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.

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

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 […]

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.