Three Zeros Newsletter - November 2018

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November 2018

Harnessing the Sun’s Energy in New Ways

A small tract of land in the southwest corner of the former Horace Williams Airport property is slated to house the University’s latest renewable energy project, this one powered by the sun. Read the full story.

Well Said Podcast: Battle Grove Restoration

The gentle stream that flows beside McIver Residence Hall hasn’t always been part of the campus landscape. It just looks as though it has. Listen to how UNC stormwater engineer and Three Zeros project manager, Sally Hoyt, worked to create an aboveground stream with a filtration process that naturally filters pollutants and contaminants out of runoff water.

Meet the 2018 Three Zeros Leadership Award Recipient, Zach Walker

Zach Walker with Chancellor Carol Folt and Associate Vice Chancellor for Campus Enterprises, Brad Ives

Zach Walker is a junior physics major from Raleigh and recipient of the inaugural Three Zeros Environmental Initiative Student Leadership Award. The award recognizes a student who is making an outstanding contribution to the Chancellor’s Three Zeros Environmental Initiative. Read more about Zach Walker.

Events

Take a look at the online calendar for more sustainable events around the state!

CAP Bike Auction – Nov. 13 at 5:00 p.m. in the Business School Deck
Carolina Dining Services’ Fourth Annual Ramsgiving – Nov. 15 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Chase Dining Hall

Jobs, Internships, Scholarships and More

Check out online job postings for more sustainability jobs locally and around the country!