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The University of Texas at Dallas

Sustainability Newsletter

April 2026

Gear Up for Earth Week!
An image of a tree, complete with its root system, abstracted into a round design. Over it appear the words “U.T.D. Earth Week 2026”. Below it appear the words “The University of Texas at Dallas. Office of Student Volunteerism. Student Affairs. Office of Sustainability.”.

Earth Week

UTD is celebrating its 15th annual Earth Week, hosted by the Office of Sustainability and the Office of Student Volunteerism. Join us for a week-long celebration, jam-packed with engaging events and activities! Stay connected with us on Instagram and EngageUTD for updates and event registration.
A design of butterflies and plants rendered in pinks, golds, and greens against a pale peach background. The center of the design bears the words “U.T.D. Sustainability. Campus Cleanup. April 10th. 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Meet outside the U.T.D. Bookstore.”.

Spring Campus Clean-up

Help welcome the new season by giving our campus a fresh start. You’ll be provided with all the supplies and training needed to pick up trash around campus to keep UTD clean and green. Let’s work together to make campus bloom this spring!
A pencil sketch of a wetland area, complete with long grasses, cat tails, lily pads, and a log. Next to the sketch are the words “U.T.D. Sustainability. Prairie Creek Wetland Preserve Workday. Gain valuable experience in conservation. Monday, April 20, 2026. Sign up on Engage U.T.D.”.

Prairie Creek Wetland Preserve Workday

To start off Earth Week, join North Texas Master Naturalists for a fascinating journey through one of Richardson’s hidden wetlands. Explore the transition from marsh to prairie, discover the many creatures that call this urban ecosystem home, and learn how you can help preserve this beautiful space.
A black-and-white photo of a bird of prey against a black background. Next to the photo are the words “U.T.D. Sustainability. Hawk Talk. Blackland Prairie Raptor Center. April 21. Student Union Green. 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.”.

Hawk Talk

Join us for an exciting Hawk Talk! The Blackland Prairie Raptor Center will host a live bird of prey demonstration, showcasing incredible raptors up close while sharing fascinating insights about their vital role in our ecosystem.
A photo of a stack of books seen end-on, above which appear the words “Book Swap. Earth Day, April 22nd, 2026. 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Chess Plaza. U.T.D. The University of Texas at Dallas. Eugene McDermott Library. Sustainability.”.

Sustainable Book Swap

A sustainability swap event for the books that have been sitting on your shelf! Bring an old book you enjoyed and share with another fellow reader at UTD; get a book in return!
An ink and watercolor illustration of a student scaling a mountain in graduation regalia while carrying a backpack and being pulled up by a woman at the summit. Around the pair are symbols for education, work, accolades, and wealth. Next to the drawing are the words “Sustainability Career Panel. 23 April 2026, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Student Services Building Addition, Room 14.510. 4th Floor. Want a job that makes a difference? Come hear how today's sustainability leaders got started and how you can, too. Show up, get inspired, and start shaping your future. U.T.D. Sustainability.”.

Sustainability Career Panel

Students will gain insights into career pathways, hear real-world experiences, and learn practical tips for building a meaningful, impact driven career. Ask questions and connect with experts who are working to create a more sustainable future!
A student hauling a bucket of pulled weeds out of the field at Luna Farm.

Help Luna Farm Flourish at Upcoming Workdays!

Luna Farm will host workdays on Saturdays April 4, 18, and 22 between 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. These opportunities are open to all current students, staff, and faculty. Volunteers will perform basic gardening tasks such as weeding, watering, harvesting, planting, and laying mulch. This is a great way to earn volunteer hours and Sustainability Honors points. Registration is open now on EngageUTD.
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UT Dallas Green Fund Applications Close April 10

In spring 2025, UT Dallas students voted to establish an environmental services fee known as the Green Fund, a competitive grant program that supports projects related to sustainability at UT Dallas. Project proposals may be submitted by current UT Dallas students, faculty or staff. However, projects must be sponsored by a University department or academic unit to receive funding. For more information, visit the Green Fund website!
A display of novelty t-shirts. Photo Credit: CC-BY-SA-2.0 2015 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/) by William Tung from Wikimedia Commons [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:WonderCon_2015_-_T-Shirt_booth_(17023624026).jpg]

Spring Cleaning? Donate Spare T-Shirts

If you or your office has spare t-shirts, including unwanted t-shirts from previous events, please consider giving them to the Basic Needs Resource Center! Student volunteers use spare t-shirts to make reusable tote bags to benefit the Comet Cupboard and for other upcycling/creative reuse effort for Temoc’s Closet. Please contact basicneeds@utdallas.edu to arrange a drop-off.

 

Save the Date!

Sustainability Stewards Training

April 6, 13, 20

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Spring Campus Cleanup *

April 10

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Reminder: No Luna Farm Workday on April 11

Movie Night: Jurassic Park

In Collaboration with SUAAB

April 13

6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Student Union Green

Luna Farm Workday *

April 18

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Eco Hub

Prairie Creek Wetland Preserve Workday *

April 20

9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

BNRC Upcycling Workshop Workday *

April 21

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Hawk Talk

April 21

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Blackland Prairie Raptor Center

Sustainable Book Swap

April 22

8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Chess Plaza

Sustainability Career Panel *

April 23

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

BNRC Upcycling Workshop *

April 23

2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Earth Fair

April 24

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Activity Center Atrium

Luna Farm Workday *

April 25

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Eco Hub

* Registration via EngageUTD required to participate!

 

 

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