Following a two-year interim term and a comprehensive recruitment search, Miranda Sve has been appointed FP&M’s Director of Human Resources, effective Sept. 6.
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Attend Brats for Tots Cookout 2026
The event will be held Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Fleet & Service Garage
FP&M staff named Project SEARCH Advocates of the Year
Members of FP&M’s Transportation Services and Human Resources teams were selected as the Madison Metro School District Project SEARCH Advocates of the Year at the program’s completion ceremony on Aug. 6.
Lakeshore Nature Preserve featured in new book
UW-Madison’s Lakeshore Nature Preserve is more than just a scenic backdrop; it’s a living lab. The Preserve, administered by FP&M’s Office of Sustainability, is featured in a new book by Douglas Haynes, “Teaching Toward Slow …
Shout-outs – August 12, 2026
See shout-outs for Benjamin Weiler, Chris Sowers, Transportation 2nd shift, John Gausmann, Campus Services and Truck Services, Troy Ruland and Gabe Mendez; Jeff Templin, Tim Blankenship, Martin Flanagan, Roger Dote, Thanh Le, and Derek Peplinski; Erin Ennis, Middleton Building staff, Ann Larson, Kate Larsh, and the Lock Shop.
New hires, promotions and retirements
New hires, promotions and retirements from July 2026
Save the *new* dates: 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 event, now rescheduled to take place Sept. 21 and 24
Shout-outs – July 29, 2026
See shout-outs for Margaret George, Work Order 26-418761 contributors, Aaron Agnew, Patrick Grubb, Monte Haufle, Mason Miles, Johnny Meyer, Billy Winner and Tom Weber; Lot 8/bike path reconstruction project contributors.
WPR reports Kegonsa agrivoltaics solar field supports research and community
WPR recently featured a glimpse into research conducted at UW–Madison’s Kegonsa Research Campus Agrivoltaic Solar Field
Shout-outs – July 15, 2026
See shout-outs for Billy Winner, Keni Feuling and crew, Carolyn Brom and Zach Agard, Grounds Crew, Physical Plant Customer Service, La’Creacia Thompson, and Travis Schnabel.
New hires, promotions and retirements
New hires, promotions and retirements from June 2026
Lead to Succeed at FP&M: Supervisor Series
Join other FP&M supervisors for the Lead to Succeed program sessions to learn leadership strategies in ten different areas: sessions held July 23, Aug. 4, Sept. 8, Sept. 10, Oct. 6, Oct. 14, and Nov. 10
Todd Yanke to serve as Interim EH&S Director of Chemical Safety
Todd Yanke has been named Interim Director of Chemical Safety and Chemical Hygiene Officer for FP&M Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S)
Performance summary evaluation process begins
Annual summary evaluations are now available for employees and supervisors to begin in Workday as part of the yearly employee performance management process that starts July 1
Shout-outs – July 1, 2026
See shout-outs for Brandon Hill, Malik Mitchell, Drew Meredith and Scott Hewitt; Lou Correia, Sandy Hamer and FP&M employees.
HR drop-in hours updated
FP&M Human Resources (HR) office walk-in hours have changed. Employees may drop by the office at 30 N. Mills St. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Shout-outs – June 17, 2026
See shout-outs for Campus Services team, Physical Plant O&M Shop Staff & Environment, Health & Safety Abatement Staff; and Miguela Smith Fry.
FP&M’s impact on Commencement events
Take a glimpse into the hard work FP&M employees put into this year’s Spring Commencement ceremony.
Shout-outs – June 3, 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.