Faculty and students at the University of La Verne acknowledged the struggles of Native Americans at the hands of their oppressors throughout history and reflected on the water Angelenos use at the Indigenous People’s Day event on Monday via Zoom.
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Movie shows climate crisis
The SEEDS club hosted a movie viewing of “Fire on Ice,” which discusses the dangers climate change poses, on Nov. 8 in the Art and Communications Building.
Bickford talks endangered species
David Bickford, associate professor of biology, presented studies done by students and himself on the various amphibians of the San Gabriel Mountains and their decline at his lecture, “Inventory and Monitoring of the Amphibians of the Amphibians of the San Gabriel Mountains” Tuesday in the Executive Dining Room.
Science labs get upgrades
Some of the University of La Verne’s science labs are getting long-awaited and much needed makeovers.
ULV recognized as green college
For the second year in a row, the University of La Verne was recognized among 399 other colleges by the Princeton Review for being a green college.
Assessing the fires’ damage
California is in recovery after multiple wildfires raged across the state in recent weeks leaving nearly 90 people dead, hundreds missing, and thousands more homeless.
La Verne reflects on fires, climate
As fires rage across the state with a rising death toll – of more than 59 at press time Thursday – it’s clear that climate change and human impact have intensified California’s prolonged fire seasons.
SEEDS shows oil harm in Ecuador
Six people gathered last Friday to watch “The Last Guardians,” hosted by the Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society, which showed how indigenous people in Ecuador were negatively affected by oil companies.
ULV celebrates opening of Citrus Hall
Key members of the University of La Verne faculty and city officials cut a leopard print ribbon to celebrate the opening of the newly completed Citrus Hall dormitory and The Spot dining hall on Sept. 6.
Petition fights fossil fuel investments
Erik Bahnson, president of Students Engaged in Environmental Discussion and Service club, or SEEDS, is drafting a letter to the University’s Board of Trustees to urge the University to divest not only from fossil fuel industries, but also invest in funds that comply with Environment, Social and Governance standards.