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 […]
Each spring, the Office of Sustainability hosts the Magnolias Curriculum Workshop for faculty who are seeking to incorporate sustainability – broadly defined – into their teaching. This year, 13 faculty members participated in the two-day workshop, which has been held annually since 2012 (excluding […]
Perspectives on Sustainability, Quarterly Newsletter Forty-two. It’s the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything. The only number retired by all of Major League Baseball, in honor of Jackie Robinson. The number of kilometers in a marathon, imperial units be damned. […]
As we celebrate all Wake Forest graduates this spring, we want to give special recognition to the Sustainability Intern Class of 2024. Entering college during the heart of a global pandemic, the future of these students was shrouded in uncertainty. Nevertheless, they all found their […]
By: Towne Moores, Staff Writer for the Old Gold & Black As you’ve likely noticed from the blooming flowers around campus and herds of students sunbathing on the Quad, spring has arrived! On Sunday, March 24, the Office of Sustainability celebrated its arrival by hosting […]
Are you a faculty or staff member interested in getting your hands in the dirt this summer? Looking for a mid-day break from your computer? Come out to the Campus Garden (1141 Polo Road) for WFU faculty and staff volunteer hours in June, July, and […]
Wake Forest has been re-certified as a Tree Campus Higher Education by the Arbor Day Foundation for the 13th year in a row, thanks to the efforts of our campus arborist, Jim Mussetter, the Facilities & Campus Services Landscaping and Arboriculture team, the Campus […]
WFU partners with eight colleges and universities for large-scale solar facility Earth Day, April 22, 2024 Wake Forest University and eight other colleges and universities in North Carolina and Pennsylvania are joining forces to bring a large-scale solar facility online in western Kentucky. By collaborating […]
Celebrate Earth Day and spring at Wake Forest with events and programs March 24 – April 26, 2024. With 30 events led by partners and student leaders, there’s something for everyone. 🌳 = Signature Office of Sustainability Earth Month event. 🍄 = Fungi Fest event. […]
On April 9, the Office of Sustainability hosted the 11th annual Champions of Change Campus Sustainability Awards. Each year at this awards ceremony, students, faculty, and staff who have gone above and beyond in their contributions to campus sustainability are honored across 5 categories: […]
Applications for Fall 2024 internships through the Office of Sustainability are now being accepted. Applications are due Tuesday, April 9. 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 […]
Sarah Rodgers joined the Office of Sustainability team on March 1 as our Outdoor Learning Spaces Coordinator. In this role, Sarah will work in close collaboration with campus partners and subject matter experts to provide and develop opportunities for sustainability-focused learning on our campus. Sarah […]
Perspectives on Sustainability, Quarterly Newsletter By: Krista Stump, Manager of Engaged and Experiential Learning for Sustainability Krista studied stormwater management while pursuing a Master’s in environmental and ecological engineering at Purdue University. She facilitated statewide low impact development (LID) workshops as an Extension faculty member […]
If you’re traveling for the holidays, try setting back your home thermostat to save money and energy this year. Each year since 2008, Facilities & Campus Services has set back building temperatures to save energy during winter break when campus activities are limited and most […]
The effects of burning fossil fuels and emitting heat-trapping greenhouse gasses are vast and worsening across all regions of the United States. With the global average surface temperature already hovering around 1.2 degrees celsius (2.2 degrees F) above pre-industrial levels, some of the effects […]