Take a glimpse into the hard work FP&M employees put into this year’s Spring Commencement ceremony.
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Shout-outs – June 03, 2026
See shout-outs for Nik Nakev and Dan Flottmeyer; Aaron Gilmore, Grounds and Michael Vanderwegen.
New hires, promotions and retirements
New hires, promotions and retirements from May 2026.
Employees participate in spring 2026 Invest in Success program
Seventeen employees participated in APPA’s Invest in Success program on April 28 – 30 and shared their takeaways
Madison Mallards Baseball and FP&M group tickets
The FP&M Wellness Committee has organized a block of tickets and pre-game party for a Mallards baseball game on Wednesday, June 24
Shout-outs – May 20, 2026
See shout-outs for Danny Taylor; Aaron Williams, Scott Utter and Casey Ward; Maribel Teapila; and Emma DeGan
Fiscal Year 2026 year-end timetable deadlines
Know and prepare for the fiscal year-end deadlines financial transaction deadlines in March, May and June 2025 related to ShopUW+, Direct Payment, E-reimbursements for travel and personal expenses and Purchasing Card transactions.
Attend Brats for Tots Cookout 2026
The FP&M tradition continues for another year with the 9th Annual Brats for Tots Cookout to benefit the local Toys For Tots Foundation, a not-for-profit public charity that collects toys for children in the community. …
FP&M group tickets for Rally and Forward soccer available for purchase
Purchase discounted tickets to Madison’s professional soccer teams: Rally Madison (game is May 23), Forward Madison (game is Oct. 17)
FP&M staff represent at Showcase 2026
Staff members from FP&M shared recent accomplishments, improvements and innovations at the annual campus Showcase event
What’s your job? Investigation and administration with Facility Specialist Andrew Henter
What’s your job? is a series focused on the work of FP&M employees. As the largest and most diverse nonacademic unit on campus, it can be challenging to learn everything our division is responsible for. …
Shout-outs – May 6, 2026
See shout-outs for Casey Roelli and Barry Kujak; Kirstin Selchow, Ajay Dorn and Phil Drees; Andrew Neidermeier, Carly Suemnicht, Jamie Kruger; Karen Demick and Louise Meske; Lou Correia; Bill Minser; Kyle and Scott; and Jake Swisher, Jon Hedgecock and James Harrod.
New hires, promotions and retirements
New hires, promotions and retirements from April 2026
Save the date: 2026 FP&M Employee Recognition Celebration
Are you ready to celebrate all you have done to keep campus running over the past year? Join in the fun at the 9th annual awards event Tuesday, July 28
Jessica Cebula takes home a UWPD Chief’s Award
Industrial Hygiene Program Manager at EH&S Environmental and Occupational Health recognized by UW-Madison Police Department
Shout-outs – April 22, 2026
See shout-outs for Mario Contreras, Steamfitter After Hours Crew, Mitch Sutter
FP&M Departments recognized at 2026 Administrative Improvement Awards
FP&M departments including Physical Plant, EH&S, Campus Planning & Design, and Sustainability were recognized at the VCFA 2026 Administrative Improvement Awards
Shout-outs – April 8, 2026
See shout-outs for Becky Vick-Severance, Custodial Crews 211 and 106 from Birge Hall, folks at 45 Charter, Roger Parr and Becky Vick; Jeff Watson, Shannon O’Connell, and plumbing shop staff; electric shop & PPCS; Danny Nicoson; and Alma Lara, Luis Del Angel, and Michael Vanderwegenel.
New hires, promotions and retirements
New hires, promotions and retirements from March 2026
Timeline for making changes to absences already submitted in Workday
UW-Madison’s Sick, Vacation, and Personal and Legal Holidays leave policies were updated to explain when employees may change the type of paid leave they have chosen for an absence