After an explosion at the South Chiller Plant, Facilities staff act swiftly to restore service to affected campus buildings with rerouting chilled water and installation of a temporary chiller until a permanent replacement could be installed this month.
Unit: Facilities
Chuck Scott named APPA president for 2016-2017
Chuck Scott, Executive Director of Facilities Management, Parking and Transportation at Illinois State University, is the 2016-17 President of APPA (Association of Physical Plant Administrators): Leadership in Educational Facilities International.
Campus fire hydrant testing in July
During the month of July, Environmental Health and Safety and Facilities Management will be conducting fire hydrant maintenance and testing throughout campus.
Too hot or too cold?
Thanks to work by Facilities, the fourth and fifth floor perimeter rooms at Milner Library now have a 41 percent increase in air flow, and greatly improved temperature control in the affected areas.
South Campus demolition unearths two time capsules
Two time capsules were unearthed by demolition crews tearing down Hamilton-Whitten and Atkin-Colby residence halls.
Grounds crew completes Pheasant Creek controlled burn
Here’s a quick look at the burning of Pheasant Creek, an annual controlled burn led by the Facilities Grounds crew.
Illinois State named Tree Campus USA
Illinois State University has once again earned the designation as a Tree Campus USA.
Light fixture restored at McCormick Hall
McCormick Hall’s entrance light on the Quad side has been restored.
February surplus removal initiative for ISU departments
All University departments are strongly encouraged to participate in clearing your areas of obsolete, broken, and/or excess equipment and furniture during the month of February.
Retirement reception for Sheila Taylor on December 16
The Office of Energy Management will celebrate Sheila Taylor’s 28 years of service to Illinois State University with a reception from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, December 16, in the Founders Suite of the Bone Student Center.