Students nab houseware, necessities from newly opened Free Store
Anya Sczerzenie, Contributing Writer In a small store in a corner of the old Ram Bikes building on Belvidere Street, VCU student Jeen Joy clutches a book. “Right now I’m holding a book which I’m sure my friend will love,” she said. “[Last time] we got a few cups; we picked out a painting.” The book […]
Sustainability and Housing team up to bring free store to campus
Emma North, Contributing Writer Every summer when moving, students clear out items they don’t want anymore from their houses or apartments, sometimes leaving them in the street or nearby alleyways. VCU Residential Life & Housing has been doing cleanups for the last three years, collecting items from neighborhoods close to campus. Lisa Mathews-Ailsworth, an off-campus […]
VCU hosts 8th annual Campus Sustainability Day
Emma North Contributing Writer VCU Sustainability hosted its eighth annual Campus Sustainability Day Nov. 2 at Cary Street Gym with a “do-it-yourself” theme featuring activities like making wax wraps and handouts, including seeds to grow microgreens. Director of VCU Sustainability Erin Stanforth said they chose the theme because “reusing and repurposing are important aspects of […]
“EcoLeaders” program fits VCU sustainability initiatives
A program created last year by the National Wildlife Federation is offering VCU students the opportunity to lead and create community programs focused on sustainability and conservation.
VCU seeks green ideas
The VCU Office of Sustainability sought ideas for making campus a greener place in its first town-hall-style meeting on Wednesday.