Planet Texas 2050’s annual research symposium: Resilience Research in Action will take place from Monday, April 11 - Thursday, April 14 with multiple presentation formats and opportunities for dialog and exchange. Learn about the work of Planet Texas 2050 project teams and partners, as well as that of other researchers, students, and artists exploring diverse and intersecting aspects of resilience. Read more here.

The United States will get only partially toward deep reductions in greenhouse gases with the policy tools currently available even in the scenario most favorable politically to decarbonization. That’s the finding of a recent study published in Energy Policy by an interdisciplinary team of UT researchers that looked at the political feasibility of deep decarbonization in the United States. The results suggest that new policies and tools will be needed to reduce greenhouse gases from sectors such as heavy industry. Read more about the study here.

Zero Waste Hero is a self-paced certification program on Canvas jointly managed by UT Resource Recovery and University Housing and Dining. The program’s goal is for students to learn more about what UT is doing to reduce waste on campus, as well as acquire and implement life-long skillsets to address zero waste.

Enroll in the new and improved course here.

UT Austin was recently granted a BFU Silver designation by the League of American Bicyclists' Bicycle Friendly University program, thanks in large part to the effort of Parking and Transportation Services.  Many students feel safe and able to ride their bikes to get to class, grab a bite to eat, and get in a fun workout!

Read the League of American Bicyclists' announcement and learn more about BFU here.

Starting this fall, the UT Climate Leaders Program will offer undergraduates hands-on, practical experience developing a carbon emissions reduction plan. This year-long, paid internship program is open to ALL majors. Applications open this summer - students should sign up now to be notified. Thank you to President Hartzell and the University Budget Council for funding this new program!
 

The Division of Diversity and Community Engagement was given charge by President Hartzell to refocus and sharpen the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan (formerly UDIAP). The DDCE is currently working with faculty, staff, and students to restrategize the action plan. Learn about the new plan here and by watching a presentation given to the UT Staff Council. Provide feedback about the plan to the office by completing this survey!

Join the UT Staff Council and the University Resource Groups (URGs) April 6 3:00pm - 4:30pm at the Diversity and Inclusion Spring Mixer! The mixer will feature a moderated panel and Q&A, as well as refreshments and door prizes.