Lorraine Schwager, CEFP establishes new programs to improve employee training to coordinate skill training sessions for more than 300 employees and 20 positions and trades within Operations & Maintenance
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Shout-outs – December 20, 2023
See shout-outs for Jennifer Finn, Mike O’Malley and Nick Motl, Corry Signorile and Perry Keyser, Roger Timler, Tom Weber; Jennifer Finn, Nick Brechtl, Matt Lundgren, Mason Miles, Tom Perrett, Johnny Meyer, Tim Cheung.
Disability Cultural Center and the Office of Sustainability host “Access to the Environment” panel
Learn more on how representatives from the Disability Cultural Center and the Office of Sustainability hosted an “Access to the Environment” panel on Nov. 28, 2023.
$2.48 million in renovation projects completed last summer
Summer is the busiest season for in-house renovations on campus, and 2023 was no exception. This year, there were 100 requests for renovation projects ranging from small repairs to full classroom renovations. In total, 21 …
Celebrating Workplace English Program participants
Congratulations to 40 FP&M staff who participated this calendar year! Thank you to supervisors and CLS
Start the year strong by preparing for your PMDP conversation
Learn how to make the most of PMDP conversations Each year in January*, employees and supervisors take time to have conversations to set goals for professional development. Join the Training & Development team in person …
New hires, promotions and retirements
New hires, promotions, and retirements from November 2023
Shout-Outs – December 6, 2023
See shout-outs for Nicole Frick; Andrew Gossfeld; Dan Schroeder and Campus Mail Services; Phil Drees, Heather Wipperfurth, Mark Schreier, Chad Allen and Kyle Garthwaite; Movers; Sue Hamann; Jeff Zander; Harry Corcoran, Tucker Wilimovsky, Brian Culles and Carl Akre; Charter Street Heating Plant staff; Manny Tarin III
Riding the campus bus just got easier and more sustainable
Some campus bus shelters equipped with solar-powered bus arrival displays and lights
Get festive for the winter holidays (2023)
Wear your favorite festive/holiday/winter outfit on Dec. 18 – 22 and decorate your workspace on Dec.11 – Dec. 15, 2023! Submit your group or individual photos
University and Academic Staff Annual Leave Conversion (deadline 12/13/23)
University and Academic Staff can bank unused vacation carryover/current year vacation based on eligibility.
Brats for Tots: Thank You!
A big thank you to everyone who attended the 2023 Brats for Tots event
Shout-Outs – November 8, 2023
See shout-outs for FP&M Benefits Staff; Bob Ebert; EH&S; Kathy Retz, Brad Bauman, Lisa Achenbach, Kylie Otto, and Dione Tyler; Andrew Brunner, Allison Bua-Demus and Jake Stottler
New hires, promotions and retirements
New hires, promotions, and retirements from October 2023
Celebrating FP&M staff APPA/MAPPA development experiences
Looking back on MAPPA 2023 and APPA Invest in Success 2023. The next Invest in Success for employees will be Jan. 10-11 (day shift) and the Supervisor Toolkit for supervisors will be Nov. 28-30
Brats for Tots Cookout 2023!
The FP&M tradition continues for another year with the 6th 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. …
Shout-Outs – October 25, 2023
See shout-outs for Ann Larson, Jennifer Finn, East Campus Moving Crew, Amanda Venturino
Toys for Tots 2023
Donate brand new toys or make a monetary donation onsite November 3 – December 6, 2023. The Silent Auction is also in need of donated items
What’s your job? Chemical waste removal with Luke Hendricks and Tim Lanzhammer
Like many Facilities Planning & Management employees, Luke Hendricks and Tim Lanzhammer’s work plays a vital role in sustaining campus. Unlike some employees, their work isn’t accomplished in a normal shop, jobsite or office setting
Payroll deduction schedule and updates (Oct. 2023)
Be aware of the latest payroll and benefit updates on: payroll deduction schedule for insurance premiums and certain contributions, Wisconsin Retirement System, income continuation insurance