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Five Former Deacs Share Their Paths at the 5th Annual Sustainability Alumni Career Panel
In line with Wake Forest’s mission to be a catalyst for good in society, the Office of Sustainability invited five alumni to remind students what Pro Humanitate looks like beyond Wake Forest on February 25, 2025. Coming together for the fifth annual Sustainability Alumni Career […]
Spring Connect & Cultivate Hours Return
Spring is just around the corner! Join us for Connect & Cultivate volunteer hours at the Campus Garden on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-6pm and Sundays from 3-4pm starting March 4th. Spend an hour in the garden learning new skills, meeting new people, and enjoying […]
Wake Forest Receives Tree Campus Higher Education Recognition for 14th Consecutive Year
Wake Forest University has been recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree Campus Higher Education, formerly Tree Campus USA, for the 14th consecutive year. Achieving this recognition reaffirms Wake Forest’s commitment to environmental stewardship, conservation, and thoughtful maintenance of our campus’ vast tree […]
Champions of Change Nominations Open
Nominations are now open for the 12th annual Champions of Change campus sustainability awards! Students, faculty, and staff are invited to nominate themselves and others as a leader of the sustainability transformation on campus before the deadline on February 28. We are seeking nominations […]
2025 Sustainability Alumni Career Panel
A panel of five Wake Forest graduates will share their career journeys with students at our 5th annual Sustainability Alumni Career Panel. This event will feature a moderated panel with Heidi Robinson of the OPCD, followed by a Q&A session, and […]
Magnolias Curriculum Project Applications Open
Wake Forest University faculty members are invited to enhance their teaching by participating in the Magnolias Curriculum Project taking place May 21 – 22, 2025. In this workshop, faculty across disciplines are invited to explore how they can engage with the environment and sustainability […]
Call for Programs: Earth Month
Wake Forest will be celebrating Earth Month from March 30 – April 30, and we invite the entire community to get involved! Earth Month is a time to renew our connection to the earth with events, experiences, and celebrations that engage and connect our campus […]
Call for Proposals: Earth Talks 2025
Are you passionate about sustainability? Submit a proposal to present at the fifth annual Earth Talks on April 9. 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 […]
Nearly 50 Students Wade into Campus Engaged Learning at Lake Katharine
This fall, nearly 50 students in Engineering 112: Introduction to Engineering Experimentation explored Lake Katharine as a living lab for campus sustainability. For the first time, Dr. Kyle Luthy and Dr. Joshua Dickenson teamed up to teach two sections of the course, which is designed […]
Are We Solving the Right Problems? A Guide for Rising Sustainability Leaders
Perspectives on Sustainability, Quarterly Newsletter By Ashley Wilcox, Director of Sustainability Initiatives for the School of Business Whether you’re just starting a career in sustainability or you’re a grizzled veteran, you’re likely well versed in solutions. From carbon offsets to recycling programs and energy efficiency […]
Hunkering Down for the Winter
Planting Seeds with Sarah 11.15.2024 It’s hard to believe, but as we approach the end of the semester we are also approaching the end of our long growing season. Our final Connect and Cultivate hours of the semester will take place on Sunday (11/17) and […]
Spring 2025 Sustainability Internships
Applications for sustainability internships for the spring semester are now being accepted! Are you a student interested in making a difference and gaining professional development experience? The following paid opportunities are available to all Wake Forest University students. Unless otherwise indicated, all internships are […]
Connect & Cultivate Leader Applications are Live!
The fall semester has started and the Campus Garden is open! As our visitors increase, the Office of Sustainability is looking to recruit six students to act as our Connect & Cultivate Leaders in the Garden. Connect & Cultivate volunteer hours are held three days […]
Better Together
Perspectives on Sustainability, Quarterly Newsletter By Dedee DeLongpré Johnston, Wake Forest’s Chief Sustainability Officer Collaboration is the cornerstone of institutional sustainability. By fostering partnerships within and beyond our universities, we can leverage diverse perspectives, share resources, and mitigate risks. Together, we can develop innovative solutions […]