From March 30 – April 30, 2025, students, faculty, and staff celebrated Earth Month at Wake Forest. This annual celebration has roots that extend back to the very first Earth Day in 1970, which was characterized by nation-wide teach-ins highlighting the links between environmental […]
The final day of Wake Forest’s annual Earth Month was a celebratory one. On Wednesday, April 30, students, faculty, and staff gathered in the Green Room of Reynolda Hall for the 12th annual Champions of Change Campus Sustainability Awards. The awards were co-presented by […]
We sat down with Wake Forest’s head debate coach, Justin Green, to talk about what’s changed since he was named a Champion of Change in 2021 for his work to get local high schoolers involved in debate through the Piedmont Environmental Alliance Environmental Debate […]
Environmental advocacy becomes the canvas for arts and creativity By Sheryl Zhang, staff writer for the Old Gold & Black On the windy Saturday afternoon, Scales Fine Arts Center pulsed with energy. On Saturday, inside Scales, heaps of old clothes awaited their rebirth—soon to be […]
We sat down with Chemistry professor, fiber artist, and owner and operator of Enno Farm, Angela King, to discuss what’s changed since she was named a Champion of Change in 2017. So you were named Champion of Change back in 2017– Oh wow, […]
We sat down with David Link, beekeeper and course reserves specialist at ZSR Library, to chat about his honey bees and what’s changed since he was named a Champion of Change in 2016. Read along each week to hear from past champions in the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]