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Check out upcoming sustainability-related events at Wake Forest below.
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February 17, 2026 | 4:00pm
Winston Hall Room 126Wake Forest will host Dr. Alan Townsend for a public lecture on Tuesday, February 17th (rescheduled from Tuesday Feb 3rd). Dr. Townsend is a Professor of Ecosystem Ecology at University of Montana’s W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation. He is the author of This Ordinary … -
March 18, 2026 | 3:00pm
Reynolda HallEach year, the Office of Sustainability recognizes campus change agents who work as “Champions of Change” to create a more adaptable and resilient Wake Forest community. The Champions of Change are honored at our annual Campus Sustainability Awards Ceremony during our campus-wide Spring Celebration. The 13th annual Champions … -
March 22, 2026 | 4:00pm
Campus GardenThe Spring Equinox Celebration is a festive annual gathering of people, plants, and animals at the Campus Garden on 1141 Polo Rd. All members of the Wake Forest University community — students, faculty, staff, and their families — are invited to welcome the transition to spring at this event … -
April 15, 2026 | 5:00pm
Pugh AuditoriumEarth Talks is a series of short, student-led presentations that are focused on sustainability topics. Each talk is led by a Wake Forest student or group of students who are eager to share their knowledge, passions, or research with others in the Wake Forest community. Register for free at&…
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- Alumni Profile: Tracey Watson (’10) Senior Solicitor Assistant Attorney, City of Atlanta
By Reese Lile, Sustainability Staff Writer Tracey Watson participated in the first class of sustainability interns as a communications intern […] - Spring Celebration 2026
Turn Your Screen Time into Green Time Each year, campus blooms with the coming spring, and the Office of Sustainability […] - Alumni Profile: Michelle Dietz (’10), Director of Government Relations, The Nature Conservancy
By Reese Lile, Sustainability Staff Writer Michelle Dietz took part in the first class of interns with the Wake Forest […]