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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.

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.

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

You’re walking through the Diag enjoying green grass, colorful flowers, warm sun…but then a smelly lawnmower roars by, diminishing your enjoyment of this iconic campus

From Parking Maintenance temp to irrigation specialist to bus mechanic to HVAC apprentice.  From organic blueberry farmer to handyman to maintenance mechanic to HVAC apprentice. 

Every spring, the Office of Campus Sustainability works with Waste Management Services and U-M Housing to reduce waste associated with student move-out. In addition to

A new Custodial and Grounds Services training program is creating pathways for under-represented groups to become groundskeepers.  In support of the university’s diversity, equity and

On December 11, 2021, southeast Michigan experienced a severe weather event, with high winds the entire day with some gusts over 50 mph. Expecting this

Building on a long history of stadium recycling that started in 1999, the University of Michigan football stadium began sourcing compostable products in 2016 and

The Nichols Arboretum Peony Garden draws thousands of visitors annually to this spectacular “living museum” on campus that showcases upwards of 10,000 blossoms. Originally planted

In September 2021, EHS and the Office of Campus Sustainability (OCS) supported a Lab Swap event organized by the LSA Safety Committee and the Chemistry

The university’s large, mature and majestic tree canopy plays an important role in defining campus character and creating its sense of place. Whether relaxing in