UW makes 'green' honor roll
July 28, 2008
The UW is one of eleven schools in the United States to achieve honor roll status in the Princeton Review's new 'Green Rating' of colleges. This rating system rates schools according to their level of environmental friendliness. Our own Food Services was given praise for its composting program, among other achievements.
Read the King5 News article here.
UW Board of Regents gives go-ahead for $850 million plan for new residence halls, student apartments and residence hall renovations.
On March 20, 2008, UW Housing and Food Services received the go-ahead from the UW Board of Regents for an $850 million plan to expand student housing at the Seattle campus. The plan includes the construction of three six-story residence halls and two apartment complexes in the southwest section of campus, as well as the renovation of all existing residence halls, with a net gain of approximately 2,400 beds. Currently the UW houses about 5,200 students in space originally designed for 4,500. The conversion of some double rooms into triples has allowed for the short-term increase. In addition to the new structures and renovations, Mercer Hall, built in 1970, will be demolished.
The new residence halls will have primarily double rooms with bathrooms for freshmen and sophomores, and four-bedroom apartments for sophomores, juniors and seniors. These will be green buildings with the latest in technology built into them, as well as spaces for student services and other amenities.
• The first two new residence halls, west of Schmitz Hall, with a capacity of about 800 students, are scheduled to open in the fall of 2011.
• A third hall, east of Terry and Lander halls with housing for almost 500 students, is targeted to open in 2012.
• In 2011, Mercer Hall will be coming down, followed in 2013 with the construction of two new apartment complexes of about 850 beds.
• The six existing halls will be renovated by 2020.
• An additional 1,500 beds will be built on sites that are yet to be determined, with the last building scheduled for completion in 2020.
Housing Master Plan Updates
Thursday, July 10: Capital Projects ran an advertisement for an architect today in the Daily Journal of Commmerce. This marks the start of a selection process that will last until mid-September, when the Architectural Commission and the Board of Regents approve a selection.
Department wins state recycling award
The Washington State Recycling Association selected the University of Washington's Department of Housing and Food Services as the winner of the 2008 Washington State Recycler of the Year (ROY) award in the Institution of Higher Learning category. The recognition is the result of a commitment by HFS staff and students, including members of Students Expressing Environmental Dedication (SEED), a UW residence hall environmental group. “Our success has also depended on our customers, students, faculty and staff, who are willing to follow our recycling and composting suggestions,” said HFS Food Services Project Manager Micheal Meyering, who accepted the award on behalf of the Department at the 28th Annual Washington State Recycling Conference and Trade Show, May 18-21, 2008, in Pasco, Washington. For more information on the 2008 Recyclers of the Year awards, go here: http://www.wsra2008conference.net/awards.html.
