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Bargain Shoppers Rejoice: UR's Big Yard Sale is Back in Business
University of Richmond’s annual Big Yard Sale is Saturday, May 18, from 8 a.m. to noon at Robins Stadium.
Science Meets Art in Exhibition on How Street Murals Can Beat the Heat; Recommendations Result of Faculty/Student Research
Science meets art in “See the Heat,” a new exhibition co-curated by University of Richmond senior Sarah Kwon, a biology major, and professor Eugene Maurakis, who teaches in the biology department and School of Professional & Continuing Studies.
Goats Return to University of Richmond for Extra Credit in Environmental Landscaping
On the heels of Earth Day, the university welcomes its second herd of goats to campus to clear away unwanted vegetation Tuesday, April 23.
University of Richmond Professor Stephanie Spera Awarded Fellowship for Fall Foliage Research in Acadia National Park
Stephanie Spera, an assistant professor in the University of Richmond Department of Geography and the Environment, has been awarded a fellowship to conduct research in Acadia National Park in Maine.
University of Richmond Professor Todd Lookingbill Honored for Leadership in Landscape Ecology
University of Richmond’s Todd Lookingbill, associate professor of geography, environmental studies, and biology, has received the 2019 Distinguished Service Award by the U.S. Regional Association of the International Association for Landscape Ecology.
Gerrymandering, Gun Control, and Extraterrestrial Encounters Will Be Among Topics Explored During Student Research Symposium
Nearly 400 students will present their original, faculty-mentored research at the University of Richmond’s School of Arts & Sciences 34th annual Student Symposium April 12. Topics include everything from alien life to hot button policy issues.
Employees Recognized for Outstanding Service
5 University employees were recognized with Outstanding Service Awards, and 167 employees were recognized for their years of service.
UR Law Professor Noah Sachs Co-Authors Report Linking Climate Change, Toxic Flooding Threats to Vulnerable Virginia Communities
A new report co-authored by an environmental law expert at the University of Richmond identifies flood-exposed communities in the James River watershed that are socially vulnerable to disasters as well as potential chemical contamination from local industrial facilities.  
University of Richmond Hosts Environmental Racism Symposium
The University of Richmond Department of Geography and the Environment and Bonner Center for Civic Engagement will host a symposium focusing on environmental racism Feb. 4, noon to 3 p.m., in the Robins School of Business, Ukrop Auditorium.
Eisen named as distinguished energy law scholar
This month, Vermont Law School – ranked as one of the top energy law programs in the country – recognized Professor Joel Eisen’s work as a pivotal leader in the field, naming him as its Distinguished Energy Law Scholar for summer 2019.
Djordje Hinic, '13
Jepson School alumnus Djordje Hinic, ’13, channels his business development talent and passion for philanthropy to launch a new company.
UR's Growing List of LEED Gold Certified Buildings Expands by Two
The U.S. Green Building Council has awarded two University of Richmond buildings, The Queally Center and Richmond Hall, with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification.
UR Geography and the Environment Professor David Salisbury Receives Grant to Map Threatened Borderlands in the Amazon
David Salisbury, University of Richmond associate professor and chair of the Department of Geography and the Environment, has received a grant from the Pan-American Institute of Geography and History to research environmental challenges in the Amazon.
UR Employees Promote Campus Sustainability
Although the Sustainability department spearheads a number of environmental initiatives, faculty and staff from around campus are “committed to reducing and reusing,” according to Rob Andrejewski, Director of Sustainability. Members of the campus community proactively find ways to turn Sustainability’s goals into a collective effort. 
UR Office for Sustainability Offers Tips for America Recycles Day
Rob Andrejewski, director of University of Richmond’s Office of Sustainability, offers the following recycling tips leading up to America Recycles Day on Nov. 15.

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Today Biology Laboratories Manager Kirstin Berben and Director of Catering Joe Wolff packaged honey from our campus hives!
Congrats to our grads!
Thank you to the Education Department for inviting us to present on the Green Office Program last week!
Congrats to our grads!
Thank you to everyone who helped walk the goats to their new location behind the Modlin Center last Friday!
It was a great first night of the Big Yard Sale for UR faculty, staff, and students!
Congrats to our grads!
Thank you to everyone who joined us on our Goat Walk today!
Here's a sneak peek of some of the items you could shop for at the Big Yard Sale this weekend! 🛍 Get more info at sustainability.richmond.edu
If you've loved having the goats on campus and want to learn more about them, join us for a short talk and walk around the area with RVA Goats and Honey this Thursday from 12:30-1:15!
For three years, University of Richmond courses have partnered with J.R.
Commencement will be here soon!