Join the Office of Sustainability’s Intern Team

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 undergraduate students. Unless otherwise indicated, all positions are with the Office of Sustainability and begin in August 2018. Pending student […]


Sustainability Champions Recognized at Fifth Campus Sustainability Awards

Each year, the Office of Sustainability recognizes campus change agents who work to create a more adaptable and resilient Wake Forest community as “Champions of Change.” This year’s fifth annual Campus Sustainability Awards celebration took place on March 21 during the Office of Sustainability’s week-long […]


Save by Savoring with Simran Sethi

Simran Sethi, a fellow at the Institute for Food and Development Policy and author of the award-winning book, Bread, Wine, Chocolate: The Slow Loss of Foods We Love, will share insights on how the cocoa industry can, and should, be a driver for social and environmental […]


Call for Spring 2018 Interns

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 undergraduate students. Unless otherwise indicated, all positions are with the Office of Sustainability and begin in January 2018. Pending student […]


Hacks for an Eco-Friendly Move

Students today are more concerned than ever about the environment, but college move-in days typically produce huge piles of trash outside residence halls.  To combat this, the Office of Sustainability offers these simple moving hacks to achieve an eco-friendly Move-In Day:


Congratulations 2017 Sustainability Intern Graduates

As the 2016-2017 academic year comes to an end, the Office of Sustainability celebrates and congratulates its interns who are graduating and beginning their professional careers: Leigh Fountain, Eric Gorzeman, Julie Kanter, Akua Maat, and Emily McMullen. These five students have been integral members of […]


Over 200 Graduates Commit to Living Green

This year, over 200 members of the Class of 2017 signed the Green Graduation Pledge, an indication of their desire to continue their commitment to sustainability after college. The pledge reads: I pledge to take into account the social and environmental consequences of any future […]


Make the Pledge to be a Green Grad

The Class of 2017 is invited to join thousands of graduates around the world in a commitment to making environmentally and socially responsible decisions. By signing the Green Graduation Pledge, students agree to “take into account the social and environmental consequences of any future endeavors […]


Move Out, Don’t Throw Out

Move out is quickly approaching, which means it’s time to start planning. Students are encouraged to donate or recycle unwanted books, furniture, clothing, and other materials when they move out this spring. Doing so will benefit the local community and allow them to serve as […]


Intern with the Office of Sustainability

Are you a student interested in making a difference and gaining professional development experience? The following paid internships are available to all Wake Forest University students. To apply, please fill out this form. Unless otherwise indicated, all internships are with the Office of Sustainability and begin in […]


Nominate a Champion of Change

Do you know an individual who has made an impact on campus sustainability at Wake Forest? Nominate her or him for a 2017 Champions of Change Award. This year’s winners will be recognized at the fourth annual Campus Sustainability Awards ceremony on March 22. […]


Five Ways Wake Students Impacted Sustainability in 2016

Wake students are instrumental in crafting, launching, and nurturing campus-led sustainability initiatives. These efforts—both big and small—contribute greatly to creating a culture of sustainability at Wake Forest University. To learn how you can be part of the action in 2017, browse our website or email […]


Art Speaks a Universal Language

Noella Luka is adjusting to living life in a foreign land—Winston-Salem. Luka, a documentary film student, recently made the move from her home in Kenya to her “home away from home” at Wake Forest University. From over 7,700 miles away, Luka continues to seek creative […]


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