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Waller Creek during Clean Up

UT Embraces New Stewardship of Waller Creek

Aug. 23, 2019
UT Austin unveils a new framework plan for Waller Creek.
Creating exhibit about sustainability in the fashion industry

New Green Fund Awards Support Sustainable Change

July 8, 2019
The Office of Sustainability is pleased to announce the 2019-20 Green Fund grants. A committee of three faculty-staff and six students reviewed 28 projects, ultimately funding 17 for a total amount just over $300,000. 
CFO Darrel Bazzell makes remarks at UT Staff BBQ

Annual Employee Appreciation BBQ is Zero Waste

Oct. 29, 2018
On October 18, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Darrell Bazzell recognized the successes of the PEF departments in his portfolio at their annual staff appreciation BBQ which was a zero waste event. 
Update to the Sustainability Masterplan

How are We Doing? The Sustainability Update

Oct. 22, 2018
The Office of Sustainability presents information about how UT Austin is doing two years after adopting the Sustainability Master Plan.
Corinna Kester

Origin Story: The Campus Environmental Center

Aug. 17, 2018
Learn about the origin of UT Austin's oldest student-led environmental organization, the Campus Environmental Center (CEC), from Corinna Kester who started CEC in 2002.
Green Fund, University of Texas at Austin

Announcing the 2018-19 Green Fund Grantees

May 29, 2018
The Office of Sustainability is pleased to announce the 2018-19 Green Fund grants. A committee of three faculty-staff and six students reviewed 28 projects, ultimately funding 17 for a total amount just over $300,000. 
Microfarm

Sustainability Course Development Awards

Dec. 6, 2017
UT Austin announces the fourth annual award competition for the development of new courses that address issues related to sustainability and incorporate experiential learning.
Light Pollution Warriors

Dark Sky Project Prevents Light Pollution on Campus

Nov. 2, 2016
Green Fee funding starts the Dark Sky Prjoect at The University of Texas at Austin.
Living Wall at UT

Putting Up a Wall Creates Positive Change

Oct. 10, 2016
A new Living Wall, the dream of environmental desinger Michelle Bright, was recently completed at UT Austin on the side of Goldsmith Hall.
UT students

New Board to Promote Social Equity on Campus

Oct. 3, 2016
The new Sustainability Master Plan defines sustainability to include economic vitality, ecological integrity and social welfare which has led to the creation of Student Government's Campus Climate Advisory Board (CCAB).