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Build Community During Earth Month at Auburn University Sustainable Development Goal 13Sustainable Development Goal 17Sustainable Development Goal 3

Build Community During Earth Month at Auburn University

By Cole Bedics* It is once again that time of year, the azaleas on campus are blooming, and that light green color drapes every tree. Plants one day barren, the next are full of color with bees and birds orbiting them. This is the season of rebirth. It is Earth Month, and it is a great time to get out there,…
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April 2, 2026
Fighting Food Insecurity at Auburn: Inside the Campus Food Pantry Sustainability in ActionSustainable Development Goal 11Sustainable Development Goal 17Sustainable Development Goal 2

Fighting Food Insecurity at Auburn: Inside the Campus Food Pantry

By Yarianna Rangel* Food insecurity remains  a growing challenge on college campuses across the United States. Many students balance tuition, housing, transportation, and daily living costs while trying to succeed academically. At Auburn University, the Campus Food Pantry plays an important role in helping students and members of the campus community access essential food and basic necessities.  Recently, I had the opportunity…
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March 19, 2026
Our Future, Our Time: Future Council Film Screening EventsSustainable Development Goal 12Sustainable Development Goal 17Sustainable Development Goal 9

Our Future, Our Time: Future Council Film Screening

By Sarah Reilein* On Thursday, February 26, 2026, the Office of Sustainability held its next screening in our spring semester film series: Future Council. This 2024 documentary follows Damon Gameau as he takes eight kids on a road trip across Europe to seek solutions to our greatest ecological challenges.   Throughout the film, the children confront a symbolic character named “Groth.” “Groth” represents humanity’s constant pursuit of more and its negative impact on the planet.  Spinning off the word…
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March 18, 2026
It’s Not Dirt, It’s Soil: Kiss the Ground Outdoor Film Screening Sustainable Development Goal 15Sustainable Development Goal 17

It’s Not Dirt, It’s Soil: Kiss the Ground Outdoor Film Screening

By Emily Moore* Sitting on a picnic blanket in the Langdon Courtyard, I gaze up at the night sky through the branches of a tree. Twinkling stars and a radiant moon shine down, providing ample light to the gathering below. People are sipping on tea and snacking on popcorn, and, on the screen in front…
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February 24, 2026
Cook for Yourself, Care for the Planet  Guest Blog PostsSustainable Development Goal 12Sustainable Development Goal 3

Cook for Yourself, Care for the Planet 

By Sarah Reilein* One of my favorite ways to unwind has always been cooking and experimenting in the kitchen. Trying to multitask my chopping, stirring, and boiling water gives me something actually fun to “stress” about that is low risk, but high reward when my dish turns out delicious.   If you are also someone who enjoys cooking,…
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February 10, 2026