Create and Cultivate

Join the Office of Sustainability and the Auburn University Libraries for a night of sustainable crafting and horticulture! Bring an old ceramic mug to the RBD Library Innovation & Research Commons and leave with an upcycled planter complete with its own greenery! We will have basil, oregano, catnip, and pothos…

ContributorSeptember 3, 2025

Spirit of Sustainability Awards Ceremony

The Auburn University Spirit of Sustainability Awards program exists to recognize individuals or groups of Auburn University students, faculty, staff, and alumni that exemplify the Auburn spirit by making significant contributions toward sustainability on campus or in a community at any point along the Sustainability Compass: Nature, Economy, Society, individual…

ContributorFebruary 3, 2025

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Employee Health Resources at Auburn University

By Patrick JohnstonAuburn University offers multiple resources to employees and their dependents to help sustain and enhance their physical, psychological, and emotional health. The website, thrive!, features many of these resources. A couple of examples are featured below. Uprise Employees are encouraged to check out the content from Uprise, our…

ContributorSeptember 6, 2023

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Employee Wellness Assessment: Auburn University’s STARS Report

Human behavior is influenced by the environment in which it resides. The average worker spends the most amount of time every day at work. That accumulates to 90,000 hours in the workplace over the course of their life. Therefore, the workplace environment is a significant factor in the lifetime well-being…

ContributorJune 5, 2023

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Ride to Win During Cycle September 2022

Auburn's taking part in the global bike challenge – Cycle September! Cycle September is a month-long competition from Love to Ride, which aims to get more people riding bikes. At a time when money saving, wellness, and environmental issues are important factors for many, there has never been a better…

adminAugust 17, 2022

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Director’s Corner: Sustainability & the Goal of Human Wellbeing

“The foremost concern is the wellbeing of humanity and the planet we inhabit.” ~ The Dalai Lama Sustainability means so many different things to different people. Definitions and descriptions are all over the place. In my humble opinion, some of them are much better than others. That’s why here at…

Mike KenslerAugust 12, 2022

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Level Up: A Better U

by Patrick Johnston "I believe in a sound mind, in a sound body and a spirit that is not afraid…” ~ George Petrie, the Auburn Creed If you are an Auburn employee, then you can access multiple resources to help sustain the mental health wellness of you and your family.…

ContributorAugust 10, 2022

Spirit of Sustainability Awards Ceremony

Jen MorseAugust 2, 2022

Announcements

Interactive Sustainability Map of Auburn University Created in Capstone Class

Each spring semester small groups of students in the SUST 5000: Senior Capstone in Sustainability apply the principles and concepts of sustainability to a project that addresses sustainability at Auburn. This year Courtney Eagle, Laine Harrington, Evanthi Hettiaratchi, Andrew Holley, & Matthew Manning developed a sustainability map of campus. The…

adminMay 5, 2021

Mandala Sun Catchers // Nature Art Series

Create a beautiful sun catcher with mandala inspired nature designs.

ContributorApril 23, 2021