Liza Waters has been named Interim Associate Director of the Office of Sustainability (OS), effective Aug. 2. Waters, who previously served as the office’s Project Manager, steps into this leadership role to guide the team and maintain momentum toward campus’ sustainability goals and FP&M’s strategic priority to be a leader in sustainability.
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Decker, Malak to serve as Interim Co-Executive Directors of EH&S
Jesse Decker and Joel Malak have been named Interim Co-Executive Directors of FP&M’s Environment, Health & Safety department, following the retirement of Assistant Vice Chancellor Chris Strang. They will begin their new roles Aug. 24. …
$2.3 million in renovation projects completed in summer 2025
From research labs to classrooms, summer 2025 was another busy season for in-house renovations. This year, there were 44 requests for renovation projects ranging from small repairs to full classroom renovations. Of those, 23 projects …
Veltum to serve as Interim Assistant Vice Chancellor of Physical Plant
Paula Veltum has been named Interim Assistant Vice Chancellor of Physical Plant in the Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M), following the retirement of current Assistant Vice Chancellor Jim Bogan. Since 2023, Paula has …
FP&M Employee Spotlight: Window Washing with Mohammed El Hallaoui
Mohammed El Hallaoui has found confidence in work that often takes him more than 100 feet in the air. As lead of FP&M’s East Window Washing team, he and his colleagues keep campus windows sparkling while also pitching in on moves, event setups, and even lighting support.
Cone zones = no go zones: Tips for safely navigating campus construction sites
As you head back to campus for a new semester, some areas might look a little different from when you left them. Roads, sidewalks and buildings are getting some TLC, which means a few detours …
Biosafety Cabinet team receives industry award
Employees from the FP&M Environment, Health & Safety team were recognized when UW-Madison received an award from the Campus Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Association (CSHEMA) July 13.
AVC Torstveit leads Governor Evers on tour of UW–Madison Facilities
FP&M Associate Vice Chancellor Cindy Torstveit led Governor Tony Evers on a tour of key UW–Madison facilities on March 13. The visit included stops at Chadbourne Hall, Rheta’s Market, and the Humanities Building, three facilities …
FP&M Employee Spotlight: Campus mail room coordination with Dan Schroeder
Letters and packages appear at university mailboxes every weekday, but the process behind how mail moves through campus can be a mystery. He’s no magician, but, at times, the work of FP&M Shipping and Mail Coordinator Dan Schroeder can look like magic.
FP&M Employee Spotlight: Campus gardening and maintenance with the greenhouse gardeners
Physical Plant’s four gardeners not only create their own annual display designs, but also plant and maintain them