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Students Dive into Trades at F&S Tour

By Jalynn BugajF&S customer relations & communications intern Local high school students had the opportunity to immerse themselves in a day in the life of tradespeople, giving them a firsthand look at potential future careers. The students, representing eight local school districts, toured F&S shops such as the mill, insulators, plumbers and pipefitters, painters, and electricians. The Summer Construction Program, part of the “Education for … Continue reading Students Dive into Trades at F&S Tour

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F&S led a tour of PPSB for Parkland Highway Construction Careers Training Program.
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F&S Welcomes Parkland Students in Tour of Crafts & Trades

Students from the Parkland College Highway Construction Careers Training Program (HCCTP) toured the home of F&S crafts and trades, the Physical Plant Services Building (PPSB). There, they visited and interacted with forepersons and supervisors with many shops: laborers, pipe trades, sheet metal, carpenters, painters, ironworkers, elevator mechanics, electricians, and operator-engineers. Greg Moen, supervisor of building craftspersons, led the tour, offering key advice and words of … Continue reading F&S Welcomes Parkland Students in Tour of Crafts & Trades

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Building Tours with F&S Leaders

One of the primary and overarching priorities of F&S is to actively support the university’s core missions, which encompass education, research, and outreach. Central to this commitment is the continuous enhancement and upkeep of the facilities and grounds that make up the campus environment. To ensure that this mission is diligently carried out, F&S leaders maintain a focus on the physical state of the university. … Continue reading Building Tours with F&S Leaders

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Tours Open Again

The impact of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic is widespread. Most operational aspects at F&S continued, but under much different guidelines and challenges than before. One that couldn’t continue: public tours. As a university resource provider, F&S offers facility tour opportunities, especially to students and children. Garage and Car Pool; Waste Transfer Station Nobody loves big trucks more than a bunch of little kids! … Continue reading Tours Open Again

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Student Program Brings Next Generation to Tour F&S

To best explore a potential career in the crafts and trades, local high school students were able to walk a mile in tradespeople’s shoes. Or in this case, carry the 40-pound tool strap of ironworker Erik “Cable” Davis. “It’s not too heavy now, but carry it on your back for a full day’s work and you’ll feel it,” Davis explained to groups visiting teens. Many … Continue reading Student Program Brings Next Generation to Tour F&S

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New Furniture from President’s House Beech Tree Source of Pride, Memories, Collaboration

By Jalynn BugajCustomer Relations & Communications intern A beech tree from the University of Illinois President’s House was given a new purpose after it had to be cut down in 2022. The tree’s significance was not just botanical; it had witnessed decades of life at the house. When Andrew Burnett, F&S mill foreperson, first met with Roberta Johnson Killeen, wife of President Tim Killeen, and … Continue reading New Furniture from President’s House Beech Tree Source of Pride, Memories, Collaboration

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Shop Spotlight: Brickmasons Part of History

Over 100 years ago, the Main Library opened with a secret kept behind brick. Now 100 years later, it’s been revealed to the modern public: a time capsule! And the only way in was through ‘caveman stuff’ as brickmason foreperson Eric Quinley said. F&S brickmasons wreck, tear, beat and saw their way through walls like these every day. But the impressive part is the ability … Continue reading Shop Spotlight: Brickmasons Part of History

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Visit to ‘Appreciative’ Partner: IGB

Sometimes, you gotta check in on your friends. F&S executive team members accepted an invitation from the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology (IGB) in part just to visit the facility and understand the importance of their relationship. Specifically, IGB director Gene Robinson and director of operations and facilities Jesse Southern, welcomed F&S representatives and led a tour of laboratories, offices, and basement spaces. … Continue reading Visit to ‘Appreciative’ Partner: IGB

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E15 Lot Art: “The Path Forward”

If you’re east of Memorial Stadium, find your path towards a new campus multi-story parking deck: E15! It holds 450 vehicles, including some electric charging stations, and helps replace spots lost when nearby Wymer Hall started construction. On its exterior is an abstract aluminum wall sculpture: “The Path Forward.” It is part of the university’s Art-in-Architecture (AiA) program, which presents public art on construction projects … Continue reading E15 Lot Art: “The Path Forward”

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