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    Arbor Day Foundation awards university with Tree Campus recognition

    March 17, 2021
    UNG conducts routine care to existing trees and has engaged professionals to help guide actions to protect the oldest trees. Because of this commitment to effective urban forest management, UNG earned the Tree Campus Higher Education recognition for the fifth straight year.

    Article By: Staff

    For the fifth straight year, the University of North Georgia (UNG) earned the Tree Campus Higher Education recognition for its commitment to effective urban forest management. Currently, 403 campuses across the United States have this recognition.

    An Arbor Day Foundation program, Tree Campus Higher Education honors colleges and universities and their leaders for promoting healthy trees and engaging students and staff in the spirit of conservation.

    "Receiving the Tree Campus recognition for the fifth year in a row demonstrates UNG's commitment to protecting our greenspace, promoting canopies, and signaling to the community the importance of trees in our learning and working environments," said Adam Strzemienski, assistant director of facilities for capital planning and sustainability.

    To obtain this distinction, UNG met the five core standards for sustainable campus forestry. Standards included maintaining a tree advisory committee, a campus tree-care plan, dedicated annual expenditures for a campus tree program, an Arbor Day observance and student service-learning projects. The Arbor Day observance was optional in 2020 because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

    Strzemienski said UNG conducts routine care to existing trees and has engaged professionals to help guide actions to protect the oldest trees. Students, faculty and staff also help promote and expand green spaces through the president's Committee on Sustainability and the Tree Advisory Committee.

    "Seeing this level of buy-in from students is very encouraging and is evidence of their commitment toward a greener, healthier campus," Strzemienski said.

    For more information, visit Tree Campus Higher Education website.

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    Convocation Center wins  Georgia Peach Award

    Convocation Center wins Georgia Peach Award

    The Convocation Center on UNG's Dahlonega Campus received the Georgia Peach award for its design.
    Tennis courts to turn into multicourt complex

    Tennis courts to turn into multicourt complex

    The current tennis courts on UNG's Gainesville Campus are under construction. They are being renovated into four pickleball courts, two basketball courts, two arena soccer courts, two tennis courts, and green spaces.
    Staff Council events help area nonprofits

    Staff Council events help area nonprofits

    Staff Council's two signature events have returned to the Dahlonega and Gainesville campuses. Both raise funds for charitable causes and promote a community spirit among staff.
    Single meal or Thanksgiving  box available at food pantries

    Single meal or Thanksgiving box available at food pantries

    The food pantry on the Dahlonega Campus has provided a place for clients to eat a single meal while the Gainesville Campus food pantry is preparing to supply clients with a Thanksgiving meal.

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