By: Stan Meiburg, Executive Director Emeritus, Andrew Sabin Center for Environment and Sustainability and former Acting Deputy Administrator of the EPA We think of spring as a time to be outside, to enjoy the warmth of the new season, the freshness of the air, the […]
Earth as the Greatest Collaborator By J. Aaron Hardwick, D.M.A, WFU Symphony Orchestra Director and Assistant Teaching Professor of Music Stewards, Not Spectators My father was a reverent outdoorsman. Growing up he led me off the beaten path, pointing out subtle differences in bark, identifying […]
Join the 6th annual Sustainability Alumni Career Panel and accompanying networking session! This event will feature an in-person moderated panel with Heidi Robinson of the OPCD, followed by a Q&A session and a networking reception with free food. Students of all class years, levels, […]
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning March 16 Wake Forest University faculty members are invited to enhance their teaching by participating in the Magnolias Curriculum Project taking place May 20 -21, 2026. In this workshop, faculty across disciplines are invited to […]
By Reese Lile, Sustainability Staff Writer Kathleen Pritchard was a member of the first class of Office of Sustainability interns when the program began in 2010. She worked as a Communications Outreach intern and majored in political science and minored in biology and environmental science. […]
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 campus wide celebration to honor Earth Day and the changing seasons at Wake Forest. We hope you join us for our 2026 Celebration […]
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 […]