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National Awards
THE PEDESTRIAN MALL RENOVATION AIMS TO
INCREASE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ON CAMPUS
The Operations Division grounds team was honored
to receive a Green Star Award from the Professional
Grounds Management Society (PGMS) for their renovation
of the R07 parking lot. The updated parking lot and
pedestrian mall was designed to create a safer walkway
for pedestrians between the Student Union Building and
the Administration Building by reducing vehicle traffic in
the area. The construction began by diverting bus traffic
away from Memorial Circle, expanding the R07 parking lot
and reducing the number of entrances to the parking lot.
In addition, other welcome improvements for the area are
the new trees and landscaping, new lighting in the area,
outdoor seating and an updated drainage system.
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OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY
STAR SILVER AWARD
Texas Tech University Office of Sustainability has completed
the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System
(STARS) reporting process and has earned a STARS Silver
Rating by The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability
in Higher Education. STARS is a comprehensive
sustainability rating system for higher education campuses
that addresses the environmental, social and economic factors
of sustainability. During this rating period, The Office of
Sustainability worked closely with Accounting Services and
the Office of Research Services to ensure all contributing
factors were accounted for to reach this new goal.
It is obvious through this recognition that sustainability
is an important initiative to all members of the
Texas Tech community.
OUTSTANDING CUSTODIAL WORKER
OF THE YEAR
Four Operations Division custodial staff members received
the Outstanding Custodial Worker of the Year Award during
the 21st Annual Simon Institute Symposium. Pictured
here with James Peel, associate managing director over
Custodial Services, the Texas Tech recipients were Modesta
Diaz, Aracely Corona, Angel Montes and Edgardo Berrios.
Each recipient was recognized for their hard work and
dedication to following the (OS1) cleaning procedures. We
are thankful for their dedication to keeping our campus
clean and sanitary. Congratulations Angel, Edgardo,
Modesta and Aracely.
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