“Hope is Power: Pathways to Living Democracy” a Talk by Frances Moore Lappé

Hope is Power: Pathways to Living Democracy Doing Our Part to Sustain Democracy Are you curious about the intersection between democracy and sustainability? Don't miss an extraordinary opportunity to hear from the renowned author and activist Frances Moore Lappé at Auburn University! In her captivating talk, "Hope is Power: Pathways…

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Director’s Corner: Innovate, Or Else

"The Stone Age did not end because humans ran out of stones. It ended because it was time for a re-think about how we live." ~William McDonough Photo credit: Haiku Deck This month in our exploration of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, created by 193 countries under the auspices of…

Mike KenslerJanuary 5, 2021

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Director’s Corner: Healing the Heart of Democracy

“The human heart is the first home of democracy. It is where we embrace our questions. Can we be equitable? Can we be generous? Can we listen with our whole beings, not just our minds, and offer our attention rather than our opinions? And do we have enough resolve in…

Mike KenslerOctober 6, 2020

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Books & Ball Caps: Healing the Heart of Democracy & The Tennessee Smokies

Mike recommends reading Healing the Heart of Democracy by Parker J. Palmer and shares the story behind his Tennessee Smokies ball cap.

Mike KenslerSeptember 29, 2020

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Director’s Corner: Using Your Voice to Make a Difference

“The human voice: It's the instrument we all play. It's the most powerful sound in the world, probably.” Julian Treasure Our words matter. They carry power and have an impact. The question is, how do we use our voices and what kind of a difference, positive or negative, do our…

Mike KenslerSeptember 27, 2018

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Presidential Candidates’ Perspectives on Climate Change

Post contributed by Kelsey Lawrence, Office of Sustainability Intern With the election for the President of the United States on the horizon, it is crucial to have done research on the candidates. This month’s topic of conversation is one of many important issues one must consider during election season, so…

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Director’s Corner: Citizenship and Sustainability

“We’ve all but forgotten that public participation is the very soul of democratic citizenship, and that it can profoundly enrich our lives.” Paul Rogat Loeb, Soul of a Citizen The future of our nation and the planet we inhabit depends on our willingness to more fully exercise our rights and…

Mike KenslerSeptember 29, 2016

“Hope is Power: Pathways to Living Democracy” a Talk by Frances Moore Lappé

Director’s Corner: Innovate, Or Else

Director’s Corner: Healing the Heart of Democracy

Books & Ball Caps: Healing the Heart of Democracy & The Tennessee Smokies

Director’s Corner: Using Your Voice to Make a Difference

Presidential Candidates’ Perspectives on Climate Change

Director’s Corner: Citizenship and Sustainability

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