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Building Community: One Bite at a Time

Post contributed by Dr. Virginia Koch, Auburn University Residence Life Director How do you build community? First, begin with the end in mind. Ask yourself, how do I want my community to look, feel, sound, and smell? Paint a picture of your ideal community. Does it look beautiful, well-maintained, or…

adminJanuary 30, 2018

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Building Our Community with Auburn Parks and Recreation

Post contributed by Whitney Morris, Aquatics and Special Events Coordinator, City of Auburn Building communities is essential to our daily lives and the lives of those around us. Without a healthy, thriving community to live in, we would not be able to enjoy the basic pleasures that so many of…

adminJanuary 29, 2018

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Building Community: A Process of Purpose

Post contributed by Mark Wilson, Director of Civic Learning Initiatives, Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts & Humanities, College of Liberal Arts In my Introduction to Community and Civic Engagement course this past semester, two students made comments that continue to echo in my mind, long after the grades…

adminJanuary 29, 2018

Sustainability in Action Updates

Sustainability In Action: Mona Dominguez

Post contributed by Ingrid Schnader, Office of Sustainability Intern When it comes to watershed issues, it can be difficult to get the surrounding community to care. Mona Dominguez takes a different approach with the Alabama Water Watch (AWW): this volunteer water-quality monitoring program gets people of all ages outside and…

adminOctober 3, 2017

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Spread Your Wings and Never Fear

Post contributed by Michael S. Freeman, CHMP, Risk Management and Safety Michael at work ensuring the proper handling of hazardous materials. We’ve all been there before….trying to decide where we can best utilize our talents to provide a positive impact on others. It’s that moment in time when you are…

adminSeptember 28, 2016

Director's Corner Updates

Director’s Corner: Making a Difference Right Where We Are

“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” Theodore Roosevelt Climate change. The Zika virus. Terrorism. These are complex global issues. As individuals it can seem like there is not much we can do about them. Actually, there are things we can do like informing ourselves, changing…

Mike KenslerAugust 30, 2016

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Sustainability in Action: Hallie Nelson

When Hallie Nelson came to Auburn University, she discovered her interest in the sustainability movement. A lifelong love for the outdoors led her to take a sustainability course her freshman year at Auburn and she began to get involved with the movement in the local community. Hallie Nelson From what…

adminFebruary 24, 2016

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Garden Plots Available at the AU Community Garden

Post contributed by Dr. Nanette Chadwick, Director of Academic Sustainability Programs Academic Sustainability Programs Are you interested in gardening? In growing your own food or flowers? In getting some exercise in a natural setting and communing with fellow gardeners? Then come join us at the AU Community Garden. The garden…

adminFebruary 22, 2016

Building Community: One Bite at a Time

Building Our Community with Auburn Parks and Recreation

Building Community: A Process of Purpose

Sustainability In Action: Mona Dominguez

Spread Your Wings and Never Fear

Director’s Corner: Making a Difference Right Where We Are

Sustainability in Action: Hallie Nelson

Garden Plots Available at the AU Community Garden

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