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UT Embraces New Stewardship of Waller Creek
Aug. 23, 2019
UT Austin unveils a new framework plan for Waller Creek.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).