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New Landscaping on UVa West Range Brings Erosion Control and Beauty
Richard M. Hopkins, landscape superintendent for Facilities Management says,"Because the sidewalk was narrow, the students were forced to walk on the edge of the bank and we couldn't get grass to survive there."
The fieldstone wall "blends into the landscape," says Project Manager James Zehmer of Facilities Management. (November 29, 2011)
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Annual Lighting of the Lawn
Facilities Management workers began in mid-November to string 4,000 feet of holiday lights.
Brighter this year: "At the request of the Lighting of the Lawn committee, icicle strands were added across the dome and columns of the Rotunda to give it a brighter look than in years past," says Mike Merriam, associate director for facilities maintenance.
(November 22, 2011)
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Construction Owners Association of America (COAA) Scholarships Open to Facilities Management Employees and their Families
UVa Facilities Management Director of Facilities Planning & Construction C. A. "Sack" Johannesmeyer, PE encourages employees and their relatives interested in a design and construction career to apply for a scholarship. (November 22, 2011)
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Father-Son Duo Serves Community and Saves Life
Facilities Management employee Warren Wood is a well-trained and experienced volunteer fire fighter with the Crozet Fire Department.
With his experience comes a keen ability to judge dangerous situations and to respond quickly. He says that he also "listened to his heart" on Thursday night when he and his son Robert saved a woman from a fiery crash. "It is all a part of the job," he says.
Wood is the supervisor of the Facilities Management Sign Shop, which manufactures and installs the building, special event and street signs for the University. (November 18, 2011)
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UVa Encourages Tobacco Users to Participate in 36th Annual Great American Smokeout November 17th
In an e-mail to the University community, Hoo's Well@ Wellness Coordinator Shana Pack-Gangluff "encourages you to look at your options and make this your year to quit!
Tobacco cessation programs are available to UVa employees, their spouses and dependents over the age of 18 who participate in the UVa Health Plan. (November 17, 2011)
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Annual Dumpster Dive 10:00 - 3:00 November 15
America Recycles Day
Nina Morris, Facilities Management's sustainability outreach coordinator, says local artists have contributed artwork created from recycled materials. (November 15, 2011)
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Rotunda Restoration Set to Commence in Spring 2012
UVa Chief Facilities Officer Don Sundgren says this restoration of the metal cap "is... the first of all the phased Rotunda renovation projects, so it will go very, very well. There won't be anything left to chance."
(November 14, 2011)
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UVa Issues Snow and Ice Control Plan for 2011-2012
Facilities Management has primary responsibility for snow and ice control for the University. Safety and accessibility are our priorities. (November 9, 2011)
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Students Reduce Energy Usage in Residence Houses in 2011 Energy Challenge
McCormick Road Houses win with 19 percent reduction in electricity usage. "We're really happy with the result," says Nina Morris, Facilities Management's sustainability outreach coordinator. (November 9, 2011)
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State-of-the-Art Space for IT Engineering Dedicated November 11
Designed to be LEED certified, Facilities Management Senior Project Manager Craig Hilten notes that Rice Hall is at the forefront of air and power technology. (November 1, 2011)
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O-Hill Dining Places Fourth in Category in EPA National Energy Contest
Battle of the Buildings
" 'U.Va. wins the recognition for our efforts to reduce costs and save energy,' says Nina Morris, Facilities Management's sustainability coordinator." (November 2, 2011)
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Congratulations to David Villiott, 2011 Champion for Equal Opportunity Programs
Facilities Management Design Manager David Villiott earns a 2011 EOP Champion Award for his dedication to universal design and barrier-free access at the University of Virginia.
"For decades, David has been the 'go-to' person when making sure structures and programs at U.Va. are accessible to those with physical disabilities," says Melissa Oliver, Equal Opportunity Programs, who nominated David for the award. (October 31, 2011)
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UVa Bookstore Expansion Ready for Grand Opening October 28-30
Facilities Management Senior Project Manager Craig Hilten says expansion is supported by "trusses that straddle the garage itself" and new pillars within the garage. (October 26, 2011)
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Campus Sustainability Day Dialogue Focuses on Reducing UVa Eco Footprint
Facilities Management staff member, Nina Morris (left), Sustainability Outreach Coordinator, and the Student Council Environmental Sustainability Committee organized the October 19 panel discussion.
