Two residence halls have won the Battle of the Buildings. Burton-Judson Courts achieved an impressive 18.5% reduction in water usage relative to their own baseline average over the two weeks of the competition. The other winner, Renee Granville-Grossman, led the reduction of energy usage with an 8% decrease relative to their own baseline average.
Students, faculty, and staff of the University of Chicago on Oct. 20 united to clean up Jackson Park.
Botany Pond, a beloved campus landmark and a popular and peaceful oasis for the University of Chicago community, has reopened following an extensive restoration making it a more sustainable, accessible space for visitors and wildlife.
Students at the University of Chicago will compete in an ENERGY STAR® Battle of the Buildings to save energy and water in residential housing from October 15–30, 2024.
UChicago has reopened the iconic center of the Main Quadrangles, following a summer-long restoration project that features more accessible walkways, native plantings, and improved drainage.