Summer 2018
Finding sisterhood in a trade of brothers
On a Tuesday in late May, the tradeswomen of Northwestern Facilities brought their sandwiches and their stories to the table for a lunch they had long awaited. They came together as a support network would, organized as part of the University’s effort to support a diverse community, which includes staff in all fields. Watch the video...
Toward a more inclusive campus
After running a successful yearlong pilot, Facilities will implement a permanent free menstrual product program, aiming to begin this fall. The program will make menstrual products free and available to all those on campus who menstruate, including transmasculine and nonbinary individuals. Read more...
Building up the community through Partners in Learning
Last May, twenty professionals from various shops and offices across Facilities became the newest class of graduates from the Partners in Learning program. Read more...
Celebrating six decades of operation and the people behind it
“You want to hold it back, but there’s no advancement in that,” Burgoon said. “That’s not a challenge. The challenge is go forward.” Read more...
Trina Whittaker, Finalist for Employee of the Year
"Humbling is the word. And grateful. And validating." Read more...
Earning ‘gold’ in green building rating system
We are excited to share that phase two of Wieboldt Hall has applied for and been certified at the Gold Level in the US Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Commercial Interiors. Read more...
Arbor Day Foundation recognizes the Evanston campus as a Tree Campus USA
The Arbor Day Foundation named Northwestern a partner of the Tree Campus USA initiative for its dedication to the campus environment. Read more...