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Green Unity 4 VCU presents VCU's Year of the Environment Student Kick-Off!
NOVEMBER 18th, 11am-3pm @ VCU Student Commons Plaza (outdoors)
VCU's Year of the Environment officially began on October 1st, and is modeled after Va Governor Tim Kaine's Virginia Year of the Environment which highlights education, research and physical contributions to the University as well as community leadership that will improve both the University's and Virginia's sustainable practices in order to preserve the environment for future generations.
Our event plans to highlight many of these practices. The event will be held outdoors at the VCU Student Commons Plaza, we plan to divide the Plaza into four quadrants that will represent each of the four seasons. In each quadrant, there will be a specific focus pertaining to the season:
a. Winter-Energy Conservation
b. Spring-Gardening
c. Fall-Eating in Season
d. Summer-Recreational Activities and Transportation
**All provided by community vendors and student organizations with various activities, workshops, and educational materials to share.
(generously funded by VCU SGA)
>>>Tentative participant list:
(Winter) VCU Recycling, Energy Management, Linux User Group, CFL Exchange
(Fall) VCU Dining Services/Aramark, Farm to Family, Center for Rural Culture, The Well, Twin Oaks Community
(Spring) Backyard Farmers, Tricycle Gardens, VCU Student Gardening Club, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, VCU Alternative Spring Break
(Summer) Outdoor Action Program, VCU Cycling Club, Student Government Association
-There will be many educational and interactive games and activities that students will be able to participate in to win various exciting prizes.
-VCU Catering will also be providing lots of FREE seasonal snacks.
-We will also be providing a rock-climbing wall!
-VCU community members will be able to bring their old electronics by to be recycled properly
-&&& listen to good music!
If you are interested in getting involved, want to volunteer, or learning more about living sustainably, feel free to contact us at GreenUnity4VCU@gmail.com or come see other things our organization is working on at our weekly meetings, every Wednesday evening at 7pm in the basement of Cabell Library, room B-41
Thank you!
Green Unity Executive Board |
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| VCU Year of Environment (2009-10) |
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| Thursday, October 1, 2009 |
| 4:30pm |
VCU Year of the Environment Kick-off Reception |
Walter L Rice Education Building |
| Thursday, October 1, 2009 |
| 6:00pm |
The E-Festival: Paint a Dumpster Workshop |
Ukrops Parking Lot (Corner of Harrison & Grace) |
| Friday, October 2, 2009 |
| 9:00am |
The E-Festival: Symposium on Sustainability |
Univ Student Commons |
| Friday, October 2, 2009 |
| Noon |
School of Nursing March for Peace and a Clean Environment |
School of Nursing Building |
| Friday, October 2, 2009 |
| 7:30pm |
The E-Festival: Louis Slotin Sonata, a staged reading and discussion |
Grace Street Theater |
| Thursday, October 15, 2009 - Friday, October 16, 2009 |
| 8:00am |
Virginia Water Resources Conference: Water Resources in Changing Climates |
Life Sciences Bldg |
| Tuesday, October 20, 2009 |
| 6:00pm |
Keep Virginia Beautiful Networking Reception |
Walter L Rice Education Building |
| Wednesday, October 21, 2009 |
| 8:00am |
Keep Virginia Beautiful LItter and Recycling Summit |
Henrico Training Center |
| Wednesday, October 21, 2009 |
| 8:00am |
Keep Virginia Beautiful LItter and Recycling Summit |
Henrico Training Center |
| Thursday, October 22, 2009 |
| 8:30am |
4th Annual Greening of Virginia Universities and Colleges Conference |
Engineering East Hall |
| Saturday, November 7, 2009 |
| 2:00pm |
Green Unity 4 VCU hosts Hell Block Clean-Up |
Village Cafe |
| Saturday, April 24, 2010 - Sunday, April 25, 2010 |
| 8:00am |
Get Green Expo |
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| Document Screening this Wednesday |
Green Unity for VCU will be hosting a documentary screening this coming WEDNESDAY, September 2nd. The documentary covers the topic of ethical and sustainable eating, concentrating on the US and Greece. The director of the film is touring the country and will be present to discuss her work and answer questions!
Wednesday, September 2nd @ 7pm
701 West Grace Street (The Honors College, behind Brandt/Rhodes dorms)
Room 2310
Small snacks will be provided!
Synopsis:
Through a series of humorous and poignant interviews across the US and in Greece, Seeing Through the Fence explores our attitudes about the role of food in modern society and our connection, or lack of connection, with both the processes and animals from which our food originates. In addition to global concerns such as the environment and sustainability of modern agriculture, the film asks the question, 'What prevents ethical principles from being advanced to action?'
If you have any other questions, you're welcome to e-mail me: greenunity4vcu@gmail.com
**documentary website: porchlifeproductions.com |
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| Pictures from Biotour (organized by SGA and VCU Alumni Association, November 2008) |
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Sparking a Change
VCU Director to Green Affairs, Roberto Celis is featured on Inside VCU. Please Click here to read the article Sparking a Change.
Go Green… Be Sustainable…Get Active
Green Films Coming soon stayed tuned for show times for the Commons Theater
Bio Tour came and it was a great experience. Lets keep the movement growing.
Ecolution!
Get on Facebook right now and search for the “Ecolution!” group. Join us in our efforts and check out some websites and all our pictures on the page. Write comments and start threads. We want to hear what VCU wants!!!
Green Unity 4 VCU
Join them Wednesday nights at 9:30pm at Rodney’s (Downstairs of Shafer)
They have 3 sub-committees you can be a part of
-Recycling
-Education
-Green Eating
Find them on Facebook to learn more Green Unity 4 VCU
Student Body President's Letter to VCU President on making VCU greener.
VCU's report for the Presidents Climate Commitment.
Great website for Going Green.
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