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Drone shot of campus buildings

Boone campus water discoloration notice
Oct 31, 2024

Posted on behalf of the Facilities Operations Water Treatment Plant Team

Construction Updates

Carolyn "Jo" Hoosier is the 3rd Quarter Employee of the Quarter
Oct 15, 2024

Carolyn "Jo" Hoosier received her award for the 3rd Quarter Employee of the Quarter

Employee Recognition
Rivers Street Steam Tunnel Structural Repair

Rivers Street Steam Tunnel Structural Repair
Sep 20, 2024

What's Going On:  A survey crew will be on Rivers Street beginning Monday, September 23 through Wednesday, Sept... Construction Updates

Steam Shutdown dates

Steam Shutdown May 18-23, 2025
Sep 11, 2024

Steam Shutdown Dates

WHAT'S GOING ON:

Construction Updates
Rankin Building

Rankin Outage, Friday, August 16
Aug 15, 2024

 What's Going On: There is a scheduled electrical outage that will affect the Rankin builiding, Friday, August 16.

Construction Updates
Pole installation locations

Impacts from the Upcoming Work for Verizon Project
Aug 2, 2024

During the week of August 5–9, seven new light poles for the Verizon 5G project will be installed at various locations around campus.

Construction Updates
Peacock/Duncan Lot AppalCART Construction

Peacock/Duncan Lot AppalCART Construction
Jul 26, 2024

What's Going On: Beginning the week of July 22, outside contractor, Vannoy, will be starting the Appalcart turnaround work i

Construction Updates

Look Who Won 2nd Quarter 2024 Employee of the Quarter
Jul 10, 2024

Marty Watkins is the man. Talk about someone who always goes above and beyond; he does so with a great attitude.

Employee Recognition
Left to right: NRLP's General Manager Matt Makdad with Mariana Greene

Mariana Greene Wins ElectriCities Rising Star Award
Jul 2, 2024

Congratulations to New River Light & Power's Mariana Greene for winning the ElectriCities Rising Star Award.

Employee Recognition
Central Dining Roof Construction Areas

Central Dining Roof Replacement - Summer 2024
May 8, 2024

What's Going On: The roof of Central Dining Hall will be replaced this summer (2024). 

Construction Updates
James Henson working on controls

Congratulations, James Henson, Facilities Management’s 3rd Quarter 2023 Employee of the Quarter!
Sep 25, 2023

James is a perfect example of an excellent employee.  Not only does he volunteer to take on new projects when needed, but he’s punctual

Employee Recognition