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 […]
Are you looking to spend more time outside this summer? Want to meet new colleagues? Join the Office of Sustainability for Faculty and Staff volunteer hours in the Campus Garden (1141 Polo Road)! No prior experience is required. Just bring yourself and a water […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
February 13, 2024 In an increasingly complex and interconnected world, how do the relationships between humans, non-human animals, and landscapes influence public health? Join Wake Forest’s Office of Sustainability and co-sponsoring departments on Tuesday, February 13th at 5:30pm in Brendle Recital Hall for Tracing Threads from Art […]
Do you know an individual who has made an impact on campus sustainability at Wake Forest? Nominate them for a 2020 Champions of Change Award. This year’s winners will be recognized at the Seventh Annual Campus Sustainability Awards ceremony on the 50th international Earth […]
By: Maggie Burns (’20), TPA for the Sustainability Theme House As the sweet potatoes and green beans are being harvested in preparation for the coming of icy winter, the crisp fall air can be felt in the Campus Garden. This is a place where volunteers […]
Enrollment assistance isn’t the only benefit we see to the annual Benefits Fair. For us, it is a special opportunity to recognize our colleagues for their strides in sustainability leadership. This year we asked faculty and staff to identify the ways in which their office […]
By: Isabella Kornitsky (’20), Athletics Fan Engagement intern with the Office of Sustainability While climate change has served as a polarizing issue in American politics, young people on campus and around the world united to express urgent demand for action during the Sept. 20 […]
Not all heroes wear capes. In fact, some don tan shirts and rubber gloves and call themselves the Compost Crew. The Compost Crew is a student-initiated group committed to diverting waste on campus. As their name indicates, the group’s primary focus is collecting food waste […]
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 […]
The Office of Sustainability will be hosting our annual Earth Week celebration March 18-24, 2018. This week-long celebration will focus on environmental (in)justice, with a focal community lecture by Majora Carter. Other events will include the annual Champions of Change campus sustainability awards program, a campus […]