Big landscape changes are underway in the heart of campus. Construction has begun on: a series of sloped sidewalks and steps with handrails on Cardiac Hill from Heritage Plaza to Oak Street; an accessible walkway to extend from Vine to Oak; and a new location for the Student Park. It will be nestled close to…
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University honored with sustainability awards
As the infrastructure of the University steadily and significantly improves, it quietly reduces its carbon footprint. Our efforts have been recognized.
UTC designated 2011 Tree Campus USA®
The Arbor Day Foundation and Toyota Motor North America, Inc., recently designated UTC as a 2011 Tree Campus USA®. The national program “honors higher education institutions and their leaders for promoting healthy trees and engaging students and staff in the spirit of conservation.”
University sponsors campus sustainability garden
The UTC Environmental Task Force recently approved funding for a Sustainability Garden Program. Beginning in spring 2012, twelve multidisciplinary students will be selected to sustain two 4-foot by 24-foot raised bed vegetable gardens as well as attend workshops offered by local organic farmers and local food leaders.
Campus discussions define roles in sustainable future
As we examine the sustainability of the Chattanooga community and UTC campus, what lies ahead? Two groups met on campus this week to continue the conversation.
University to partner with city, area businesses on sustainability initiatives
The University assisted in securing a nomination for Chattanooga as one of the world’s most intelligent cities and now UTC is helping transform the city’s economy.
Greater Chattanooga Regional Growth Initiative expands support
A UTC alumnus and Senior Advisor for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) addressed regional consortium partners at the UTC University Center where the discussion centered upon regional growth planning and sharing a vision for the future.
UTC celebrates Earth Day
In honor of Earth Day, the student environmental planning group Ecological Decisions for a Global Environment (EDGE) hosted a day of events including a bake and plant sale, vendor fair, and showings of movies Wall-E, Disney’s Earth, and Avatar.
UTC celebrates urban arboretum designation
Oak, willow, and cherry trees are just a few of the 2,000 different plant species on UTC’s campus, now designated an urban arboretum by the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council. UTC celebrated the honor as part of the 125th anniversary events.