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FP&M’s impact on Commencement events
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.
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.
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