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T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F T E X A S A T A R L I N G T O N Wednesday July 29, 2009 Volume 90, No. 123 www. theshorthorn. com Since 1919 INDEX BY JOHNATHAN SILVER The Shorthorn staff Finding the university’s first sustainability director could take... More

T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F T E X A S A T A R L I N G T O N Wednesday July 29, 2009 Volume 90, No. 123 www. theshorthorn. com Since 1919 INDEX BY JOHNATHAN SILVER The Shorthorn staff Finding the university’s first sustainability director could take several weeks after its initial choice, Kathryn Poulos, resigned before taking office. “We’re all disappointed,” said John Hall, Administration and Campus Operations vice president. “The likelihood of having someone in office by Aug. 1 isn’t great. ” Poulos, who resigned for family reasons in mid-July, referred questions to Hall. President’s Sustainability Committee members decided Monday to restart the search. “I was disappointed for the committee and the university because we’ve been waiting for a director to come on board,” said Don Lange, committee co-chair and Facilities Management assistant director. “But it gives us the opportunity to move forward. It’s a minor setback that we can overcome. ” Steps to a new director include Less