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Nancy Burton Earns Prestigious Massey Award

April 24, 2019

Nancy Burton, receptionist and administrative support for Housekeeping Services, was selected by Interim Chancellor Kevin M. Guskiewicz to receive the 2019 C. Knox Massey Distinguished Service Award.

Making Their Mark on Carolina

March 29, 2019

During Women’s History Month, the Gazette recognizes just a few of the University’s female faculty and staff who have made a difference on campus and beyond.

Maintaining a Carolina Icon

March 27, 2019

Facilities Services is making much-needed repairs to the Old Well, ensuring the landmark remains standing for another half-century.

Evan Yassky Named University Architect

February 1, 2019

UNC-Chapel Hill Executive Director of Facilities Planning and Design Evan Yassky has been named University Architect, effective immediately. Yassky, who came to the University in May 2017, oversees the planning, capital budgeting and project management of all University capital improvement … Read more

Carolina Around the Clock

November 16, 2018

When the sun goes down, many Carolina employees are just beginning their jobs. Read more about a few of the people who keep the University moving through the night shift.

When a Hurricane Hits

October 1, 2018

Students were urged to go home and employees were urged to take leave. Only mandatory employees—many of them in Facilities Services—were required to report to work. Some even stayed overnight. “Our people answered the call, I can’t say enough about them.”

Carolina People: Obadele “Obie” St. George

September 17, 2018

Obadele (Obie) St. George is an Energy Engineer at UNC Facilities Services who identifies energy-saving opportunities in campus buildings, quantifies savings amounts and helps raise students’ awareness of energy conservation.

A Grateful Heart

August 9, 2018

Even before Nan Kham knew she had won a C. Knox Massey Distinguished Service Award, she already understood she had much to be grateful for. Indeed, nearly all of the good things that have happened to her in her 39 … Read more