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On April 13, Facilities Management supported a campus cleanup by volunteers from faculty, staff, and the student body. In all, dozens of volunteers set aside time to help collect trash and recyclables. The Office of Waste Management and Recycling provided information to the public on how to responsibly dispose of certain items. This event helps […]
As an ongoing part of the Campus Infrastructure Development (CID) roadway projects, the newly constructed Phillips Road Bridge will open midday on Saturday, March 12. The intersection of Phillips Road and Cameron Boulevard will be closed for work to begin on the removal of asphalt on the existing Phillips Road. Drivers and pedestrians are advised […]
Work to extend the CATS Blue Line onto campus continues, and beginning in the next days and for the next several months, construction will impact the UNC Charlotte campus, particularly at Institute Circle. As with all construction, weather may change the projected schedules for the below phases of the project. North Tryon Street, southbound traffic […]
If things seem a lot brighter, it’s due to the recent replacement of all street lights and most of the parking lot lights throughout campus. The Facilities Management replaced high-pressure sodium lights with LED light fixtures. The new fixtures, manufactured in Hendersonville, NC, provide a reduction in energy consumption and a light output similar to […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is one of 14 organizations selected by Duke Energy for its 2015 Power Partners award. This year’s winners of the coveted award are recognized for their responsible energy use, and creating lasting value for their organizations and the communities they serve through a number of […]
Michael Lizotte, Ph.D., University sustainability officer, has been appointed a technical advisor by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). AASHE is a nonprofit membership organization that empowers higher education faculty, administrators, staff and students to be effective change agents and drivers of sustainability innovation. AASHE enables its more than 900 […]
As three Campus Infrastructure Development (CID) roadway projects near completion, “Out with the old, in with the new” will be a noticeable view when the Niner community returns to campus in January. During the holiday break work on the intersection of Mary Alexander Road and Cameron Boulevard, and the remainder of Mary Alexander Road and […]
UNC Charlotte’s annual Strategic Energy Plan* is now available for review. Along with its campus energy overview, the report explores University energy conservation and water conservation challenges, accomplishments and goals. Questions and comments can be sent to Anthony (Tony) Schallert, facilities management’s capital projects energy manager, at aschall1@uncc.edu or 704-687-5384. *Click here for report addendum
The University’s Belk Hall achieved a rating of two Green Globes from the Green Building Initiative’s Green Globes for New Construction program. Please click here to read the entire article.
The University’s annual Campus Safety Walk is Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 5:30 PM, beginning at the SGOC office located on the second level of the Student Union. Students, faculty and staff are welcome to participate, walking with representatives from Campus Police, Facilities Management and other departments. Groups will walk through different campus areas in an […]
Facilities Management has begun a new, comprehensive self-evaluation and continuous improvement initiative, titled “Pursuing Excellence”. Please click here for details.
Due to construction of the new 408-bed residential building Martin Hall, a section of Cameron Blvd. will be temporarily closed to regular vehicle access for approximately nine to twelve weeks. The section is scheduled to close Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014, and re-open prior to commencement. The area is located at the intersection of Mary Alexander […]