Biodiversity and campus ecology

Biodiversity — the variety of life in all its forms and interactions — is essential for human health, the economy and our livelihoods. How can we improve our campus ecosystem and give nature the space and protection it needs to thrive?  This working group will explore these challenges and as they relate to the integration of strengthening and protecting VCU’s urban setting and the ecosystem surrounding us.

Working group members

• Daniel Albrecht-Mallinger, assistant professor, VCU Center for Environmental Studies
• Larry Shirts, director, support services, plant operations & maintenance, VCU Health
• Paul Thrift, grounds superintendent, VCU Facilities Operations, co-chair 
• Sara Barton, senior manager for sustainability programs and policy, VCU Sustainability
• Dan Carr, assistant professor, VCU Department of Biology
• Dean Hendricks, ONE VCU Sustainability Plan intern
• Jade Shull, ONE VCU Sustainability Plan intern
• Keith Van Inwegen, assistant director of planning and design, VCU Planning & Design
• Catherine Viverette, Ph.D., assistant professor, VCU Center for Environmental Studies