Using a commercial oven and mixer in his home kitchen, Josh Smith, Custodial Training Specialist, has been spreading sugary joy to UI staff for years. His cookies have been the stuff of legend in FM for years, and now their fame has caught the attention of Iowa Now.

The University of Iowa continues to push forward with several projects that are part of its 10-year facilities master plan, a key component of which is a new patient care tower on UI Health Care’s university campus. To make space for the tower to be built, several enabling projects are underway now.

Have you ever wondered about how a large state organization such as the University of Iowa operates? This short video gives you an overview of the university’s budget, its primary funding sources, and how funding has changed over time.

With winter weather returning to Iowa City, it’s important for the campus community to get reacquainted with the University of Iowa’s Extreme Weather Plan.

Brian McClatchey has announced his plans to retire in January 2025. As Cambus manager, he has guided Cambus through many transitions into an outstanding public transit service that provides 2.5 million rides each year.

University of Iowa Parking and Transportation has promoted Mia Brunelli to the position of Cambus manager, effective Nov. 1, 2024. Brunelli’s promotion follows the announcement that Brian McClatchey, Cambus manager, plans to retire January 2025.

The University of Iowa is requesting approval from the Iowa Board of Regents to acquire the remaining 45% of the Old Capitol Town Center in downtown Iowa City, which it currently partially owns at 55%. The board is set to review this proposal during its November meeting, with the university notifying the mall’s ownership group of its intention to purchase the rest of the property for $20.6 million, contingent upon board approval.

The University of Iowa is seeking approval to remodel the historic Art Building, vacant since the 2008 flood, as the new home for the Graduate College. This move is part of a 10-year facilities master plan, allowing the Graduate College to leave Gilmore Hall and support the expansion of the Tippie College of Business. The project has a budget of $37 million, with completion expected by summer 2026.

Mark Bullock, Assistant Vice President for Campus Safety at the University of Iowa, has been named to the prestigious International Associate of Chiefs of Police (IACP) 40 Under 40 list for 2024.

Facilities Management launched a new page about the Facilities Renewal Plan called Strategic Building Stewardship. This innovative plan helps select projects for funding based on key institutional priorities. Learn more at the link!