Facilities Management Cheryl Gomez, Director of Energy & Utilities, was joined on the panel by other UVa professionals. (October 19, 2011)
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Historic Lawn Chimneys to Be Repaired
A $100,000 gift jump starts private funding for the "Keep the Fires Burning" campaign. Facilities Management crews found cracks in many chimneys during the roof restoration project says Mike Merriam, Associate Director for Facilities Maintenance. (October 19, 2011)
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Dedication of Physical and Life Sciences Research Building October 21, 2011
"A lot of design time and energy was spent looking towards the future so we don't have an outdated building in 10 years," says former Facilities Management employee Chuck Davis, who was Project Manager for the building. (October 17, 2011)
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Garrett Hall Renovation to Be Celebrated by Batten School during Two-Day Event October 20-21, 2011
Facilities Management Historic Preservation Architect Joseph D. Lahendro says the restoration of the historic great hall is "the heart of the Batten School." (October 14)
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Facilities Management's Recycling Division Gearing Up for 2011 Game Day Challenge on October 15
UVa Sustainability, Athletics, Facilities Management and Students join forces to reduce waste in the EPA's Waste Wise program during Virginia-Georgia Tech game.
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2011 Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign Kicks Off October 3, 2011
Let's Join Together to Support the Campaign.
Facilities Management's Joyce Chewning of the Operations & Maintenance Department is distributing "red pledge envelopes" to FM's 1,200 employees. (October 3)
You can use the pledge card from your red envelope, or you can pledge on-line at CVC.
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Pavilion IX - Restored Primarily by Facilities Management's Trades - Meets Environmental Standards (LEED)
Facilities Management tradesman Linwood Marshall works on restoration of Pavilion IX.
"One of the biggest things we did was to record and recycle all the items we were removing from the building," says James Zehmer, Facilities Management project manager. (September 28)
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Over 1,000 UVa Employees Make Day of Caring 2011 a Success
Facilities Management Project Manager James Zehmer says, "It is impressive to see the amount of work that can be done in one day if people pool their resources. Teamwork is the key, he says. (September 26)
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Fireplace Safety Leads to Ban on Fires in Lawn and Range Student Rooms
Facilities Management Associate Director of Facilites Maintenance Mike Merriam says repairs are needed on almost all 106 Lawn and Range room chimneys. President Sullivan is seeking input from student residents on course of action. (September 13)
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Staff, Faculty, Students Encouraged to Use Less, Reuse More
New signage "designed to promote awareness that individual actions can make a difference," says Ida Lee Wootten, chair of the outreach subcommittee of the President's Committee on Sustainabiity. (September 8)
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Quick Response to Flood Saves Gilmer Hall Biology Research Frogs
Professor Robert Grainger credits frog room manager Amy Stepanic and the quick response by Facilities Management for saving $200,000 to $300,000 and the lives of the frogs. (September 7)
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University of Virginia Dedicates Hunter Smith Band Building
Facilities Management Project Manager James Kelley says, "The finishes inside are exceptional. Function is No. 1, but the appointments in the building go above and beyond what you expect." (September 6)
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Volunteers Sought from UVa Community for Two 9/11 Commemorative Events
9/9, 10:00 a.m. - install American flags on Downtown Mall
9/11, 4:30 p.m. - 9/11 Remembrance and Honor Commemorative Event
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Facilities Management Assesses UVa Structures after 5.8 Earthquake
"We're checking buildings and bridges systematically but quickly," says Don Sundgren, UVa's chief facilities officer. "Nothing appears to require immediate attention." (August 23)
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From Istanbul, Turkey to Charlottesville, Employee Thankful for ESL Benefit
Facilities Management Housekeeper Ayse Yetim says she "knew zero English" when her family arrived in the U.S. five years ago. (August 17)
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Newcomb Hall Renovation Continues, Building Remains Open
"We're improving the quality of the activity and assembly spaces," says Facilities Management Supervirory Senior Project Manager Dade Van Der Werf. (August 15)
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Promise to His Father Fulfilled, Ronnie Townsend Earns GED Diploma
Facilities Management housekeeper benefits from UVa's partnership with Charlottesville's Adult Learning Center, which delivers GED and ESL classes on Grounds. (August 10)
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UVa Community Steps Up to Help Fellow Citizens with Disaster Recovery from Earthquake, Tornadoes and Hurricane Irene
To donate by credit card on-line: Virginia Disaster Relief Fund
To donate by check or money order:
Make your gift payable to the "Virginia Disaster Relief Fund" and send to U.Va. Community Relations, P. O. Box 400229. The office, which administers the annual Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign, will tally the donations and forward them to the Virginia Disaster Relief Fund. (August 9)
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From Somalia to United States, Employee Thrives with UVa Education Benefits
Facilities Management Housekeeper Idris Hassan, seen here with his (ESL) teacher and his daughter, hopes to purse his general equivalency diploma (GED). (August 8)
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State-of-the-Art Space for IT Engineering Opens This Fall
Designed to be LEED certified, Facilities Management Senior Project Manager Craig Hilten notes that Rice Hall will be at the forefront of air and power technology.
