By Reese Lile, Sustainability Staff Writer Tracey Watson participated in the first class of sustainability interns as a communications intern when the Office of Sustainability began the program in 2010. She knew she was interested in sustainability and decided to get involved with the Office […]
Turn Your Screen Time into Green Time Each year, campus blooms with the coming spring, and the Office of Sustainability facilitates a celebration to honor Earth Day and the changing seasons at Wake Forest. We hope you join us for our 2026 Celebration of Spring, […]
By Reese Lile, Sustainability Staff Writer Michelle Dietz took part in the first class of interns with the Wake Forest Office of Sustainability as a senior when the internship program began in 2010. She worked as the “Campus Green Guide” intern, developing a resource booklet […]
Spark your curiosity and ignite your campus; Earth Talks 2026 is now accepting proposals! Earth Talks is a series of short, student-led presentations on a variety of sustainability topics. Each talk is led by a Wake Forest student or group of students who are eager […]
Are you or is someone you know a champion for sustainability at Wake Forest? Nominations are now open for the 13th annual Champions of Change campus sustainability awards, and we want to hear from you! We are seeking nominations for those who advance […]
Wake Forest leads the way in energy efficiency, responsible food sourcing, alternative transportation, and more. Celebrate some of this year’s collective campus sustainability highlights with our end of year recap.
From October 22 – 24, Wake Forest sustainability staff members joined peers in Minneapolis for the 20th annual conference of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). Over the three days, Dedee DeLongpré Johnston, Erin Hamilton, Krista Stump, […]
Traditionally, farmers and gardeners have saved seeds each fall to prepare for the coming spring’s planting. This practice has grown over centuries, and now, commonly, seed libraries can be found in an effort to protect biodiversity, build community resiliency, and create more opportunities for amateur […]
Applications for Spring 2026 sustainability internships are now being accepted! Are you a student interested in making a difference and gaining professional development experience? The following paid opportunities with the Office of Sustainability are available to all current Wake Forest University students. Unless otherwise indicated, […]
The Office of Sustainability aims to equip students to lead lives and careers with impact. We prepare students for a changing world – and workforce – by connecting them to the experts, alumni, and resources that allow them to thrive. This fall semester, we’re offering […]
Perspectives on Sustainability, Quarterly Newsletter Many university campuses have standing sustainability advisory councils or committees made up of faculty, staff, and students with varied expertise and experience on the topics at hand. At Wake Forest, we take a different approach. Rooted in our belief that […]
By: Reese Lile, Sustainability Staff Writer On Thursday, September 4, new students gathered at the Let’s Taco-bout Sustainability event where they learned how to get involved from Office of Sustainability student interns and representatives from campus partners, including Wakerspace, Campus Recreation, and the […]
Planting Seeds with Sarah 8.29.2025 Welcome back, Wake! It’s exciting to have your energy back on campus and in the Campus Garden. We have had quite the kickoff to the school year with pre-orientation groups like LEAP and WakeWell in the garden, as well as […]
On behalf of the Office of Sustainability, welcome to Wake! Our mission is to empower leadership for the sustainability transformation and we can’t wait for you to be part of that effort over the next four years. Read on to learn how you can get […]
Call for First-Year Student Leaders Incoming first-year students who are looking to develop their sustainability knowledge, leadership skills, and social network are encouraged to apply to join the Wake Forest Sustainability Leadership Group (SLG)! Now in its seventh year, SLG brings together a small […]