Facilities Management - Northwestern University

Service to the University is the driving force of our department.
We are entrusted with the ongoing care of the University's physical assets.
We take ownership and responsibility for the success of our department.
We promote and practice honest, ethical and principled behavior, fostering a culture of mutual trust, respect and accountability.

Announcements

02-21-2013: On Friday, March 1, 2013, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., the cold water system in Cook Hall’s 3rd floor west wing, will be shut down to allow for the replacement of a leaky valve.
This affects all cold water faucets in laboratories and fume hoods.
Process chilled water system, used for equipment cooling, cold and hot water systems for washrooms, drinking fountains, eyewashes, and emergency showers will not be affected. For more information, please contact Kit Ramos T: 847-467 1106
02-22-2013: On Mar. 2, 2013 (Sat.) 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. the West half of Ryan Hall will have ventilation reduced 50-75% to allow for equipment maintenance. Fume hoods alarms can be ignored. Users are asked to lower sashes fully before leaving on Mar. 1, 2013 (Fri.) and cover containers of fume-generating materials.
For more information contact Jim McKinney at 847 491-5201.
02-21-2013: In order for FMO to perfrom preventative maintenance, Technological Institute H & M wings will be shutdown Saturday, March 2, 2013, from 6:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
Fume hood users are asked to close sashes and cover containers of fume-generating substances before leaving work on Friday, March 1, 2013.
For more information please contact Notali Notali T: 847-491-7467 or Rolf Ziemann T: 847-467-5620.
02-25-2013: On March 11 (Monday) and 12 (Tuesday), 2013, from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. both days, outdoor air supply ventilation as well as exhaust for fume hoods at Pancoe’s south wing, will be reduced to 50% - 75% of normal to allow for equipment upgrades.
Fume hood alarms may be ignored. Occupants are advised to cover containers of fume-generating materials and to fully close sashes prior to March 11, 2013.
For questions or more information, please contact Jim McKinney at 847 491-5201.
02-18-2013: There is a new section in the FAMIS self-service under "Request Services – Chicago" and "Request Services – Evanston": Lab equipment repair. This was added in response to customer requests for an easy way to request FM repairs to autoclaves, eyewashes, fume hoods, etc. [NetID required for access.]
02-15-2013: Preservation groups move for voluntary lawsuit dismissal
Two preservationist groups, the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Landmarks Illinois, have voluntarily dropped a lawsuit against the City of Chicago challenging Prentice’s repeated denial of landmark status. Read more...
02-14-2013: See before you buy
For your convenience, FMO has created a visual catalog of all the Evanston spaces available for lectures/meetings. This allows users to take a look at spaces prior to making room reservations. We think this is not only convenient but also...classy.
Click here to view Classroom Catalog.
02-04-2013: School of Music receives $6M gift
The Robert W. Galvin Foundation has made a $6 million contribution to Northwestern University towards the Bienen School of Music, currently under construction. The gift is in honor of Mary B. Galvin, who received an undergraduate degree from Northwestern in 1945 and has been an active supporter of the arts in Chicago and around the world for decades. Read more...
02-01-2013: On-line course for FAMIS self-service
This on-line course is useful for new FM employees or FM customers new to self-service. You can get to this material by clicking here then selcting the Facilities tab for the on-line course. A NetID is required for access.
Questions? Contact Project Cafe E: projectcafe@northwestern.edu T: 847-467-1560
01-31-2013: Parking lot closes on February 7
The parking lot west of the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion/Norris Aquatics Center will be closed starting February 7, 2013, when construction of a new multi-use facility on that site gets underway. See the full announcement and a parking map
01-30-2013: Determine your training needs
The Café training team has put together new web pages to help demystify the process for deciding which classes to take in what order AND what security access roles to request for the Café systems. Take a look!
[NetID required.]
01-25-2013: Construction begins on Norris stairwell
Construction on the stairwell leading to the ground floor of Norris University Center began Wednesday. Previously home to dozens of advertisements and fliers, the stairwell will soon feature pictures of Northwestern students and...Read more...
01-16-2013: Home improvements
With student residences closed for Winter Break, FM used the vacant buildings as an opportunity to upgrade some key issues in University housing. Read more...
01-14-2013: Norris Ice Rink is now open
After yet another unseasonably warm Autumn, the Norris rink is finally ready. The rink is open not only open to NU staff and students, but also to the general public. There is no charge to use the rink if you have your own skates.
Visit the Norris Outdoors website for opening hours and skate rental fees.
01-07-2013: $55 million raised for new athletic complex
Northwestern is already more than a quarter of the way to its $220 million fundraising goal for a new lakeside athletic complex on North Campus. Read more...
12-04-2012: NU advances energy storage technologies
Northwestern, along with other members of the Joint Center for Energy Storage Research (JCESR), has been awarded $120 million. The JCESR, modeled after the Manhattan Project, aims to develop and commercialize energy storage methods in, for example, electric and hybrid cars. Read more...
11-28-2012: New Evanston high-rise creates conflict
Back in October, Developer Bob King revived plans for two high-rise buildings on Emerson Street. But on Monday, November 26^th, opponents of the towers failed to slow review of the project. Read more...
11-26-2012: A look back
Northwestern University in Chicago...A graphic presentation of how Northwestern's Chicago Campus shaped the city's landscape and skyline. Photos from the 1920s through 2012 depict the physical development of NU and the Second City.
Click here to see the presentation.
11-26-2012: NU-Q
Northwestern brings all the history and distinction of the Evanston-based university to Doha, the capital city of Qatar. It offers students the opportunity to study media and earn a bachelor of science degree in journalism or communication. Read more...
11-20-2012: “Pardon Our Dust”
Improvements in the Norris University Center range from an upgraded selection of dining options to additional bike racks to expanded printing and copying services. But is it enough? Read more...
01-01-2013: We're looking for 1,000 words The NU Facilities Management website is looking for new photos to use on our website. If you have campus pictures (hi-res interior and exterior shots) that you would like us to consider for posting, please email them to: Karen Willoughby at karen.willoughby@northwestern.edu