Building upon its already ambitious sustainability goals, Harvard Campus Services has released the first comprehensive plan to help the University transition to zero waste. Accelerating a Zero Waste Future: A Framework for Waste Stewardship aligns with Harvard’s Sustainability Action Plan, and includes guiding objectives and actionable strategies that will empower schools and departments to carry out this work,…Continue Reading A Zero Waste Future

Landscape Services was hard at work this Earth Day planting trees in Harvard Yard. This week, Working Foreman Artie Libby (left) and Property Maintenance Worker Dave McHugh will plant three trees, one of which will replace an elm that needed to be removed this past fall. It’s part of our continuing effort to beautify the…Continue Reading New Trees for Harvard Yard

We would like to congratulate a number of our employees for being selected as this year’s Harvard Heroes! The annual recognition program celebrates staff from across the University, and at every level, for their outstanding work, leadership, and excellence in support of Harvard’s mission. While there are countless and very worthy candidates all across Campus…Continue Reading 2025 Campus Services Harvard Heroes

Harvard University Housing & Real Estate (HUHRE) recently helped organize “heART of Allston,” a free, all-ages gathering for Harvard community members and Allston residents. The event was held at the Grove, a small public outdoor space at the intersection of Harvard & Western Ave. The event featured a sculpture installation by local artist Matt Bajor,…Continue Reading Activating Allston

Our employees are the best ambassadors for bringing the story of Campus Services to life and there’s no better way to illustrate our organizational priorities than by highlighting the great work that’s being done. Those priorities include supporting growth in Allston, meeting our sustainability imperative, and caring for the place and its people. Since Women…Continue Reading Employee Profiles – Supporting Renewal & Construction

  Visit the new David Rubenstein Treehouse website for a glimpse into this architecturally unique building that’s rising in Allston. Opening in fall 2025, the Rubenstein Treehouse, managed through Harvard Common Spaces and Harvard Real Estate, will serve as a “front door” to the growing Enterprise Research Campus. It will accommodate up to 600 people…Continue Reading Rubenstein Treehouse Website Comes to Life

The newly released 2023-2024 Harvard Annual Sustainability Report, developed by the Office for Sustainability, shares robust data and highlights that show how the University is accelerating action on sustainable development. Harvard is making progress toward its two major climate goals: 1. Fossil Fuel-Free by 2050, and 2. Fossil Fuel-Neutral by 2026, as well as other…Continue Reading Harvard Releases Sustainability Report

For individuals on campus with mobility impairments, Harvard’s Daytime Van is a vital transportation service that helps ensure accessibility and convenience. While all the university’s shuttle buses are fully accessible, some community members need additional assistance when travelling to classes, work, or extracurricular activities. Harvard Transportation Services (HTS) is now adding capacity to the Daytime…Continue Reading Improving Campus Accessibility

Harvard Capital Projects (HCP) is under new leadership. Tom O’Connor became the new Managing Director in July but he’s no stranger to the University, having led project management for numerous projects across many schools and departments including Harvard Real Estate. In his new position, Tom takes on an important leadership role supporting capital projects across…Continue Reading Leadership Profile – Harvard Capital Projects

If there’s one thing Mike Onofrio likes most about his job, it’s that he’s never bored. That’s not surprising given his role as Emergency Management Program Manager within Environmental Health & Safety (EHS). Mike joined Harvard in August 2023 and quickly became an integral member of the Emergency Management Team which helps the University navigate…Continue Reading Supporting the Mission – Emergency Management