A Talk with Dr. Joanne Vinke-De Kruijf

Join the Department of Political Science and the Office of International Programs to learn about climate-resilient urbanization from Dr. Joanne Vinke-De Kruijf, an associate professor from the University of Twente. Dr. Vinke-De Kruijf is an expert in infrastructure governance, as well as an expert in climate resilience policy. The talk…

ContributorApril 11, 2024

Director's Corner SDG11 SDG3

Director’s Corner: Sustainability Reflects “The Progress of the Human Mind”

“Sustainability is a non-negotiable yardstick against which all our actions, goals, and plans have to be measured.” Robert Costanza My favorite memorial or monument in Washington, D.C. is the Jefferson Memorial. It is a beautiful structure in a gorgeous setting, especially when cherry blossoms bloom in the spring. Photo Credit: Neal…

Mike KenslerSeptember 6, 2023

SDG15 Sustainability in Action

Campus Changemaker: Sarah Lessard

By Grace Reilein. When exploring the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, it is important to note that many distinct factors allow for a goal to be reached. There cannot solely be work in the oceans, or in agriculture, but there must be collaboration between policymakers, companies, organizations, and the citizens…

ContributorApril 6, 2022

Updates

2020 Executive Summary of Sustainability at Auburn University

We invite you to view our 2020 Executive Summary of Sustainability at Auburn University. The 2020 Executive Summary gives a sense of the history of sustainability at Auburn University. While no means comprehensive, it shows our steady progress in integrating sustainability into our operations, outreach, administration, teaching, and research. The…

adminApril 20, 2021

Guest Posts STARS Updates

Shooting for Gold STARS

Post contributed by Shelby Hall, Office of Sustainability Intern This spring, Auburn will begin reassessing the campus to renew its Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, & Rating System (STARS) rating. STARS is a self-reporting assessment used by universities and colleges to measure sustainability progress on campus. The program was developed by The Association…

adminJanuary 9, 2018

Guest Posts Updates

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…

adminOctober 26, 2016

Director's Corner Updates

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

Sustainability in Action Updates

Sustainability in Action: Stefanie Francisco

In about a month, on November 8, millions of Americans will head to the nearest poll to cast their ballots for president. This year’s race is widely contested, and many people are anxious to make their voice heard through their vote. However in the months and years between major elections,…

adminSeptember 29, 2016

Updates

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…

adminJanuary 26, 2015

A Talk with Dr. Joanne Vinke-De Kruijf

Director’s Corner: Sustainability Reflects “The Progress of the Human Mind”

Campus Changemaker: Sarah Lessard

2020 Executive Summary of Sustainability at Auburn University

Shooting for Gold STARS

Presidential Candidates’ Perspectives on Climate Change

Director’s Corner: Citizenship and Sustainability

Sustainability in Action: Stefanie Francisco

Our Sustainability Story — The Latest Chapter

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