University of Virginia third-year student Lucy Hirshland’s mission is to disrupt the plastic industry and make sustainability cool among younger generations. She’s joined Earth Brands, a sustainable products company offering environmentally conscious alternatives to single-use plastic products. Hirshland is the company’s head of growth.
In the aftermath of the Maui fires, government now looks to better understand the conditions that led to the disaster.
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Give back to the community by getting involved with Early Visions! This mentorship and arts program by the Fralin Museum of Art at UVA and the Boys and Girls Club of Central Virginia connects University student mentors and local 3rd–5th graders for weekly art experiences. Mentors and mentees learn about and from one another while making art together! Applications due Nov. 10; decisions made Dec. 15.
This annual event, now in its 20th year, generates funding for the Michael J. Fox Foundation and awareness for Parkinson’s disease through community events and fundraising throughout the year.
Being a voter is one way you can make a difference in our community and on the issues you care about most. Next Tuesday is the last day to vote in the midterm elections. If you have not already voted early, remember to cast your ballot in the 2023 Virginia state elections.
Join the UVA Career Center for an upcoming in-person fair focusing on a variety of career industries.
