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AASHE Member Community Digest for Monday May 12, 2025

https://www.betterfoodfoundation.org/take-action/students/

Want to make positive food systems change on your campus?

Join the DefaultVeg Internship Program to champion sustainable food systems while gaining valuable skills and experience.

The DefaultVeg Internship Program is for changemakers (like you!) who want to bring the Plant-Based Food by Default movement to their university. Equipped with essential tools and guidance, ambassadors are empowered to engage positively with university decision makers, dining staff, student clubs, offices, coffee shops, and campus event staff to advocate for adopting plant-based defaults and nudges.

Our approach emphasizes collaboration over confrontation, which is popular because it preserves freedom of choice and works anywhere food is served, from a dorm party to a dining hall. Most importantly, many DefaultVeg Ambassadors have greatly impacted campus food systems.

By encouraging your campus to adopt climate-smart, plant-forward food, you’re promoting a broader cultural shift toward sustainable and inclusive food services both on and off campus.

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