Kansas State University

Campus Recycling entered a float in the K-State Homecoming parade for the third year in a row in order to show support for campus activities while increasing awareness of K-State’s recycling program.

The overwhelming support from students and members of the community alike is part of what motivates Bill Spiegel, Director of Recycling, and his team to continue the tradition;

“We continue entering the float as we feel that it leads to some recognition of our campus and community’s ability to improve the sustainable stance of our city with simple recycling habits.”

Planning for the event generally begins with brainstorming in the summer and the collection of materials in the fall.  Kelly Whitehair (chair of the Campus Recycling Committee) and her husband, Mark, have volunteered their time to assist Bill Spiegel in designing and building the floats.

Often, waste materials gathered on campus are recycled and reformatted to construct the float.  Considerations for themes, deadlines, transportation, parade rules, and safety requirements are all taken into account during the process.

All of us at Facilities want to thank Bill, Kelly, Mark, and the rest of their team for all of their hard work in creating another great float this year!

Many thanks to all of the Facilities staff who helped with the Innovation and Inspiration Campaign Events! Your hard work and wonderful attitude are greatly appreciated!

Congratulations to Ed Heptig, Director of Building Maintenance at K-State! Ed was recently elected to serve as President of the Central Region of APPA (Association of Physical Plant Administrators), the association for facilities professionals in higher education. This association strives to provide leadership in the management of educational facilities.

APPA is an international association dedicated to maintaining, protecting, and promoting the quality of educational facilities. APPA serves and assists facilities officers and physical plant administrators in colleges, universities, and other educational institutions throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and other countries worldwide. Their mission is to promote excellence in the administration, care, operations, planning, and construction of educational facilities. APPA also serves the entire education community by conducting research and educational programs, producing publications, developing guidelines, and serving as a central information source for its members.

APPA members are expected to uphold the values of vision, transformation, stewardship, collaboration and leadership. Throughout the years, this association has served as a medium for members to collaborate, discuss, learn and create a better vision for elevating and transforming institutions into more inviting and supportive learning environments.

As the Director of Building Maintenance at KSU, Heptig oversees the maintenance of about 120 buildings, encompassing 5.4 million square feet.

Congratulations to Rex and Christina White on the arrival of their daughter, Kellie Renee White, on October 10th. Kellie arrived 20.5 inches long and 6 lbs. 7 oz.

November 1st – Allen Wege

November 1st – Wanda Scott

November 4th – Mark Fronce

November 6th – Kathryn Reed

November 7th – Henry Davis Jr.

November 9th – Kit Tebbutt

November 9th – James Hartford

November 9th – Michael Mathews

November 9th – Larry Gliniecki Jr.

November 13th – Ute Dock

November 14th – Joseph Blenn

November 15th – Shane McCune

November 15th – Steve Bishop

November 17th – Daniel McGee

November 17th – Roy Jones

November 19th – John Silva

November 20th – Timothy Goyette

November 21st – Glen Rubash

November 21st – Jeffrey Brewster

November 24th – John Hoyle

November 28th – Michael Lovgren

November 28th – Patrick Arrow

November 30th – Edward Rice

November 30th – Mary Walgrave

Douglas E. Ray was promoted to an Equipment Operator Senior. He is working for Joe Myers on the Grounds Maintenance Crew.

Charles Jackson Jr. was promoted to Custodial Supervisor Senior. He is working for John Woods on the Custodial Night Crew.

Matthew Koch was hired as a Senior Administrative Assistant. He is working for Anne Murphy in Central Mail Services.

Gary Weishaar was hired as the new Energy Engineer. He is working for Casey Lauer in the Energy and Controls department.

Patrick Hodgson was hired as an Engineering Technician. He is working for Heather Mills in Facilities Planning and Project Management.

Theresa Clark was hired as a Custodial Specialist. She is working for Mary Grubbs on the Custodial Day Crew.

Orlando (Tony) Wrone was hired as a Custodial Specialist. He is working for Mary Grubbs on the Custodial Day Crew.

Cindy McNulty is an Administrative Specialist who works in Payroll and Personnel Services within K-State’s Division of Facilities. She has worked at K-State for 17 years and claims Manhattan as her home town. She believes the best thing about K-State are the people she works with,

“We have really great people here!”

Cindy’s favorite food is “dessert” and has a variety of hobbies including snow skiing, boating, motorcycle riding, working in the yard, home DIY projects, and spending time with friends and family. She picks up a lot of great ideas from the website, Pinterest, and her co-workers may be surprised to learn she enjoys finding old furniture to refinish it. When it comes to vacations, she doesn’t have a single, favorite site;

“I like to see a lot of different places. Beaches, snow-covered mountains..it’s all nice”