student environmental council

‘Self-gentrification’: Majora Carter on empowering communities

To MacArthur “Genius” Grant winning urban revitalization strategist Majora Carter, issues of environmental neglect and economic disparities often go hand in hand. That’s why she’s dedicated much of her career to improving environmental and economic conditions in her hometown of South Bronx, New York City in order to preserve the community so that members no longer desire to leave in search of a higher quality of life.

| Senior Scene Editor

Spring student group budgets released amid rising demands

Student Union released their student group budgets for the spring semester on Nov. 11, allocating 66.9% of requested funds.

| Senior News Editor

WU awarded for student-driven sustainability efforts

Congress of the South 40 was awarded for its commitment to sustainability after submitting a bid on behalf of Washington University at the Midwest Affiliate for College and University Residence Halls Regional Leadership Conference, Nov. 2. The Midwest Affiliate for College and University Residence Halls Regional Leadership Conference (MACURH) commended the University for their high […]

| Senior News Editor

Senate-penned report calls for carbon neutrality by 2035, greater transparency

SU Senate’s Green Energy Resolution calling for Washington University to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035 was passed unanimously in a Senate meeting Oct. 29.

| Senior News Editor

Climate experts encourage innovative solutions to climate issues at Carbon Neutral Climate Dialogue

Washington University held a Carbon Neutral Climate Dialogue in conjunction with the City of St. Louis Office of Sustainability and the Post Carbon Cities of Tomorrow project, Oct. 22.

| Senior Editor

Student Union announces Trending Topics Speaker Series slate for 2019-2020 year

Student Union confirmed this year’s official speaker list for the Trending Topics Speaker Series, taking an unprecedented number of proposed speakers off the waitlist.

| Senior Editor

Washington University environmental groups hold Earth Week

Several Washington University environmental organizations and student groups are partnering to host Earth Week, a series of events to raise awareness and find solutions to environmental issues, April 1-7.

Merry May Ma | Contributing Reporter

Environmental activist Vandana Shiva speaks on the importance of earth justice

The Student Environmental Council and Ashoka hosted environmental activist Vandana Shiva to speak as part of Student Union’s Trending Topics speaker series in Graham Chapel Feb. 13.

| News Editor

Student Environmental Council tours Bayer facilities before Vandana Shiva event

The Student Environmental Council sponsored a tour of the Bayer Research and Development Facility for students Friday. SEC planned the event in conjunction with their upcoming Trending Topics speaker event featuring environmental activist Vandana Shiva.

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