The first of one hundred trees that will provide shade in the hot
summer months and give the campus a greener look was planted Tuesday
afternoon.
One hundred trees were donated to the university through the School of
Social Work by TXU Energy as part of the company’s environmental
initiatives. The tree was planted south of the Science Hall in a
ceremony that included President James Spaniolo, Sen. Chris Harris and
Rep. Diane Patrick-District 94.
“It is positive for UTA and TXU,” said Donna Pope, School of Social
Work advancement coordinator. “It is an example of public and private
sector partnership, and it fits UTA’s sustainability image.”
Like Helping the Environment, Without the Work!
TXU Energy, a privately-owned energy firm in Texas, recently planted 100 whole trees on the UT-Arlington campus as "part of the go-green initiative of the company." TXU's website doesn't show any plans for increased solar- or wind-powered initiatives, but hey, who doesn't like a hundred fresh trees? On a scale of 90-100, where do you rate the level of corporate pandering on display?
"A Summer Tree" by McPig
