News and Events

In the News

UT Arlington charter member of Air North Texas initiative
UT Arlington is the first and only university member of a new air quality consortium, Air North Texas. Air North Texas is a regional clean air partnership and campaign whose mission is to provide a comprehensive air quality resource; promote a consistent, regional air quality message; leverage existing resources and program strengths in a collaborative effort; increase public awareness of opportunities to reduce emissions; and motivate individuals and businesses to make clean-air choices.
Visit the Air North Texas web site >

Green Roof Recognized
The Greater DFW Recycling Alliance awarded UT Arlington’s Green Roof Project its Environmental Leadership Award as an Outstanding Sustainable Project at a July 11 luncheon. UT Arlington’s experimental “green roof,” believed to be the first of it kind in North Texas, was installed April 11 on 1,000 square feet atop the existing Life Science Building. The project included the installation of the roofing systems, irrigation, sensors monitored by engineering students, plants and about 30,000 pounds of soil. Future UT Arlington buildings will include structures designed and built with green roofs, which have benefits ranging from energy savings to improving air quality. The Green Roof Project will receive the state award from the Recycling Alliance of Texas at its Texas Recycling Summit next month in The Woodlands.

Ride share opportunity announced
The University of Texas at Arlington is working with the Fort Worth Transportation Authority to help solve two problems that are in the news on a daily basis: air quality in the Fort Worth-Dallas area and the skyrocketing price of gasoline that is imposing a hardship on commuting employees and students.
How to participate >

President approves sustainability agenda
UT Arlington President James D. Spaniolo has approved the University’s first Sustainability Agenda, a package of 89 preliminary actions that include hiring a sustainability coordinator, exploring ways to green the university’s curriculum, extending energy-conservation measures, improving the recycling program, increasing the use of recycled materials, and promoting student involvement in sustainability initiatives.
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TXU Energy donates 100 trees to UT Arlington
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Events

Environmental Events Calendar
Looking for environmentally-aware activities at UT Arlington?
Check out our Environmental Events Calendar.

Green Building Seminar on September 26
This seminar provides an intro to “green” building, sustainable design principles & concepts and highlights of the LEED AP accreditation process and testing. Online Registration starts August 4 >

Pollution Prevention Workshops September thru November

Presented by the Zero Waste Network at four locations in Texas – including the Automation & Robotics Research Institute at The University of Texas at Arlington – this workshop will give your company strategies on how to improve efficiency while decreasing or eliminating pollution.
More info >

Fix it Green Home Fair

Mark your calendar for a one day event dedicated to educating homeowners on simple, do-it-yourself repairs and updates that will save money, energy and water. Co-sponsored by UT Arlington’s President’s Sustainability Committee, the Arlington Conservation Council, and the Green Arlington Foundation. November 1, 2008. Bluebonnet Balloom, E.H. Hereford University Center, 300 W. First St. More info >

Previous Events

National Bike to Work Day

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) invites you to participate in National Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 16. Take this day as an opportunity to break out of the regional habit of driving to work alone – the habit of 79% of regional commuters – in support of alternative commuting for one day. The physical, environmental, and mental rewards of commuting by alternative modes are numerous. If biking or walking isn’t possible, consider arranging a carpool or vanpool, commuting by bus or rail. For more information, visit NCTCOG or contact Jen Ebel at jebel@nctcog.org