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Sustainability? Let Us Come to You!

Curious about sustainability? Want to learn how to make your organization or life more intentional and environmentally friendly? My name is Cole Bedics, and I am the Engagement Coordinator for the Auburn University Office of Sustainability. This new position was created to increase understanding and assist the Auburn family…

ContributorSeptember 29, 2025

Davis Arboretum Second Tuesday Tours

Experience the Davis Arboretum like never before! Make plans to attend our new "Second Tuesday Garden Tours" beginning Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 12:00 PM! Grab your friends and colleagues and meet us at the Arboretum pavilion for a delightful midday stroll through our beautiful garden as you learn about…

ContributorFebruary 3, 2025

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Public Engagement Assessment: Auburn University’s STARS Report

By Randy Martin & Bella Wright It is no secret that the city of Auburn revolves around the university. If you’ve ever been to a football game, you know that the entire town comes to a standstill as the Tigers battle it out on the field. Whether you attend the…

ContributorApril 27, 2024

Guest Posts Sustainability Writing Contest

Oyster Aquaculture in the Gulf of Mexico

By Kayla Boyd* OysterGro floating cages at an oyster farm north of Dauphin Island, ALPhoto Credit: Kayla Boyd It is impossible to stand on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico coastline and not be in awe of its beauty and history. From the sand dunes to the marsh, the…

ContributorApril 4, 2024

Guest Posts Sustainability Writing Contest

Eastern Grip

By Savanna Wooten* “I can’t. I’ll be in California.” For the better part of twenty years, this was my braggadocious excuse for missing holiday parties and summer birthdays. My way of letting others know I was trading humidity for heat, relief for “real” mountains, NASCAR for culture, y’all for you…

ContributorApril 4, 2024

Guest Posts Sustainability Writing Contest

Sustaining Our Southern Roots

By Luke Perko* The Duck River during the summerPhoto credit: Sam Duffy Growing up in Tennessee, the summers were hot and humid. You would find my friends and I swimming in the Duck River. Despite its nickname - the “Dirty Duck” - we cooled off in its brown murky waters.…

ContributorApril 4, 2024

Sustainability in Action Videos

Meet Our Staff – Bella Wright

Presenting Bella Wright! Bella is a senior majoring in Social Work with a minor in Sociology. As one of our Communications Specialists, she creates our monthly newsletters, writes blog posts, and creates media content for our events. Thank you Bella!

ContributorMarch 15, 2024

Sustainability in Action Videos

Meet Our Staff – Evie Pearson

Presenting Evie Pearson! Evie is a senior majoring in Sustainable Biomaterials. As the office's Outreach Coordinator, she plans our events, packs all necessary materials, and ensures all the logistics are taken care of. Thank you Evie!

ContributorMarch 15, 2024

Sustainability in Action Videos

Meet Our Staff – Katherine Anne Davis

Presenting Katherine Anne Davis! KA is a junior majoring in Apparel Design. As the office's Social Media Director, KA creates visuals, schedules posts, and handles community interaction across all of our social media platforms. Thank you KA!

ContributorMarch 15, 2024

Meet New Alumni with the Sustainability Auburn Alumni Association

The Sustainability Auburn Alumni Association (S3A) will be hosting a virtual sustainability networking event allowing new alumni and students to meet other members of the S3A. Registration is required.

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