New hires, promotions and retirements from January 2026
General
8 tips for making your award nomination count in 2026 – Due 3/17
Thinking about nominating a coworker for an FP&M Recognition Award? Not sure where to start? Here are 8 tips: 1. Jot down ahead. 2. Use the buddy system. 3. Twice as nice. 4. Be proactive. 5. Represent. 6. Authenticity over perfection. 7….
APPA’s Invest in Success program to be held April 2026
APPA’s Invest in Success program is taking place April 28-30, 2026 for FP&M non-supervisory employees. Learn more and apply
Shout-outs – February 11, 2026
See shout-outs for Heating and Cooling Plant Operations; Mike Clough and Eric Walker; Chad Allen and Zach Agard; Andy Behrend; Birge Cage Washer Delivery Team; Robert Scott, Craig Berry and Ben Wagner; Customer Service and Steamfitters; Project Delivery and Remodeling Teams; Russ Evans, Top Tantivivat, Jeff Watson and PPCS Team; Casey Sullivan; and Scott Henderson.
What’s your job? Behind the scenes of special events with La’Creacia Thompson
Long before fans make their way to UW-Madison for sporting events, concerts, commencements or conferences, La’Creacia Thompson and the special events team are hard at work, making sure every vehicle finds its spot and every …
Shout-outs – January 28, 2026
See shout-outs for Mohammed El Hallaoui, David Skuban, Mohamed Outayeb, Tim McNeill, Steve Walls, Mikhail Saranov and supervisor Scott Henderson; Paint Shop; Joe Shropshire; Shannon O’Connell; and Henry
FP&M HR team members recognized as employee champions
HR@UW nominations highlight the Milu Canicoba’s and Maddie Amundson’s consistent support for employees
FP&M 2025 festive photos
Last month, FP&M Wellness invited employees to share their festive looks from the winter holiday season. It looks like you delivered! Festive Looks and Workspaces Well done, all! Thank you to the FP&M Wellness …
Shout-outs – January 14, 2025
See shout-outs for the Occupational Medicine Team; Matt Selchow; Karma Bhutia; Steve Heitz; Winter Commencement helpers; Custodial staff at Sterling; Ben Rissman; Michael Parrish and Myles Strandberg
Hydration for Health Challenge 2026
Join the FP&M Wellness Committee for the Hydration for Health challenge this February
New hires, promotions and retirements
New hires, promotions and retirements from November and December 2025 include Kristine Pettis, Daniel Carlson, Paul Kristapovich, Kenneth Dvorak and Edward J. Jackson.
All Staff Meetings follow-up
Thank you to the FP&M employees who were able to make it to last week’s FP&M All Staff Daytime and Late Night Meetings. Read a follow-up and take the survey.
Shout-outs – December 17, 2025
See shout-outs for Custodial staff at Lowell Hall; Kurt Bielman, Sadie Derouin, Todd Duwe, Mike Hanson, Gabe Mendez, Karen Mittlestadt, Ben Nerad, Missy Nergard, Tonia Pittman, Kim Rantanen-Day, Ginny Routhe, Peter Schlecht, Abraham Schrump, Scott Utter, and Dan Volk; all FP&M Employees, Pat Fargen, and FP&M Custodial
Attend FP&M’s All Staff Meetings 12/9
Attend the FP&M All-Staff Meeting on Tuesday — sessions for all shifts scheduled.
What’s your job? Assigning campus room numbers and standardizing floor plans with Mari Lynn Haugh
Mari Lynn is the invisible navigator behind many campus room numbers, wayfinding signs and evacuation maps, helping make UW–Madison’s sometimes complex spaces easier to understand and traverse
Shout-outs – December 3, 2025
See shout-outs for Carrie Ensrud, Tony McGrath and Pat Fargen
Use LinkUW to submit Supplier Invoice Requests (Direct Payments)
Certain financial services are now carried out through LinkUW, allowing employees to submit supplier invoice requests via LinkUW. All FP&M procurement policies and practices remain the same
From marshes to Madison: FP&M intern helps design camera to document wildlife
FP&M photography intern Soren Goldsmith is a geological engineering student who has always been driven to capture images no one has ever seen before
Shout-outs – November 19, 2025
See shout-outs for Campus Services; Kevin and Dave; Brent and Mark; Electric Shop; Erik Finkelson and Jeromy Shipper; and Patrick Scott.
Get festive for the winter holidays (2025)
Wear your favorite festive/holiday/winter outfit Dec. 15-19 and decorate your workspace starting Dec. 1. Send in your photos by Jan. 9!