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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
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.