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FSU’s Utilities Plant works to provide crucial utility services to support the entire University Community. As Operations Superintendent at the Utilities Plant for the last four years, Marvin Simmons has been essential in ensuring that amenities such as chilled water, steam, and electrical are provided to the entire campus.
The TOM Project is a Florida State University health initiative launched in 2021 in memory of Florida State University student Toluwani "Tom" Idowu, who passed away suddenly in 2020 at the age of 22 due to a sudden cardiac arrest while on a run near campus. “I’m so grateful to the FSU community and to God that a way was made for the Tom Project to… read more
The National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (MagLab) is globally renowned for being the largest and highest-powered magnet lab in the world, conducting groundbreaking research here in Tallahassee. Alfie Brown, who works in Environmental Health & Safety as the Interim Safety Director at the MagLab, plays an important role in ensuring that the… read more
Restoring normalcy after a significant storm event is of the utmost importance. The dedicated team at FSU Facilities is working diligently to restore the campus environment after three tornados touched down on Friday, May 10, severely impacting FSU's Main and Southwest campuses. The storm activity resulted in the loss of an estimated 1,000 trees… read more
Chemical Safety is crucial for providing safe working and learning environments for campus laboratories. Ben Arline, Assistant Chemical Safety Officer in Environmental Health & Safety, is responsible for operating protocols for lab personnel interacting with potentially dangerous materials. As a hazmat-certified environmental specialist, Ben… read more
The Chapman Memorial Garden is at the Florida State University College of Medicine and is designed to be an extension of the Thrasher Building. It is named after Jules B. Chapman, M.D., and Annie Lou Chapman, whose foundation provides scholarships to the College of Medicine. The renovated courtyard serves as a welcoming space for students to relax… read more
Residence halls serve as a home away from home for many Florida State students. University Housing Maintenance Supervisor Zale Bergozza ensures that students have the best possible on-campus housing experience by overseeing repairs and improvements to the residence halls. Zale celebrates a decade-long career at University Housing. He started as a… read more
The maintenance teams made up of electricians, plumbers, and maintenance technicians, were recently recognized for their diligent work this spring ahead of important events on campus for our academic partners. On the contributions of the Zone C & D staff, supervisor Don Pagel said, " I would like to recognize Zone C & D for their… read more
Facilities is pleased to announce that it is transitioning to a new organizational structure. This change ensures that we continue to offer the best possible physical environment to our campus community by creating, maintaining, and operating our buildings, grounds, utility systems, and infrastructure. Facilities leadership has collaborated with… read more
A pine tree was raised on the roof of Legacy Hall during its "Topping Out" ceremony, marking the completion of the building's structural phase. The pine is known as a "Topping Tree," indicating the celebratory nature of the building structure reaching its final height. For builders, the evergreen holds a profound symbolism. It is a testament to… read more