After Workday has gone live (and you’ve completed your training), FP&M experts are available to answer your questions during scheduled office hours. These drop-in times are available to anyone who needs help or has a question on the related topic.
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Learn from your peers at FP&M community connection events
FP&M has multiple events coming up to build connections and professional relationships — see below and use the links to register!
Royal Thai Pavilion receives 2025 Restoration Award
Royal Thai Pavilion restoration receives 2025 Restoration Award
Shout-outs – June 4, 2025
See shout-outs for Jake Laufenberg, Ankit Rajbhandari, Waste and Recycling
New hires, promotions and retirements May 2025
New hires, promotions and retirements from May 2025.
Ben Nerad hired as new Director of Capital Program Administration
Ben Nerad has joined FP&M as the new Director of Capital Program Administration, effective Monday, May 19. Ginny Routhe, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Capital Project Delivery, announced the hire, noting that Ben’s proven track record …
Shout-outs – May 21, 2025
See shout-outs for Karma Bhutia, Curt Bennett, Dennis Fingers and Custodial Crew 332; Scott Hewitt, Jerry Meise and Dave Mathews; Clay Eckstein and Mike Sailing; Preston Bagley, Aaron Yerk and Jeff Bagley; Nick Tjugum, Maddie Wojciuk, Shandon Gehrke, and Allison Bua-Demus
Career and workplace technology resources to build your skills
Join upcoming FP&M events where you can find digital literacy resources, use Outlook and schedule efficiently, use LinkedIn and handle professional development expenses.
FP&M teams with MMSD, Project SEARCH: A team effort to build skills and job experience
FP&M has partnered with OHR and the Madison organization Project SEARCH to hire students with disabilities as interns in Physical Plant.
Shout-outs – May 7, 2025
See shout-outs for David Winston, Tim Netzloff and Aahaan Sheth, Peng Lor, parking lot repair crew, Office of Biological Safety managers, Transportation Services Customer Service Team, Corinne Loth, Dawn Schroeder
New hires, promotions and retirements
New hires, promotions and retirements from April 2025.
Shout-outs – April 23, 2025
See shout-outs for LaCreacia Thompson and Dave Johnson
FP&M staff share expertise, innovation at Showcase 2025
Staff members from Physical Plant and Transportation Services shared recent accomplishments, improvements and innovations at the annual Showcase event.
Shout-outs – April 9, 2025
See shout-outs for Barry and Casey from the Carpenter Shop; FP&M Physical Plant O&M and GIS Utility Group; Paige Taft; Jay Stets-Stephensky; Chris Foskett
New hires, promotions and retirements
New hires, promotions and retirements from March 2025.
Important dates for employees during Workday transition
As UW-Madison and FP&M prepare for the transition to Workday on July 1, employees may need to take a few extra steps when updating personal information, tracking time, and reporting paid time off in the …
Shout-outs – March 26, 2025
See shout-outs for Tara Schnell and Amanda Venturino; Hope Johnson, Scott Newton and David Winston; Jeff Gray
AVC Cindy Torstveit leads Governor 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 identified for improvements or demolition in the governor’s draft capital budget.
March Madness 2025
The Wellness committee invites everyone to play the March Madness bracket challenge. Sign up by tip-off on March 20 for the Men’s bracket and March 21 for the Women’s bracket.
Silvie Marlette appointed Physical Plant’s new Interim Director of Customer Service
FP&M Physical Plant has introduced a new unit that builds on the department’s strong foundation of delivering high-quality customer service to the campus community. On Feb. 20, Silvie Marlette was tasked with leading this unit …