Where do you buy silk/artificial plants for stage decorations? We have limited green thumbs and can’t always buy live plants!

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Susan LeBow
Associate Director, University Centers
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
Stevens Point WI
(715) 346-4700
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Does anyone have a 5 – 10 year plan in place for installing/replacing artwork in your union?

Looking for ways to initiate this, things to consider.

Thank you!

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Susan LeBow
Associate Director, University Centers
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
Stevens Point WI
(715) 346-4700
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Looking for tools/resources to use with student and FT staff on the differences between free speech and hate speech. As union professionals, at times we may be faced with servicing groups that do not espouse the values of our institution. How have you addressed this issue with your teams?

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We will not have a First Friday this month. Please watch for information on our next gathering!

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Susan LeBow
Associate Director, University Centers
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
Stevens Point WI
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We are looking to update/refresh our coffee house/pub on campus. I am interested in pictures (or links) for your space. Feel free to post here or send directly to me slebow@uwsp.edu.

I look forward to seeing your space!

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Susan LeBow
Associate Director, University Centers
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
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Good morning colleagues!

I am trying to source policies that address how wall space is utilized in your buildings/on your campus. We are frequently asked to hang up plaques from different departments, or honor alumni, or fill in the blank. We only have so much wall space and want to help others understand that this a space for students. We’ve had… Read more

Join us for all things Facilities & Operations this Friday at 2 pm CST. Our focus topic will be on “Pop Ups” with time to discuss other things as well.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://acui-org.zoom.us/j/93851605602?pwd=UXhxQ0F4Z2VkUmdXb3F2U2tCR2RsZz09

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Meeting ID: 938 5160 5602

Passcode: 743327

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Offering up a preview to the next First Friday gathering for the Facilities & Operations Community of Practice… While we typically have an open discussion flow, for December we? have invited Kyle Moore from Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville to discuss responses he received from a recent posting on Pop Ups in the Union or responses… Read more

Good afternoon!

I am looking for links you may have on your website that outlines:
* cost for things like up lights, wireless microphones, sound/soundboards, etc.
* cost you may charge for services in your building, in other buildings on campus, off campus locations

We are looking to update our pricing structure/fees.
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Brad –
1. We have 6 “as is” meeting rooms that we do not adjust. We have one larger meeting room, besides our ball rooms that can be customized.
2. See above.
3. We charge set up fees for departments and off-campus clients. We do not charge student orgs if the event is just for their group (i.e. weekly meetings), if outside folks are invited, then… Read more

Just a reminder… our First Friday Facility Forum will take place Friday, November 4 at 2 pm CST.

Join us for a general discussion on whatever is happening in your world! If you have new equipment, share a picture! Have a problem you’d like to crowd-source solutions for – stop in! Want to know what happened in the picture – stop by – good story!

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Kathleen –
I have used the following videos, along with discussion for these topics:

Bomb Threat –What to Do: Bomb Threat YouTube remove preview What to Do: Bomb Threat Demonstrates the procedures you should follow during a bomb threat and will help you prepare and react appropriately. Although a bomb threat… Read more

Up until this past Spring, our Information and Ticket desk also was a postal substation. We were paid a flat fee by the post office to run it. We sold stamps and took in packages to be mailed.

Through our ticketing system, we also sell tickets for off-campus entities, trips sponsored by departments and student organizations, and for our… Read more

I am looking to replenish our pipe and drape inventory. Two questions for you all:

* do you have a recommended company I should utilize?
* how do you price your rental of these items?

Feel free to either respond here for all to see or to my email: slebow@uwsp.edu

Thank you!

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Where has July gone? I don’t know about you, but I could use about another 4 weeks to my summer!

Just a reminder to add the First Friday of August (August 5) on your calendar at 2 pm CST to join other Community members to discuss all thing Facilities & Operations. Bring pictures for Show ‘n Tell, let us know what you are working on, your… Read more

Couldn’t wait for our First Friday to do a little Show ‘n Tell!?

I’ve had a stanchion sitting in our repair room for several months… I had researched the possibility of buying a replacement attachment to no avail. And then I reached out to our terrific IT staff and they fabricated an attachment for me! Saved me from tossing the stanchion… Read more

I am in the process of hiring an event technician (supervisor of a student team, sound & light focused). I am NOT a tech person, but appreciate the need to ask tech specific questions (I do have an IT video person on the search & screen team). I am looking for tech focused interview questions that I could ask to help discern a candidate’s… Read more

Have you been meaning to stop in at a First Friday? We’d love to see you next Friday at 2 pm CST!

