Maize Rays initiative launches first phase of campus solar project
University leadership unveiled the initiative during a ceremony May 13 at the North Campus Facilities Services Building, the site of the first phase of construction.
Historic Tappan Oak sapling planted to mark Earth Day at U-M
On Earth Day, April 22, a sapling grown from the historic Tappan Oak was planted near the Alumni Association’s Alumni Center on Central Campus.
Making safety smarter with a new Lockout Tagout initiative
The Facilities & Operations Environment, Health & Safety department has taken a big step forward with a new Lockout Tagout program.
MGoPark app now available to assist parking on campus
Navigating the University of Michigan campus may become more manageable with the launch of MGoPark, an app designed to simplify parking for the campus community.
Sustainable Lab Days
Over 700 pounds of lab supplies have been diverted from the landfill as part of the Lab Reuse Program.
A career, not a job: newest apprentices have a vision for themselves
“I’m always willing to learn new things.” Quinten Francois, a plumbing apprentice at Michigan Medicine, put into words the mindset intrinsic to becoming an apprentice.
Summer projects lead into a bustling fall
Many people think of summer at the university as a slow time. Certainly, it is a more relaxed time for many people in terms of
Responding to popular demand for water bottle refill stations
U-M has more than 400 water bottle refill stations — but exactly how many? And where? These details have become muddied over the years. Due
Making campus its best for commencement
Spring commencement is one of the most special days at the university. Campus is flooded with graduates’ family and friends and we want it to
The kindness of strangers: bus driver stops to help
Julie Sylvester and Christine Gerdes reunited with genuine warmth, counteracting the gloomy winter weather.
A few weeks earlier, Julie was driving her bus when she saw Christine slip on ice and fall. She pulled over to help and her kindness left a lasting impression.
Fleet Garage staff teach car maintenance to undergrad group
As fall’s temperate weather began to settle over Ann Arbor one October Saturday, a group of about eight Blavin Scholars made their way to the transportation facility on Kipke Drive for some basic automotive maintenance tips.
Solved: how parking lot snow piles disappear
Poof. How do giant snow piles in parking lots seemingly vanish overnight? It’s hard work—not magic—that makes them disappear. During and after snowfall, Parking Maintenance staff