more information on keynote speakers\, sessions\, and registration as details become available at the Auburn School of Forestry and Wildlife Services website. \nThe conference is presented in partnership with the Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences\, College of Architecture\, Design\, and Construction\, Samuel Ginn College of Engineering\, and the Offices of Sustainability and Planning\, Design\, and Construction. \nView registration options online here URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/the-sustainable-future-of-clt-in-the-south-grow-design-build/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Auburn University\, Auburn\, AL\, 36849\, United States CATEGORIES:Conference GEO:32.5909562;-85.4929785 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200403T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200403T140000 DTSTAMP:20261021T041504 CREATED:20201007T164252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T214439Z UID:10002537-1585908000-1585922400@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Nifty and Thrifty: Crafting the Bioeconomy DESCRIPTION:Isn’t being thrifty nifty? Come and enjoy an hour of crafting\, creativity\, and fun! Learn how to repurpose items like t-shirts and jeans into new items that you can make and use at home in a fun and interactive workshop led by Biosystems Engineering students. Let’s work to reuse what we have\, to reduce what we use! This event will provide hands-on experience of sustainable practices while introducing the concept of the circular economy in the bioeconomy. Feel free to bring your own item(s) to repurpose. Looking forward to crafting the bioeconomy with you! URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/nifty-and-thrifty-crafting-the-bioeconomy-2/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Ralph B. Draughon Library – Room 4027 CATEGORIES:Anyone,Daytime,Gathering,On Campus END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180911T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180911T190000 DTSTAMP:20261021T041504 CREATED:20201007T164500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T214640Z UID:10002745-1536685200-1536692400@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:GRAND Engineering Showcase DESCRIPTION:
\nJoin the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering for the GRAND Engineering Showcase. The event\\, which is free and open to the public for 4th- through 8th-graders and their parents\\, includes hands-on demonstrations that will explore how engineering\'s grand challenges are being solved. \nTo register for the event\\, go to eng.auburn.edu/grand. To learn more about the engineering grand challenges\\, go to engineeringchallenges.org. \n  \n
URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/grand-engineering-showcase-2/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Student Center Ballroom CATEGORIES:All Employees,Anyone,Evening,Gathering,On Campus,Other,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustain.auburn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/GRAND-Showcase-Event-hfA91m.tmp_.jpg GEO:32.60248;-85.486934 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180223T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180223T130000 DTSTAMP:20261021T041504 CREATED:20201007T164655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T214831Z UID:10002921-1519390800-1519390800@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Evaluating the Sustainability of Generation Portfolios: A Case Study of the New England Power Systems DESCRIPTION:Destenie Nock is a Ph.D Candidate in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research at the University of Massachusetts Amherst\\, an NSF Graduate Research Fellow\\, and an Offshore Wind Energy IGERT Fellow. Prior to this she was a Mitchell Fellow in Northern Ireland where she earned an MSc in Leadership for Sustainable Development at Queens University of Belfast. Her research is focused on evaluating the sustainability and reliability of the electricity grid in New England as well as in developing countries. She has two B.S. degrees from North Carolina A&T State University in Electrical Engineering and Applied Mathematics. In addition\\, she has held internships at Argonne National Lab\\, and the Utility Regulator of Northern Ireland. She will present a methodology for evaluating the sustainability of a region’s electric generation portfolio\\, using New England as a case study and focus on long term capacity planning for resource adequacy and sustainability. URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/evaluating-the-sustainability-of-generation-portfolios-a-case-study-of-the-new-england-power-systems-2/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Shelby Center – Room 1126 CATEGORIES:Administration,All Employees,Alumni,Daytime,Faculty,On Campus,Staff,Students,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.auburn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Default-Event-jo5OOK.tmp_.png GEO:32.606034;-85.487478 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171110T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171110T100000 DTSTAMP:20261021T041504 CREATED:20201007T164754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T214927Z UID:10002555-1510308000-1510308000@sustain.auburn.edu SUMMARY:Magic in Motion: Transportation Planning at Walt Disney World DESCRIPTION:Join the College of Engineering in an exciting opportunity to heard from Mr. Alan Skaggs on transportation systems at Walt Disney World Resort! He will describe their planning and operational processes\\, and highlight career opportunities in a presentation is intended for a wide engineering\\, planning\\, complex systems and operational research audience. Alan M. Skaggs\\, PE\\, is responsible for the daily deployment and usage plan for fleet of 386 buses\\, 12 monorails and 40 watercraft to efficiently meet Guest needs across WDW property.  In his tenure\\, Alan has implemented many Guest service improvement initiatives\\, including assessing costs and benefits of each prior to rollout.  Previously\\, Alan was a Senior Mechanical Engineer at WDW Resort\\, delivering engineering support for multiple attractions.  Mr. Skaggs holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology\\, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Central Florida\\, and dual Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics from South Methodist University. For questions/comments please contact Dr. Jeff LaMondia at jlamondia@auburn.edu. \n  URL:https://sustain.auburn.edu/event/magic-in-motion-transportation-planning-at-walt-disney-world-2/ LOCATION:Event Venue | Mell Classroom Building at Ralph B. Draughon Library – Room 2510 CATEGORIES:Administration,All Employees,Alumni,Anyone,Daytime,Faculty,On Campus,Staff,Students,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustain.auburn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Default-Event-jo5OOK.tmp_.png GEO:32.602992;-85.482929 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR