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University responds to record-dry state of aquifer

Sept. 26, 2023
Read this Daily Texan story about the Edwards-Trinity aquifer being at its lowest and driest point on record.

UT Surplus REuse Store recovers, resells UT merchandise

Sept. 25, 2023
Read this Daily Texan story about the Surplus REuse store collecting, repurposing and reselling UT-affiliated goods.

UT’s Trash Becomes Treasure at the Surplus REuse Store

Sept. 1, 2023
Read this Daily Texan story about the UT Surplus REuse Store and how it is giving students and Austinites alike the opportunity to salvage old materials and minimize university waste.

UHD plans to bring compost bins back to dining halls

June 11, 2023
Read this Daily Texan story about composting on campus, including expert advice from our Senior Zero Waste Coordinator Lindsey Hutchison.

Stories of stories: Four giants of the Forty Acres

March 23, 2023
Read this Daily Texan story about four notable trees on the 40 Acres.

English Language Center Offers Classes to UT Custodial, Housing and Dining Employees

Jan. 10, 2023
Read this story from the TexasGlobal newsroom about ESL offerings, featuring Custodial Services.

How UT plans to keep its 430 acres clean during pandemic

Aug. 11, 2020
Custodial services during the pandemic story by Austin American-Statesman.

VAWS - Beyond the Bleachers: Supporting Texas Football’s Home Games

Sept. 20, 2019
Read this Values at Work Series story about the complex teamwork and support that goes into a Texas Football Gameday.

VAWS - Eagle-eye Custodians Lift Facilities Services to the Next Level

April 1, 2016
Read this Values at Work Series story about how Custodial Services' stewardship of buildings represents the value, Service, because they not only carry out their assigned tasks well, but they also know they are that extra set of eyes in identifying a facilities issues. Many times custodians recognize issues before the building occupants even notice the issue and have to report it. 

Turtle Pond relies on minimal management, volunteer efforts

May 3, 2013
Read this story from The Daily Texan about the volunteer efforts needed to maintain the infamous Turtle Pond of UT Austin.