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Storms Can’t Stop Sustainability Picnic!

Post contributed by Hallie Nelson, Office of Sustainability Intern This year’s Sustainability Picnic can be summed up pretty well by our Quote of the Week by Arthur Clarke, “All human plans subject to ruthless revision by Nature, or Fate, or whatever one preferred to call the powers behind the Universe.”…
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August 30, 2016
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Wide Selection of Sustainability Courses Offered in Fall 2016

Post contributed by Dr. Nanette Chadwick, Director of Academic Sustainability Programs Students in the Intro to Sustainability course learn about stormwater management from Jeff Dumars. Academic Sustainability Programs has compiled a guide to all of the courses offered during the Fall 2016 semester, which relate to the Minor in Sustainability…
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March 30, 2016
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Join Our Team: Now Taking Applications for 2016-17 Interns

2015-16 Interns: Rebecca Oliver, Kristin Dobbs, Hallie Nelson (Front Row L to R); Taylor Craft, Kyle Kimel, Matthew Preisser (Back Row, L to R). The Auburn University Office of Sustainability is offering unpaid student internship opportunities for the 2016-17 school year beginning with the Fall semester in August. Students interested…
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February 29, 2016
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Leave It to The Professionals

Post contributed by Laure Butcher, Personal Training Coordinator, Campus Recreation We all need the benefit of someone else’s expertise at some point in our lives. Whether making a big decision or learning a new task, relying on the skills and experience of a professional is something we consider in all…
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February 19, 2016
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Conference Has Something for Everyone

Post contributed by Taylor Craft, Office of Sustainability Intern Aubie with Keynote Speaker, David Orr For a few days each year since 2006, folks from all over North America have come together to discuss one thing – sustainability.  This year the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)…
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November 3, 2015
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A Summer in Icelandic Nature

Lupine flowers at the village during the midnight sun. This summer, I spent three months interning at Sólheimar Ecovillage in Iceland. About 100 people live in the village, including staff, volunteers, and Icelanders with special needs. I lived in a house with volunteers and interns from all over Europe and…
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September 30, 2015
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Director’s Corner: Jump In!!

“There is no passion to be found playing small, in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.”  Nelson Mandela “Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.” …
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August 7, 2015
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Come Work With Us: Now Taking Applications for 2015-16 Interns

The Auburn University Office of Sustainability is offering unpaid student internship opportunities for the 2015-16 school year beginning with the Fall semester in August. Students interested in or passionate about sustainability who want to make a difference by applying their talents, training, and skills in ways that will support Auburn…
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March 5, 2015
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Our Sustainability Story — The Latest Chapter

Sustainability efforts at Auburn can be found enhancing all areas of the university's mission: research, instruction, and outreach, and are being implemented throughout the university's operations.  We're pleased to provide this overview of just some of the many efforts underway.  These varied programs, initiatives, and people represent the larger passion and commitment to…
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January 26, 2015
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Nominations Open for the Spirit of Sustainability Awards

The Office of Sustainability is now accepting nominations for the 2015 Spirit of Sustainability Awards.  Students, faculty, staff, administration, and alumni may be nominated for an award either individually or as a group.  Self-nominations will also be accepted.  Nominations must be submitted to the Sustainability Office by close of business…
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January 14, 2015