The Battle Oaks: Preserving a Living Legend
Abstract
The Battle Oaks are among The University of Texas at Austin’s oldest living trees on campus at upwards
of 250-300 years old. These three Texas live oaks graced the grounds of the original Forty Acres when the
university opened in September 1883.
Department
Description
Values at Work Series: Facilities Services developed our core values of Service, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence, and Stewardship (collectively referred to as SITES) based on the way we approach our work. Our values can be found throughout our areas of services in many ways.Through a series of articles, the Values at Work Series is devoted to providing a closer look at how our values are hard at work. Each article focuses on an area of service and how that group incorporates our values in a significant way. We are proud of our employees who continue to serve as an example of “walking the talk” every day.