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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

The North Campus maintenance region realized significant cost and effort savings when they introduced a new method to clean chiller condenser tubes.  Tube cleaning is

In January, the team working on installing a new tunnel vault for the planned Clinical Inpatient Tower (CIT) came across a problem. They uncovered a

Around 1-2 times per year, U-M Transit Services is contacted by DPSS or the Ann Arbor Police Department to provide warming buses in response to