(August 5)
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Fomer Refugee Finds New Opportunities Through UVa Education Benefits
Facilities Management Landscaper Abdallah Mohamed, seen here with his wife, fled Sudan in 2001. He enrolled in the UVa English as a Second Language (ESL) program. Mohamed's long-term goal is to study engineering. (July 28)
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In Memoriam: William D. Middleton, Chief Facilities Officer, 1979 to 1993
Middleton was instrumental in establishing the University's Apprenticeship Program in 1982, the first of its kind to be set up by a state agency. Active for many years with APPA, the international association of higher education facilities officers, he was its vice president for three years and elected as its president in 1990. (July 27)
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ESL Class Means Opportunity to Pursue Dream for Facilities Management Employee Brigitte Broohm
Now taking health care classes, she says "I want to do some things to help people." (July 25)
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Partnering with UVa, Charlottesville's Adult Learning Center delivers ESL classes on Grounds.
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October to See Dedication of Physical and Life Sciences Research Building
"A lot of design time and energy was spent looking towards the future so we don't have an outdated building in 10 years," says Project Manager Chuck Davis of Facilities Management. (July 22)
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Facilities Management Honors Twenty for Educational Achievements
Employees recognized in Apprenticeship Program, higher-education degree and certificate programs, and Voices of Adult Learners Essay Contest. (July 21)
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UVa Raises Minimum Pay Rate from $10.14 to $10.65
The University of Virginia's lowest-earning Academic employees see increase in paychecks starting July 22. Many of the 310 employees to receive the increase are staff at Facilities Management. (July 20)
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At UVa, Getting an Education Applies to Employees, Not Just Students
Facilities Management's Dedrick Johnson excels in GED program and wins a top prize for an essay, which he reads at a Virginia Festival of the Book event. (July 18)
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Restoration Projects for Thomas Jefferson's Academical Village Initiated
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University of Virginia Building Offical Elaine Gall Shortens Construction Time
"We can save one to three months on a project with in-house reviews," says Donald E. Sundgren, UVa's Chief Facilities Officer. (July 8)
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Facilities Management Landscape Superintendent Rich Hopkins Managing Effort to Prevent Ash Borer Infestation
We "need the cooperation of the UVa community in the fight against the borers," says President Teresa Sullivan. (July 5)
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UVa Participates in State of Virginia Demand Response Program June 21, 2011 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Power down and help UVA save 6 megawatts in one hour! (June 21)
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The Battle Building at UVa Children's Hospital Breaks Ground
The Battle Building is designed around the Bridge model of care concept, which is centered on children and their families: the caregivers come to the patient. (June 9)
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The 2011 Leonard W. Sandridge Outstanding Contribution
Congratulations to Facilities Management Elevator Mechanic James Dowell. (May 26)
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Facilities Management Sign Shop Broadens Capability with State-of-the-Art Technology
New Equipment Enhances Sign Shop Service and Cost Savings for University and Health Systems Customers. (May 12)
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Facilities Management Awarded LEED Silver Certification for UVA Health System Facility
Facilities Management Senior Project Manager Kristine Vey showcases LEED-Certified Space at New Spine and Hand Patient Care Centers on Ray C. Hunt Drive. (May 12)
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2011 Employee Appreciation Week for Facilities Management Employees
UVa students Say, "We Appreciate You," at the second annual Employee Appreciation Week held April 4-8, 2011 across the Grounds. (April 8)
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Facilities Management Welcomes UVa Housing Division's Operations & Maintenance Workforce in 2011
Housing's 116 employees join Facilities Management to create the Housing Zone, which is managed by Burt Joseph (center). (January 3)
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2010 Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign Kicks Off with Day of Caring
Joyce Chewning of the Operations & Maintenance Department distributes "red pledge envelopes" to 1,000 Facilities Management employees. Goal exceeded by 25 percent.
(September 22, 2010-March 16, 2011)
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