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Behind the Scenes at Commencement

May 18, 2018

Commencement weekend at Carolina marks the culmination of students’ academic endeavors, instruction and encouragement by faculty and attention to detail by hundreds of staff members. Painters Jeremy Kime, left, and Russell Parks, right, make sure that the Old Well looks … Read more

The Forever Campus

January 25, 2018

University arborist Tom Bythell uses trees to connect future generations of students to history. The way Tom Bythell sees it, the trees are as much a part of the cherished Carolina landscape as the brick walkways, the rock walls, the … Read more

Winter Weather Response: Jan. 16, 2018

January 16, 2018

Facilities Services crews have pre-treated and brined primary campus roads, walkways and building entrances, and University officials will be closely monitoring campus conditions. In the event of adverse weather, Grounds, Housekeeping and Building Services crews will be coordinating efforts to … Read more

Winter Weather Response: Jan. 4, 2018

January 4, 2018

Grounds, Housekeeping, and Building Services crews are on campus working to clear entrances, walkways and parking lots per the Facilities Services Snow Removal Map. Due to extremely low temperatures, Energy Management Control Systems staff are also monitoring building and environmental … Read more

Summer Countdown

August 28, 2017

The moment students departed campus in May, University employees began the race to get the campus ready for their return in August.

Herb Richmond Named New Director of Housekeeping Services

February 7, 2017

Following an extensive search, we are pleased to announce that Cotanus “Herb” Richmond is the new director of Housekeeping Services, effective Feb. 6. Richmond, a native North Carolinian, has served as the interim director of the Housekeeping Services department since … Read more

Winter Weather Response: Jan. 6, 2017

January 6, 2017

University officials will be closely monitoring campus conditions throughout the weekend. Facilities Services crews have pre-treated and brined primary campus walkways, roads and parking lots. Grounds, Housekeeping, Building Services and Construction Services crews will be coordinating efforts to clear campus … Read more

Transition from Carolina Motor Pool to Enterprise Rent-A-Car

July 25, 2016

University employees needing short-term transportation will soon be using a new service from Facilities Services. This August, the Carolina Motor Pool will transition to Enterprise Rent-a-Car, a change which will provide more options for staff and cost savings to the University.

Facilities Services Telematics Rollout

June 23, 2016

The state of North Carolina requires all state-owned vehicle trips to be tracked. Telematics is the process by which vehicle trips can be electronically tracked. More information about Telematics will be available at Facilities Operations.