The Sustainability Intern Class of 2023 has been through a lot in their four years at Wake Forest. From their first year on campus being interrupted by a global pandemic to a fertilizer fire and even a short-lived rabid raccoon scare, they certainly faced their […]
Alumnus Jeff Hall (‘95) recently chatted with the Office of Sustainability about his time as a Demon Deacon and his work with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission as a wildlife biologist and herpetologist for our new Sustainable Alumni Spotlight Series. From an early age, […]
The Intercultural Center and Office of Sustainability welcomed both Native and non-Native members of the Wake Forest community to the newly cultivated Three Sisters Garden in celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a reclamation of Columbus Day. “Today, we get to gather here and celebrate […]
Written by Office of Sustainability intern, Una Wilson (’24) Una is a biology major specializing in studies of fungi, and a journalism and environmental studies minor, spent the summer in Peru alongside Wake Forest faculty researchers and CINCIA. Wilson shares her experience in Peru, and […]
A new “three sisters” garden is being cultivated between Palmer Hall and Piccolo Hall – a collaboration between the Office of Sustainability and the Intercultural Center. The garden is intended to be an experiential learning space where the three sisters (corn, beans, squash), and other […]
guest blog written by Libby Mohn (’20) “The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” – Robert Swan OBE In March 2022, I journeyed to Antarctica with ClimateForce 2041 alongside polar explorer Robert Swan OBE, the first man in […]
Wake Forest University welcomed Dr. Julie Velásquez Runk as the new director of the undergraduate Environmental Program this year. She comes to Wake Forest from the University of Georgia, where she was an Associate Professor of Anthropology. Dr. Velásquez Runk completed her undergraduate studies at […]
The Sustainability Intern Class of 2022 is affectionately referred to as the GOAT (greatest of all time), and rightly so. Never before has the Office of Sustainability seen such a large and impactful group of interns graduate in a single year. These 14 individuals, representing […]
During November of 2021, 120 leaders from around the world convened to discuss the state of Earth’s climate and deliver real progress on climate action at the 26th United National Climate Change Conference (COP26). Eyes all over the world watched as more than a month […]
The Office of Sustainability is hosting its annual Earth Month celebration from mid-March to late April. Join us and our campus partners in highlighting the roots of education for sustainability, historical and inspirational educators, and sustainability-focused engagement while enjoying fun experiences and a renewed sense […]
Written by Sophia Masciarelli (’22) The Office of Sustainability is proud to re-launch our Sustainable Humans of WFU series, where we highlight the sustainable work of students, faculty, and staff on campus and beyond! We hope these profiles are sources of inspiration for the ways […]
On January 26th, 2022, partners across the Wake Forest University community had the honor of hosting Joy Harjo, the 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States, for an evening of poetry and reflection. Harjo is a citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and belongs to […]
In this time of rapid change and uncertainty, we are reminded of Raj Patel’s words to us: “You have never been just one person — you have always been a part of a community.” Know that even as we take critically important social distancing measures, […]
Olivia Etherton (’21) is an Interdisciplinary Major with concentrations in conservation and environmental science. This semester she has been in Bhutan with the School for Field Studies (SFS), an organization that creates transformative study abroad experiences through field-based learning and research. Read about her experience below. […]
Students — as you prepare to head home for winter break, take inventory of the things in your room. Are there clothes you no longer want? Dishes or silverware from the Pit lying around taking up space? Donate any unwanted small items and do your part […]