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Phil Jones receives Frank B. Turner Award

Phil Jones, associate vice chancellor for the Facilities Management Department, recently received the prestigious Frank B. Turner Award at the 37th annual State Construction Conference. The honor recognizes a state employee who has made an outstanding professional contribution to the built environment, as exemplified by the award’s namesake. It is presented by AIA North Carolina, […]

Second annual “Statement Making” Digital Fabrication Fashion Show to highlight student work

The College of Arts + Architecture and College of Computing and Informatics join together to present the second annual “Statement Making” Digital Fabrication Fashion Show. The show will highlight student designs conceptualized around the theme, “Digital Designs in the Modern World.” With the help of funding from Charlotte Green Initiative, the production will showcase electronic […]

RecycleMania event to collect e-waste and medications for disposal

Members of the campus community can properly dispose of unwanted electronics (e-waste) and medications between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Friday, March 2, in Parking Lot 5A. This collection event is part of the University’s participation in the RecycleMania tournament, which ends March 31. All items collected will be included in final results submitted to […]

University to compete in RecycleMania

UNC Charlotte will participate in RecycleMania, a competition that runs from Feb. 4 until March 31. This year’s involvement is conducted through the University’s sustainability and recycling teams. Throughout the competition, events will take place to help the campus community understand the importance of waste diversion. During the eight-week period, the University will lead several […]

University’s zero waste initiative expands to Halton Arena

The Zero Waste Program, a collaborative initiative between the Sustainability Office and Recycling, is expanding to include Halton Arena at three pilot basketball games. The first game was Jan. 11 and the remaining two games are Jan. 27 and Feb. 2. At each game, fans can connect with staff and volunteers at an informational booth […]

Motor Fleet wins efficiency awards

UNC Charlotte’s Motor Fleet/Automotive team won the 2017 Green Fleet Award, placing 15th out of all applicants. The Green Fleet Award recognizes outstanding motor fleets across North America. An estimated 38,000 fleets are eligible each year. For award consideration, fleets must apply online. Applicants are, then, evaluated based on fleet composition, fuel and emissions, policy […]

Horne appointed Director of Facilities Planning

Kathryn Horne, previously the director of University Space Management and Utilization, has been appointed as the director of facilities planning. Horne joined the Facilities Management Department in 2015. In her new role, Horne will guide the development of the campus in accordance with UNC Charlotte’s current Master Plan. She will be responsible for developing and […]

UNC Charlotte designated Bicycle Friendly University

UNC Charlotte was recognized with a Bronze Bicycle Friendly UniversitySM (BFUSM) award from the League of American Bicyclists. With the announcement of 46 new and renewing BFUs, UNC Charlotte joins a list of visionary colleges and universities across the United States transforming their campuses and the communities around them. There are now 182 Bicycle Friendly […]

Fall construction update

Amid the sea of Niner Nation and UNC Charlotte paraphernalia moving around campus is the visible increase in campus construction. Everything from orange cones to neon-colored hard hats and heavy equipment signify construction is underway or soon to begin. The new Center for Counseling and Psychological Services, located next to the Student Health Center, completed […]

Cleanup and earn ‘a spot’ during Sustainability Week observance

Sustainability Week is one of many annual observances signifying the fall semester is in full swing. Annually, the weeklong initiative aims to increase campus awareness about sustainable issues and ignite the University’s commitment to environmental stewardship. This year’s programs and events include: Tuesday, Oct. 3 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Tree Banding, Alumni Pavilion 10 […]