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Austin American-Statesman The University of Texas will develop a 9,600-square-foot water processing facility — the largest of its kind in the nation it says — on campus to decrease its reliance on Austin Water and reduce its usage by 40%, it announced Thursday.

As we step into the new year, I have updates to share about the exciting path ahead for Campus Operations and about our leadership. 2025 is going to be a big year for shaping how we work and plan for the future at UT. We’re building on the success of UTWorks and other initiatives to make what we do more effective and meaningful. And, we’re working to create better opportunities and improve experiences for our staff.

Dear Campus Operations Team, I am writing to let you know that Dan Cook will be stepping down from his position as Executive Director of Planning, Design and Construction (PDC). He has accepted a role with his alma mater, the University of Notre Dame, as Vice President for Facilities Design and Operations and University Architect. He will be Notre Dame’s leading advocate, planner, and steward of planning, design, construction, utilities, and maintenance services. His last day with UT will be Jan. 16.

As we wrap up the year, I want to express my gratitude for everything you have done in 2024 to make UT a remarkable place. Your commitment is key to ensuring our campus inspires learning, collaboration, and community. I hope you’re able to enjoy a restful and well-deserved winter break.

Texas Standard— “I do think there is something about turtles in general that they’re somewhat charismatic and people really like them,” said Justin Havird, a UT associate professor leading research involving the turtle ponds."

The Facilities Service Center (FSC) was established in 2013, originally to handle work orders for divisions within Facilities Services. These work orders typically include maintenance, landscape, custodial, surplus, and event and moving support and services. Today, the group has a reputation as the first line of contact when anyone on campus has an operational issue. A team of seven full-time employees answers approximately 70,000 calls and emails every year, collecting information from clients to create work orders and route inquiries across Campus Operations and beyond.

Austin American-Statesman—A new memorial with the names of former UT students who died while serving in WWII is dedicated at the University of Texas annual Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium Thursday November 7, 2024.

The Daily Texan— The Hogg Memorial Auditorium received a city preservation award for restoration after a two-year renovation, the School of Architecture announced on Oct. 24.

Thank you to everyone who attended last week’s Campus Operations BBQ! It was fantastic to be at the UFCU Disch-Falk Field and to see so many of us, across all our departments, together at once.

Campus Operations hosted a barbecue for all team members on Oct. 24 at the UFCU Disch-Falk Field Baseball Concourse to celebrate all the hard work accomplished over the last year. View photos from the event, including aerial group photos for both day and night shifts.