More restrooms at Illinois State University have been designated as all-gender. An updated map is available on the website for the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access (OEOA).
More bathrooms designated all-gender
Unit: Facilities
American Pickers TV show features Redbird’s Michigan farm
One person’s rusted old bicycle is another’s treasured antique. Illinois State Redbird Tom Irwin discovered that last summer when he and his twin brother, Jim, invited the crew from American Pickers to rummage around their family’s 183-year-old farm in Michigan.
Office of Sustainability speaks for the trees—figuratively
The Lorax would have been preaching to the choir at Illinois State University. The hero of Dr. Suess’ eponymously titled children’s fable, who “speaks for the trees” and who fought in vain to stop the Once-ler’s destruction of his beloved Truffulas, may have even found a new home in the Fell Arboretum, with its thousands of trees representing 154 species. Either way, his message in support of sustainability would have definitely struck a chord with Missy Nergard.
Making it work—Bill Koos
Serving as a grounds foreman at Illinois State, Bill Koos sat down to talk about snow removal, teamwork, global landscape design, and the beauty of a first impression.
You’re invited to Property Control Inventory Training
Property Control is conducting Inventory Training. Two identical sessions will be offered.
Kristie Toohill named director of Facilities Management
Kristie Toohill has been named the director of Facilities Management. Toohill has been employed by Facilities Management at Illinois State University since 1997 in several increasingly responsible positions.
While you are sleeping, we are cleaning
The third shift Building Service Workers (BSWs) are the unseen team who clean 18 buildings encompassing dining areas and athletic facilities like the Fitness Center, Hancock Stadium, Horton (including pool), and part of Redbird Arena.
Heating Plant: Life on third shift
Andrew Sylvester has been with Illinois State for nine and a half years, with the last two and a half years as the assistant chief engineer working third shift.
Carpenter: More than the title implies
To be a carpenter means to be knowledgeable in a wide array of areas and materials, not just wood working.
ISU is reducing its salt intake
As winter is quickly approaching, ISU Grounds crew is ready for it with their new salt rock plant and salt brine plant. These plants are a reality due to three years of research, a strong partnership with Parking & Transportation and the availability of budgeted funds. Rock Salt Plant When the Grounds Crew becomes aware
