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Students: Submit a proposal to be an Earth Talks speaker! Proposals due by Feb. 17 at 11:59pm
Call for Nominations: Champions of Change
Wake Forest Team Members Present at the 20th Annual AASHE Conference 
Perspectives on Sustainability: What the Liberal Arts Taught Me about Organizational Strategy by Erin (Stephens) Hamilton ('18)
Perspectives on Sustainability: An Engaging Expedition by Sarah Rodgers
Activating Sustainability Across the Curriculum: The 2025 Magnolias Curriculum Project

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Upcoming Events

Check out upcoming sustainability-related events at Wake Forest below.

  • Public Lecture: Oh, The Places We Can Go!
    February 3, 2026 | 4:00pm
    Winston Hall Room 126
    Wake Forest will host Dr. Alan Townsend for a public lecture on Tuesday, February 3rd. Dr. Townsend is a Professor of Ecosystem Ecology at University of Montana’s W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation. He is the author of This Ordinary Stardust: A Scientist’…
  • Champions of Change
    March 18, 2026 | 3:00pm
    Reynolda Hall
    Do you know an individual who has made an impact on campus sustainability at Wake Forest? Nominate them for a Champions of Change award! Each year, change-makers are honored at our Campus Sustainability Awards ceremony. Nominations open in February and accepted for students, faculty, and staff who advance sustainability. Stay …
  • Spring Equinox Festival
    March 22, 2026 | 4:00pm
    Campus Garden
    The Spring Equinox Celebration is a festive annual gathering of people, plants, and animals at the Campus Garden on Polo Road. All members of the Wake Forest University community — students, faculty, staff, and their families — are invited to welcome the transition to spring at this event …
  • Earth Talks
    April 15, 2026 | 5:00pm
    Pugh Auditorium
    Earth Talks is a series of short, student-led presentations that are focused on sustainability topics. Each talk is led by a Wake Forest student or group of students who are eager to share their knowledge, passions, or research with others in the Wake Forest community.  Are you passionate about …
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