United States Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor recently made a day-long visit to the UW-Madison campus. The UW-Madison Police Department assisted the US Marshal Service with logistics and protection. During the course of the visit, …
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Using the UW Library System
Working on the UW-Madison campus provides you with low- or no-cost access to a wide range of resources and services, including the campus libraries. Anyone with a current, valid UW-Madison ID can borrow materials from …
Prevent Snow “Shovel” Injuries
Employee Resources
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Vacation Carryover Policy for University Staff
As we near the end of the calendar year, we wanted to remind you about the vacation carryover policy for University Staff. If vacation is not used within the calendar year it is earned, any …
From the Desk of the AVC
Bill Elvey, Associate Vice Chancellor Now that the students have returned and temperatures have moderated, I wanted to thank all of you for your hard work during the summer months to make sure that the …
In Memoriam
Ninakynyetta Newton passed away on August 28, after a severe car accident in May. She was a second- shift custodian. John Magnuson passed away at the end of August at age 54. He was a …
Career Resource Fair a Resounding Success!
The inaugural Career Resource Fair for FP&M Frontline Staff, held in two sessions, was by all accounts a resounding success. More than 60 first-shift employees attended the August 24 session and more than 200 second- …
FP&M 2016-2017 EID Plan
The FP&M divisional Engagement, Inclusion & Diversity (EID) team recently published the 2016-2017 EID Plan Update. This plan incorporates the results of the 2016 EID survey and identifies seven priorities for increasing engagement, inclusion, and diversity within FP&M. …
2016 Partners in Giving Campaign
Gary Brown, Director–Campus Planning and Landscape Architecture Once again, FP&M employees will have the opportunity to Give a Little–Change A Lot as part of the annual Partners in Giving Campaign for state employees. This year, …
FP&M 2016-2017 Annual Plan
The FP&M Leadership Team recently finalized the 2016-2017 Annual Plan, which includes five internal goals and fifteen campus service goals for the current fiscal year. As part of this effort, an update to the 2015-2016 Annual …
2016 Brats for Tots Fundraiser
The 2016 Toys for Tots campaign will start with the Brats for Tots cookout and bake sale, to be held at lunchtime on October 20 in the Fleet and Service Garage at 27 N. Charter …
Safety: It’s the Way We Work
Rob Lamppa, Executive Director–Physical Plant Now that everyone is back on campus for the fall semester—including students, faculty, and staff—I’d like to encourage all of us to be mindful and careful as we all move …
Submit Your Travel Expenses Right Away!
Sally Hansen, Business Operations and Purchasing When you travel, make sure to submit your expenses for reimbursement as soon as possible after you return. UW Travel Policy (and the IRS) requires that all travel expenses …
From the Desk of the AVC
Bill Elvey, Associate Vice Chancellor Spring is upon us, this year’s graduates have undergone commencement, and we are headed into a busy summer at Facilities Planning & Management. The 2016 VCFA Engagement, Inclusion, & Diversity …
Tuition Reimbursement Policy Issued
FP&M has updated the Tuition Reimbursement policy and the process for requesting reimbursement. In order to request tuition reimbursement, please follow these steps: Fill out the UW-Madison Reimburesment Request for Career-Related Coursework or Training: ohr.wisc.edu/ docs/EmployeeCourseworkTrainingRequestForm.pdf. …
Tree Planting in the Lakeshore Nature Preserve
As part of the All Campus Day of Service on April 27, 2016, staff from the Lakeshore Nature Preserve(managed by by FP&M Campus Planning and Landscape Architecture) and Physical Plant–Grounds teamed up with student volunteers for …
Two Physical Plant Units Renamed
Rob Lamppa, Executive Director—Physical Plant As part of our ongoing effort to better communicate with our campus customers and more effectively represent the services that we provide, we have decided to rename two Physical Plant …
Get Outside with Outdoor UW
Outdoor UW is the university community’s home for outdoor recreation. As a UW employee, you can rent paddling and camping equipment, practice yoga on the Terrace or on the lake, and learn from experienced instructors. …
In Memoriam: Steve Kutka
FP&M employee Steve Kutka passed away on May 25, 2016. Steve joined FP&M in February 2014 and became a valuable member of the Physical Plant Custodial Services team by taking on the vital and needed …