Numbers like these are just a small glimpse into the many hours of work Facilities Planning & Management employees put into making Commencement events possible. Across this year’s four events, over 12,000 students graduated with more than 54,000 people in attendance.
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FP&M Employee Spotlight: Investigation and administration with Facility Specialist Andrew Henter
Andrew Henter never expected that his degree would lead him into the crawlspaces and mechanical rooms of UW–Madison. While officially a Zone Facility Specialist with FP&M Physical Plant, the former criminal justice major could easily go by the alternate title of building detective.
FP&M Employee Spotlight: Behind the scenes of special events with La’Creacia Thompson
Long before fans make their way to UW-Madison for sporting events, concerts, commencements or conferences, La’Creacia Thompson and the special events team are hard at work, making sure every vehicle finds its spot and every staff member knows their post. For most people, parking is just a stop on the way to their event. For La’Creacia, it is the event, one that takes weeks of planning and precision to pull off.
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.
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
Reminder: Subzero Temperatures and Campus Facilities
With subzero temperatures in the forecast starting this weekend, we are sending along a reminder on how these temperatures can impact your buildings. We ask that you keep an eye on the cold weather’s effects …
Watch new Building Manager Lunch & Learn: Hazardous Building Materials
Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for the latest Building Manager Lunch & Learn on Hazardous Building Materials. If you were unable to join us live, or would like a refresher …
FP&M Employee Spotlight: Construction coordination and customer service with Amina Dudak
Amina is responsible for bridging the gap between project managers, building managers, designers and clients in order to aid in construction projects at the university.