Beginning Monday, April 1, a contractor will be working in the Carolina North Forest to remove vegetation along the north-south Duke Energy corridor. Forest visitors should remain alert to clearing activity and the presence of heavy equipment. Learn more: go.unc.edu/b2CKc.

You’re invited to the 1st Minority Vendor Summit hosted by Town of Chapel Hill | A Place for Everyone, Carrboro, NC, Orange Water & Sewer Authority, UNC Facilities Services, and UNC F&O! The event will take place Location and Time: May 3rd from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, at Chapel Hill Public Library

You know it's springtime on Carolina's campus when the Bynum Fountain is turned back on! 😍⛲ #UNC

Want to learn more about potential improvements to the Pit and its adjacent spaces? Join us at a visioning session April 10 and 11 in the Student Union to learn more about the project and share your feedback. For more information visit go.unc.edu/pitvision.

Want to learn more about potential improvements to the Pit? Join us from 6-8 p.m. in the Student Union West Lounge to learn more about the project and share your ideas for this historic space. Pizza while it lasts! For more info visit: go.unc.edu/pitvision.

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! We are especially thankful for our amazing administrative services staff who support our Facilities Services teams and our #UNC customers. Thank you for all you do! #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #UNCstaff

⚠️ Grounds Services will be removing a large dead maple tree outside New West and the Smith Building starting at 8 a.m. on Friday, June 7. The area around the tree will be secured, and pedestrians should remain alert and outside the restricted area.

Our Facilities Services employees enjoyed a day of food, fun and games at our annual Summer Splash staff appreciation event last week. Thank you to all of our employees for your hard work and dedication throughout the year! See more photos at go.unc.edu/e5D3T. #UNCstaff

Katherine O'Brien, GIS coordinator in the Facilities Technology Group, has received the Employee Forum 2024 Pinnacle Award. This award recognizes an employee who has demonstrated leadership, vision and commitment to excellence. Congratulations, Katherine! go.unc.edu/Bd49R

🚧 A portion of William Blythe Drive will close to through traffic beginning Monday, June 17 to facilitate utility work related to the Bell Hall project. The closure will last about six weeks and traffic will detour along Manning and Skipper Bowles drives. go.unc.edu/a3P9H

The Old Well will be closed June 17 - 28 for the installation of granite pavers on the upper platform. Paver installation will require the removal of the fountain, and repairs to the fountain plumbing will also be completed at this time. Learn more at go.unc.edu/g9SPp.

The Memorial Hall Roof Replacement project is now underway and is expected to be completed in October. The project will require the closure of a portion of the Hanes Hall Parking Lot. Pedestrians should remain alert to construction activity in the area. go.unc.edu/o7L5B.

@nwsraleigh issued a heat advisory Saturday through middle part of next week. High temperatures are expected to reach the middle to upper 90s with heat index values of 100 to 105 expected. 🥵 🔗 Learn how to prevent heat stress go.unc.edu/heatstress

A bus lane and adjacent sidewalk on S Columbia St will close beginning Monday, June 24 in support of the Carrington Hall Renewal project. Pedestrians should follow designated detours and use the west side of S Columbia St when traveling through this area. go.unc.edu/Eq64K

The Old Well has reopened! The installation of granite pavers on the upper platform completes the renovations that began last summer to make the Old Well more accessible, and the fountain plumbing was also repaired. Learn more at go.unc.edu/g9SPp.

Grounds Services is removing a large oak tree on Polk Place that is now hollow and has several splits in the trunk. The area around the tree will be secured, and pedestrians should use alternate walkways through this area. The tree will be replaced in the fall.

Grounds Services continues to work to remove a large oak tree on Polk Place near Hanes Hall. Pedestrians should stay outside the work area and use alternate walkways through this area of campus. A new tree will be planted in the fall.

🚨 Preparedness is Key! 🚨 Tropical Storm Debby is predicted to bring heavy rains and potential flooding over the next few days. 📌 Follow these tips to stay safe and minimize the impact of severe weather. go.unc.edu/weathertips

We are aware that trees have come down on Bell Tower Drive and in the area of Wilson Hall and Genomic Sciences. Grounds Services crews have been notified and are responding. #UNC

🚧 PEDESTRIAN ALERT: On Friday, Aug. 30, between 9-10 a.m., an equipment delivery to the Carrington Hall project site will require the closure of the pedestrian route along the east side of South Columbia Street. Flaggers will be on site to direct pedestrian traffic.