The following internships are open for spring 2012. In order to apply, please fill out this form. Applications are due by 5:00 pm on Thursday, December 1. Office of Sustainability – Communications and Outreach The intern will work with the director and the Sustainability Fellow […]
Students and staff from the university’s Office of Sustainability gained new insights at an international conference this month. Director of Sustainability, Dedee DeLongpré Johnston, Wake Forest Fellow, Caitlin Brooks, and four Office of Sustainability interns attended the three-day Association for the Advancement of […]
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to explore sustainability through interactive, educational, and fun Think Green Thursday events every Thursday when regular classes are in session from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the Magnolia Patio of Reynolda Hall. In the second year of […]
Q. I want to get involved with campus sustainability. What should I do? A. There are many ways to get involved with sustainability here at Wake. From hands-on opportunities to guest lectures and film screenings, we’re here to connect you to sustainability. Faculty and Staff […]
The first home football game of the season on September 10 kicked off the second season of the university’s Game Day Recycling program. By helping distribute recycling bins to tailgaters and encouraging fans to do the right thing, students, […]
In its second year connecting new students to local sustainability initiatives, five new students participated in the Sustainability in Action Pre-Orientation program from August 22 to August 25. Participants visited sites in the community where sustainability is put into practice […]
Q. The new school year is starting and I want to give sustainability a try – do you have any materials to get me started? A. You are in luck! From recycling to dining, we’ve got you covered. Read on to learn how you […]
Residence Life and Housing, Facilities and Campus Services, and the Office of Sustainability improved on the success of the end-of-year move-out waste reduction efforts again this year. Through effective programming and student involvement, 10.136 tons of books, house wares, […]
The class of 2011 became the first in university history to sign the Green Graduation Pledge in May. Two hundred forty-seven of the nearly 1000 2011 graduates pledged to take into account the social and environmental consequences of any future […]
Congratulations to our graduating interns from the Class of 2011. As they move on to greener pastures, so to speak, we look forward to watching them grow into polished sustainability professionals. Frannie Speer graduated Summa Cum Laude with a major in Economics and a minor […]
Though many seniors may be in denial, the end of the semester is just around the corner. End-of-year move-out can be one of the most wasteful times of year on the Reynolda campus, as students rush to pack up their possessions and dispose of unwanted […]
Celebrate the culmination of the 13 Days of Celebrating the Earth by attending the keynote lecture by Bill McKibben. Bill McKibben – 350: The Most Important Number in the World When: 6:30pm-8:00pm Where: Wait Chapel Bill McKibben is one of America’s best known […]
Celebrate the culmination of the Choose to Reuse campaign. Many students, faculty, and staff have pledged to make informed decisions about their bottled water use and to make the switch from disposable products to more durable options. Choose to Reuse Celebration When: 11:30am-2:00pm […]
Staying around town for the holiday weekend? Explore your community more in depth and let Campus Kitchen be your host. Local Farm and Garden Tours When: 10:00am-3:00pm Where: Meet in the Benson Circle for transportation provided by Campus Kitchen. Explore local sustainable farming and […]
Think Green Thursday: Fair Trade When: 10:30am-12:15pm Where: Magnolia Patio What is fair trade and why does it matter? Learn about the importance of fair trade from a student entrepreneur. Test your knowledge to win discounts on beautiful fairly traded merchandise from around the […]
