New hires, promotions and retirements from March 2026
General
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
FP&M events roundup: save the dates
Take note of the event schedule for 2026. All FP&M employees are invited to attend the following events.
Shout-outs – March 25, 2026
See shout-outs for Chou Yang and Matt Gracz; Erin Ennis; Jake Stottler;the Transportation Services Maintenance Team, and Alison Evans-Webb
New supervisor development training opportunities
Sign up to attend sessions held April through June, 2026: Generating Buy-in, Approachability, Trust, Innovation, Conflict Resolution, Team Building, and Difficult Conversations
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Shine a light on FP&M employees and partners by March 17
Are there team members who made great efforts beyond their job description? Share how they’ve made a difference in the past year
March Madness 2026
The Wellness committee invites everyone to play the March Madness bracket challenge. Sign up sign up and make any changes to their bracket before the first games: March 19 for the Men’s Tournament and March 20 for the Women’s Tournament
The Wisconsin Idea in action: Radiation safety through collaboration
Associate Radiation Safety Officer Jason Rusch with FP&M Environment, Health & Safety partnered with state agencies and local firefighters to deliver innovative, in-depth radiation safety training
New hires, promotions and retirements
New hires, promotions and retirements from February 2026
Shout-outs – March 11, 2026
See shout-outs for Physical Plant Steamfitters, Lexie Baslington, Michael Sailing
FP&M webstore for apparel and accessories now open
Check out the new items and browse the store. Place an order by April 3!
Crazylegs Classic: join the FP&M Fun & Fitness Team
Register for the annual Crazylegs Classic on FP&M’s Fun & Fitness Team for 20% off. Price increases after February 28. Register by April 14 at 4 p.m.
Shout-outs – February 25, 2026
See shout-outs for Heather Wipperfurth and Mark Schreier; Nick Gullick
New hires, promotions and retirements
New hires, promotions and retirements from January 2026
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