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 …
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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
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.