The Arnold O. and Mabel M. Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology is known for cross-disciplinary research done by some of the world’s greatest minds… but the place is recognized for its food, too. Ted’s Cafe, and the previously unnamed breakfast, snack, and lunch depot at Beckman has welcomed scientists from the building, nearby […]
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Connie Frank CARE Center
Original story written by BRIDGET K. MCCLANAHAN, M.A.EdAssistant Director of Marketing and CommunicationsStudent Affairs When students at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign need assistance, they now have a one-of-a-kind campus hub designed to help Illinois students find their way. The Connie Frank CARE (Coordination, Assistance, Response, and Education) Center, located on the fourth floor of the Turner […]
F&S At the Expo
The All-Employee Expo, held at State Farm Center, a popular on-campus event was in full force. Thousands walked the halls of SFC and were able to learn about colleges, units, and efforts of the university, as well as other local vendors. F&S was well-attended, hosting eight tables of teams and shops that had giveaways, tokens […]
Shop Spotlight: Painters ‘Mauve’ It at ISB
The previous color combination of interior painting at the International Studies Building (ISB) atrium, entryway, and main stairwell is either pink or mauve – a color combination popular in 1990, when ground was first broken there. But now, after the F&S painters finished up, the space is a little more welcoming to Illinois specifically, with […]
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 […]
Crafting the Colonnades Club Drink Rail
By Jalynn BugajF&S customer relations & communications intern New drink rail? No problem! With five Facilities & Services shops collaborating to make a drink rail for the Colonnades Club at Memorial Stadium, the finished result is nothing short of spectacular. Each shop brought their unique expertise to the table, resulting in a drink rail that […]
Carpenters, Painters, Laborers Take the Stage
Carpenters, painters, and laborers replaced much of the carpeted flooring on the second, third, and fourth floors at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) building. It was an important task in a big location and came with unique challenges. Staging F&S labeled every chair, table, and computer by its office number. Once removed, carpenters […]