By: Rachel Musetti, General Sustainability Intern When OSI became aware of the impending retirement of Dr. Baker and Dr. Carter, we found it impossible not to reflect on their impressive … Continue Reading →
Zero Waste Ambassador Blog: My Changed Perceptions on Waste
My Changed Perceptions on Waste By: Layth Mattar, Senior in Emory College, Arabic and Biology double-major Emory, and its community, has been an extremely impactful part of the last four … Continue Reading →
Emory Sustainability Faculty Fellows Applying Climate Research and Engaging Students in Climate Solutions
By: Rachel Musetti, General Sustainability Intern, Office of Sustainability Initiatives Each year, Emory’s Office of Sustainability Initiatives (OSI) recognizes March as Climate Awareness Month, in addition to recognizing Women’s History … Continue Reading →
Adventures in Green Networking: 3 Career Panels + Opportunities to Connect with Green Professionals in March ‘21
In need of career advice and guidance? Look no further! Emory’s 13th Annual Adventures in Green Networking features 3 career panels, 1-on-1 conversations with professionals and a Directory of over … Continue Reading →
Toxic Waste, Clean Water, and Race: Commemorating Foundational Black Leadership of the Environmental Justice Movement
By Clare McCarthy, General Sustainability Intern, Office of Sustainability Initiatives Throughout the majority of American history, environmental and racial issues have been perceived as existing in separate spheres. This understanding … Continue Reading →
Environmental Justice July Blog Series – Blog #4
Dispelling the Myth of the Emory Bubble: Connecting Calls to Action from the Environmental Justice Movement to Campus and Community Change Many who come to Emory, especially undergraduate students, may … Continue Reading →
Two Titans of Sustainability at Emory, Peggy Barlett and Bobbi Patterson, Retiring
As OSI reviewed the legacies of the many impressive faculty retiring from Emory College of Arts & Sciences this year, we were overwhelmed with the reality of two titans of … Continue Reading →
Climate Change in the Emory Medical Curriculum
By: Office of Sustainability Initiatives When the COVID-19 pandemic reached Georgia and healthcare facilities rapidly developed protocols and procedures for providing care in the new era of coronavirus, Emory’s medical … Continue Reading →
Interview with Dr. Eri Saikawa to Discuss Soil Remediation Work in West Atlanta
By: Leanna Ehrlich, Office of Sustainability Initiatives Q: What are the origins of the soil remediation project? ES: My lab is working on greenhouse gas emissions, and we’re interested … Continue Reading →
Emory’s Sustainability Innovator Awards honor students, faculty and staff
Since 2007, the Office of Sustainability Initiatives has recognized sustainability champions of Emory University and Emory Healthcare by celebrating their inspiring and committed work with the Robert S. Hascall Sustainability Innovator … Continue Reading →