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
10
RVA Environmental Film Festival: Drowning in Plastic
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
5:00-6:00: Tabling and Snacks6:00-7:30: Film Screening... Continue reading
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Feb
19
RecycleMania Basketball Game
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
On February 19, University of Richmond will host its fourth annual RecycleMania basketball game. This event is a big... Continue reading
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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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Apr
14
Gambles Mill Eco-Corridor Grand Opening
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
You're invited to celebrate the grand opening of the Gambles Mill Eco-Corridor. After more than two years of stream... Continue reading
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Have you read our interview with Nancy Propst yet? Nancy works with Geography, Environmental Studies, Global Studie… https://t.co/iM9iMRF4Zu
Before there was a community garden on campus, there was a victory garden! Check out this video from… https://t.co/lFXtIRHYjL
Looking for a clipboard, padded mailing envelope, pens, or gift tags? Come do some free shopping at the UROSE Offic… https://t.co/SjBKxdIzRK
For today's Sunday #Sustainability Fact, take a look at this interactive map to explore the kinds of plants and ani… https://t.co/Hv8A2A8BJf
RT @URDining: Join us for our 1st Live Well, Dine Green event of 2020 on Wednesday, January 22 at lunch in the HDC! We will be featuring ho…
RT @spidersengage: We're hosting a free #MLKDay weekend screening on the #FlintWaterCrisis, also the subject of our #OneBookOneRichmond, th…
For today's #FridayIntroductions, meet Climate Action Planning and LEED intern Amanda! Amanda is majoring in enviro… https://t.co/7VF84we9O2
You can get involved in sustainability at so many different levels! Here are some ideas for actions you can take as… https://t.co/SB3H3FURIY
Maps from @urichmond's Mapping Inequality database have been used in three studies examining the relationships betw… https://t.co/v1BKoJT3bd
Check out this interview with Maya Vincelli, Assistant Director of Retail Operations over in @URDining, to learn ab… https://t.co/oShWkQmwCI
Looking for binder clips, ribbon, or bubble wrap? Come do some free shopping at the UROSE Office Supply Exchange to… https://t.co/61c33oTyen
Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Check out some events and service opportunities you can participate in: https://t.co/proDa3J1mU
When it rains, stormwater runoff brings sediment like this into Little Westham Creek. Stream restoration in the Eco… https://t.co/SSlpy4OQKU
Welcome back to campus, Spiders! https://t.co/hB0fLHoviN
RT @urichmond: #ICYMI geography professor Stephanie Spera has been awarded $700K for her research alongside her #URichmond colleague David…
For today's Sunday Sustainability Fact, we've got some options for a sustainable #NewYearsResolution. Committing to… https://t.co/95dMiSe970
April will mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. This semester, how can you live like every day is Earth Day?… https://t.co/UBiI7vdtWd
Still finalizing your spring class schedule? There's still time to consider taking a #sustainability course: https://t.co/FQCfPlmwxm
The December 2019 Winter Celebration was a great opportunity to celebrate and reduce waste! Thank you to Events, Co… https://t.co/ZD0eWiIE27
If you're cleaning up your holiday decorations and have a Christmas tree to recycle, bring it to the city's special… https://t.co/3bQdwpyEVa