Employee Newsletter
Thanks & Giving Edition
November 2015
We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.
- John F. Kennedy
Walk in the Dark
Each year in October, Facilities Services participates in Walk in the Dark.
This year was no exception. We want to THANK those team members
that partnered with the Student Government Association and the Police
Department and continued the tradition of walking through campus to note
unsafe areas which helps keep our community safe. These identified areas
will have adjustments made to make them safer. CW 39 News was there to
capture this event.
(follow the link to see the video) http://cw39.com/2015/10/14/walk-in-the-dark-at-the-university-of-houston
Building
Coordinator
Training
THANK YOU to all the team members who helped prepare this
display honoring our Veterans.
On Friday, November 6, Jacquie
Vargas, director of the Building
Coordinator Program, reviewed
expectations and responsibilities with
our building coordinators.
We THANK everyone for their
attendance and appreciate Facilities
Services support with this program.
Keys made by Clara Winfree and David Simons
Cleaned by our Custodial Crew
Lights repaired by our Electric Shop
Adhesive removed by Arturo Molina
Backlit cover installed by Jerry Gowl and Scott Smart
Designed by Jennifer Rea
Decorations purchased by Jacquie Vargas and Lisa Bourque
Initiated by Georgeann Smith
Mayor’s Proud Partner Award 2015:
REPURPOSE PROGRAM
THANK YOU to everyone who has helped with the
Repurpose Program with special thanks to Facilities
Manager, Craig Whitfield.
We are proud that Facilities Services was honored on
October 26th, 2015 with an award from the City of
Houston and Mayor Anise Parker.
SUSTAINABILITY FEST
Facilities Services was a platinum sponsor for the Sustainability Fest on Tuesday,
November 17th. Although weather prevented the original location to be used, Rockwell
Pavilion, MDA Library was still a busy spot.
Over 150 recycled tire jar openers were
distributed with the 4 Ways to FIX-IT and over
150 pens made from recycled cardboard to help
spread the word that Facilities Services bales
tons of cardboard each month. Our Repurpose
Program led by Craig Whitfield was highlighted
along with our Green Cleaning products used
by our Custodial Staff. THANKS to all our staff
who participated and helped show the campus
our Sustainable efforts.
Welcome: New Facilities Services Employees
Linda Ruiz – October 12
Custodian 2
Baldomero Ortiz – October 19
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Michael Bolden – November 2
Skilled Trades Tech 2
Tuan Nguyen – November 9
Skilled Trades Tech 2
Daniel Adams – November 16
Skilled Trades Tech 3
Luz Nuila – November 16
Custodian 1
Mary Myles - November 16
Executive Administrative Assistant
Yessica Galindo – November 30
Financial Coordinator 1
HOLIDAYS AND EVENTS
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
The University of
Houston System
Board of Regents has
approved the following
Holiday Schedule
for benefits-eligible
employees of the
University of Houston:
Thanksgiving
Nov 26 & 27
Winter Holiday
Dec 24 - Jan 1, 2016
FACILITIES SERVICES AND PARTNERS GRAZE DAY
Wednesday, December 9th 2015
11:00am - 2:00pm
General Services Building - Bay
Sign-up to bring a dish to share.
2015 A&F HOLIDAY PARTY
Wednesday, December 16th 2015
11:30am - 1:30pm
Fresh Foods Dining Hall @ Moody Towers
Bring a non-perishable food item to donate to
Houston Food Bank.
Department Heads will provide required tickets.
JERRY BOGNA, INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Jerry Bogna has been appointed
Interim Executive Director
for Facilities Services effective
October 2015. Prior to his
appointment, he served as a Sr.
Project Manager and liaison to
our Auxiliary partners. In this
greatly expanded role as IED,
Jerry will help provide leadership
to the department until a
permanent executive director is
named.
FIXIT
has a new
email:
fixit@uh.edu
Thanks & Giving Socks & Blankets Drive
We have a collection box in the General Services Building
lobby to help support the Staff Council’s Socks and Blankets
Drive. These items will be headed to the Star of Hope. For a
complete list of items to donate go to their website.
http://www.uh.edu/staff-council/sock-blanket-drive/
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