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...
Join the Office of Sustainability and the Auburn University Libraries for a night of sustainable crafting and horticulture! Bring an old ceramic mug to the RBD Library Innovation & Research Commons and leave with an upcycled planter complete with its own greenery! We will have basil, oregano, catnip, and pothos...
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.
Create upcycled gift wrap, cards, and tags using paper scraps, reused textiles, biodegradable potato stamps, and more! We hope you can join The Office of Sustainability and our cosponsors, the AU Libraries, the Waste Reduction and Recycling Department, and the Association of Visual Artists. Stop by the RBD I&RC on...
Join us for Mending Night on January 27th from 5:30 - 8:30 PM in the RBD Library's Innovation and 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...
Bring your Cup and Chairs because Office of Sustainability is hosting an Outdoor Films Series in February. The first film, hosted in collaboration with the Crop, Soil, & Environmental Sciences Graduate Student Association, is Kiss the Ground. This documentary features farmers and communities cultivating healthy soils full of microbes and...
Listen to the leaders of tomorrow fight for our planetary health at our Sustainability Film Series screening of Future Council. This heart-warming and often comedic documentary follows a group of schoolchildren on a road trip across Europe as they engage with some of the world's most influential leaders in...
Join us for the Intergenerational Game Night! Come learn, play, and connect across generations as we enjoy classic and modern games together. Spark conversation and build community through friendly competition. A variety of games will be provided, even role-playing games, along with snacks and refreshments. Bring your own mug if...
Join the Office of Sustainability, Alabama Rivers Alliance, and Auburn Outdoors for a unique film screening event! Short documentary films created as part of the 2025 Southern Exposure Film Fellowship will be shown. These films were created over the Alabama Rivers Alliance’s 6-week summer program and present vibrant, inspiring stories...
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.
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. Check out the picnic directory to see what organizations will be at the picnic! The...