Sustainability

Get Involved

Join a student group, work with the Office for Sustainability, to learn about lifestyle changes through our Be A Green Spider pages, and more.

Students

Look through our student organizations, read about the Office for Sustainability's internship program, and learn how you can have a certified Green Room on campus.Learn More

Faculty and Staff

Not only do University faculty and staff educate our students, they also serve as examples of what it means to live sustainably.Learn More

Be a Green Spider

We believe sustainability is for everyone and we invite each of you to Be a Green Spider.Learn More

Events

Sustainability at University of Richmond is exhibited in the everyday lives of faculty, staff, and students, as well as in events that bring our community together.Learn More

News

Read through this month's newsletter and meet our Sustainability Champion!Learn More

Get Involved

There are many ways for students, faculty, and staff to get involved in sustainability at University of Richmond. From joining a student group, to attending faculty development workshops, to working with the Office for Sustainability, to learning about lifestyle changes through our Be A Green Spider pages. Explore the categories below, and check out our newsletter and upcoming events. Please contact sustainability@richmond.edu with any questions about how to get involved with any of the opportunities listed here on our site.

Events

Feb
20
Sylvester Spiritual Series Lecture with Fred Bahnson
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fred Bahnson will consider the links between spirituality, sustainability and food.
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Feb
28
Clothing Swap
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
You're invited to participate in the annual spring clothing swap! Look for donation bins in your residence hall lounges... Continue reading
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Apr
13
Sustainability Banquet
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
You're invited to join us to share a meal, celebrate the year's sustainability accomplishments, and recognize... Continue reading
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For today's #FridayIntroductions, meet Post-Baccalaureate Fellow. She helps coordinate student programs, supports o… https://t.co/DupQdRANkx
RT @rvah2o: The @VaWaterCenter's 2020 Photo Contest is seeking submissions from all VA college students. @VCUoap/@vcusustain, @VAUnion1865,…
Interested in spending your summer biking and volunteering across the country? Bike & Build is still accepting appl… https://t.co/XdAueEHHXx
Do you have an idea for a technology that could improve energy efficiency, solar energy, or wind energy? Strata Sol… https://t.co/cDfBx4WkQi
RT @URNews2Use: $50,000 grant from the Jessie Ball duPont Fund will support development of online platform to help fast track sustainabilit…
Faculty and Staff: Come do some free shopping for binders, folders, or a tape dispenser at the UROSE Office Supply… https://t.co/Btid7vTGcK
As part of @urichmond's Sustainability Plan, we aim to transition 30% of the University fleet to electric vehicles… https://t.co/sPCxvmAeLM
Don't miss your chance to get green room certified this semester! So far, 64 rooms have gotten certified in Fall 20… https://t.co/YwBjp2Y43M
Over break, @UR_CommonGround hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for students staying on campus. In order to make the even… https://t.co/RVThN4EKx5
Do you have an idea that would help us save water, conserve energy, reduce waste, or improve sustainability on camp… https://t.co/CaiBidSCjK
RT @URNews2Use: Director of Sustainability Rob Andrejewski was frequently quoted in this article on the new Eco-Corridor project on campus.…
Who has access to the city's green spaces? Who, historically, has been excluded? What can you do to advocate for mo… https://t.co/OJ06JnJ4xL
Last month, we had our third annual Spiders Go Green Football Game and we were able to divert 67% of the game's was… https://t.co/FraXV5wxOG
Congratulations to our East Asia EcoChallenge winners: Jason Cope, Ahsan Ahmad, and Shana Sumpter. Great work! https://t.co/YbybpWYTCc
RT @RVAgreen2050: The new @urichmond Gambles Mill Eco-Corridor is almost ready to be opened! Read about this stream and trail restoration p…
Reduce waste this Thanksgiving by choosing reusable items, composting, and enjoying leftovers! https://t.co/fnFyuORZNa
For today's Sunday #Sustainability Fact, take some time to learn about where your favorite #Thanksgiving ingredient… https://t.co/jASDOg7pHE
Getting ready to leave campus for the holiday? Remember to unplug electronics, turn off your lights, lower the blin… https://t.co/RlNRO35uHT
For today's #FridayIntroductions, meet Communications Intern Amina, a senior from Bosnia & Herzegovina studying Acc… https://t.co/6BoKzThmrA
RT @urichmond: #URichmond's commitment to sustainability includes a growing list of LEED Gold buildings, certified by the U.S. Green Buildi…