When a Voices for Planned Parenthood member wanted to communicate her pro-choice ideals for free to as many people as possible, she turned to social networking Web site Facebook.com. "It's the easiest way to reach people," said junior and social-work major Kristen Epperson, 20, who created the Facebook group, "My body - my choice.
VCU brought scientific research specialists from around the world together this week to discuss the use of hydrogen as an alternative form of fuel at the International Hydrogen Symposium on Material Issues in a Hydrogen Economy. The symposium is taking place at the Omni Richmond Hotel Monday through Thursday.
To develop relationships between students and the community, instructors were encouraged Wednesday at a campus workshop to develop opportunities for learning outside the classroom. "Community-based learning comes back to re-looking at the learner and how they learn," said speaker Helen Ruth Aspaas, associate professor of geography and VCU's service learning scholar.
VCU is failing to sufficiently sustain its endowments and environmental practices, according to the College Sustainability Report Card released last month by the Sustainable Endowments Institute. VCU and the College of William and Mary both received an overall grade of "D-" and tied for the lowest grade in the state.