Bring pictures of new equipment, new spaces, new ideas! Bring your questions about procedures, products, or other topics. This is an open conversation to address questions and provide support.

Join from computer or mobile:

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What methods do you use to determine the prices of rental of equipment? I am looking to purchase a lighting console that will be around $13,000 and want to be thoughtful in how we set our lighting prices to help offset the cost and to plan for the eventual replacement.

Thank you!?

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Did you miss last week’s First Friday? We had a great time discussing:

* carts for bistro tables (with links for resources!)
* discussion on FT tech staff qualifications
* how to set room rates
* gaming room etiquette
* key access/box systems

Put the next First Friday on your calendar! Friday June 3 at 2 pm CST. Bring your questions (what’s on…

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Hang in there! April is almost over!!!?

Which means the Facilities & Operations First Friday is coming up!

Join us Friday May 6 at 2 pm CST.? Our new agenda item is “Show ‘n Tell.” Bring pictures of new equipment, art installations, swag, whatever that you have and share the details with the group!

See you next week!

Join from computer or mobile:

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Thanks to everyone that was able to join us for the ACUI Community of Practice Day ? we had so many join we had to have several different rooms!

?We wanted to let you know of the upcoming First Fridays so you can put them on your calendar so we can continue the great conversations!

Friday, April 1 (no foolin’!), 2 pm CST

Friday, May 6, 2 pm CST

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Join us Tuesday morning for the ACUI Facilities & Operations Community of Practice gathering!

9:45 – 10:30 am CST

Online Instructions: Url:?https://app.wonder.me?spaceId=26b7b98b-3a1a-471d-bb4d-e6aecd225a92
Login:?Join us on Wonder

See you there!

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Associate Director, University Centers
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Jennifer -?
We have the following excerpt attached to ALL of our reservation confirmations:

A 30-day cancellation notice is required for large meeting rooms (Legacy, Alumni, Laird). A $50 fee will be
charged to groups for less than a 30-day cancellation notice.

DUC Legacy Room, Room 211, 223, 374 & 378 contain self-serve projection (laptop… Read more

Greetings!

We have two SGA groups that are attached to University Centers operations/activities:

University Centers Advisory & Policy Board (UCAPB) – Student Government Association
http://www.uwsp.edu/sga/Pages/UWSPSGA-UniversityCentersAdvisoryandPolicyBoard…?

And

Policy Advisory Committee for Student Organizations (PACSO)… Read more

Happy Chilly Monday (at least it is chilly in central Wisconsin!)!

?I’m writing to encourage you to join the Facilities & Operations Virtual Community of Practice Day on Tuesday, March 8 from 10:45 ? 11:30 am EST! We will be sending a link to the meeting platform (Wonder) in a later message, but we wanted to get this on your calendar!

If you…

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Thanks for getting the ball rolling, Jason!

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Susan LeBow
Associate Director, University Centers
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
Stevens Point WI
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-08-2022 07:15
From: Jason Levy
Subject: Silent Auction and More!

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Hi everyone,

We are hoping to contribute an auction item to the Annual Conference’s silent auction on behalf of our Facilities & Operations COP, and we need you! Introducing?
The $1 Challenge

• Yep, that’s it! Just $1.00 per person!
• If you are interested in participating, please send your dollar via Venmo to @Braden-Kuznia
• If you would like…

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Looking for your favorite vendors for bistro tables AND pictures of how you store the tables.

Thank you!

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Susan LeBow
Associate Director, University Centers
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
Stevens Point WI
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We use Duralite tables.

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Susan LeBow
Associate Director, University Centers
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
Stevens Point WI
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-04-2022 10:55
From: Dave Timmann
Subject: Light Weight Tables

We are interested in purchasing… Read more

I am looking to purchase sign stands (like this https://www.allendisplay.com/Curved-Sign-Holder-11-x-17-Portrait-Landscape-Orientation-Silver?sc=8&category=138) and some bistro tables. Looking for vendor recommendations on either product.

Thanks and look forward to seeing everyone at the First Friday conversation!

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We are looking to renovate our largest ballroom. I am looking for your favorite flooring options. It currently has hardwood flooring and due to any number of reasons (poor install, cleaned improperly, hvac issues, etc.) the floor buckles.

This is a high use, high traffic room that is often used for high profile events.? The floor needs to… Read more

Laura –
We have several display cases (Centercase for Art) in our building. It is for student artwork. I will try to attach the pd for the student staff person who organizes this programming space (otherwise, please email me and I’ll send it to you).

One of the “challenges” we encounter is that we do not censor the material that goes up AND we… Read more