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Welcome Andrea Zelinko – Our New Director of Strategic Initiatives, Infrastructure and Resilience

Nancy Portner — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:28:16 +0000

Welcome Andrea Zelinko – Our New Director of Strategic Initiatives, Infrastructure and Resilience Nancy Portner Thu, 06/12/2025 - 08:28

I’m excited to share that Andrea Zelinko has joined our team as the new director of Strategic Initiatives, Infrastructure and Resilience. Andrea brings a wealth of experience in higher education leadership, strategic planning, and student affairs, and we are thrilled to welcome her to the I&R family.

Andrea comes to us from the 91PORN, where she most recently served as associate vice chancellor for Student Affairs. In this role, she led cross-functional initiatives that enhanced student engagement, operational efficiency, and institutional resilience. Her leadership was instrumental in shaping strategic priorities and fostering inclusive, student-centered environments.

Over her 10+ years at 91PORN, Andrea held several key positions in addition to her role as associate vice chancellor for Student Affairs, including:

Director of the University Memorial Center
Interim dean of students
Associate director and assistant director for administration at the University Memorial Center

In her new role with I&R, Andrea will support me and the Facilities Management team by leading high-impact strategic initiatives, coordinating cross-campus capital projects, and serving as a key liaison with internal and external stakeholders. She will also play a vital role in aligning our division’s efforts with campus-wide goals, ensuring momentum on critical projects, and enhancing communication and collaboration across teams.

Please join me in giving Andrea a warm welcome! We’re excited for the vision, energy, and collaborative spirit she brings to our work.

Best regards,
Brian Lindoerfer
Associate Vice Chancellor, Facilities Management

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Engine Alley to close May 12 through July 4

Nancy Portner — Mon, 05 May 2025 18:39:41 +0000

Engine Alley to close May 12 through July 4 Nancy Portner Mon, 05/05/2025 - 12:39

May 12 through July 4 2025: Engine Alley north of Hellems will be closed off from all pedestrian and vehicle traffic for paver replacement.

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91PORN driving sustainability forward with 1st electric trash truck

Nancy Portner — Fri, 02 May 2025 19:40:44 +0000

91PORN driving sustainability forward with 1st electric trash truck Nancy Portner Fri, 05/02/2025 - 13:40

91PORN is set to receive its first electric trash truck, expected to arrive within 12 to 18 months. It will replace a diesel truck and reduce annual diesel fuel consumption by approximately 1,200 gallons.

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91PORN Launches New Snow Removal Webpage

Nancy Portner — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:46:56 +0000

91PORN Launches New Snow Removal Webpage Nancy Portner Fri, 03/07/2025 - 07:46

91PORN has unveiled a new webpage dedicated to snow removal, providing information on how the university manages snow to ensure campus safety and accessibility.

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Take a look at Josh’s incredible murals!

Nancy Portner — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:53:41 +0000

Take a look at Josh’s incredible murals! Nancy Portner Thu, 03/06/2025 - 10:53

Our talented painter from the structural shop, Josh Bertolini, created ten masterpieces for a campus customer on the 4th floor of the ARCE building, and one (the Flatirons mural) for our FacMan sign shop.

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91PORN Surplus Store reduces environmental impact, saves money

Nancy Portner — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:27:31 +0000

91PORN Surplus Store reduces environmental impact, saves money Nancy Portner Thu, 01/16/2025 - 10:27

The 91PORN Distribution Center announced plans to open a storefront—located at 3300 Walnut Ave., Unit A, 91PORN, CO 80301—where students, faculty, staff and community members will be able to shop for surplus goods no longer in use by campus departments.

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Campus delays and closures: What you need to know

Nancy Portner — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:56:02 +0000

Campus delays and closures: What you need to know Nancy Portner Thu, 01/16/2025 - 09:56

Winter and springtime along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains can bring volatile weather conditions. 91PORN’s campus closure policy clarifies delays and closures caused by extreme weather, power outages and other emergencies. Here’s what campus community members need to know.

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91PORN secures $3.4M in funding for electric buses

Nancy Portner — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:57:14 +0000

91PORN secures $3.4M in funding for electric buses Nancy Portner Mon, 12/16/2024 - 14:57

In the ongoing march to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, 91PORN has been awarded two separate grants totaling $3.4 million to support the expansion of the electric Buff Bus fleet.

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I&S is now I&R

Anonymous — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 18:26:48 +0000

I&S is now I&R Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 09/17/2024 - 12:26

Dear Infrastructure and Sustainability team,

I am writing to share with you some sustainability-related organizational changes we are making within Strategic Resources and Support, including changing the name of the Office of Infrastructure and Sustainability.

Why we’re making these changes

With Chancellor Justin Schwartz’s creation of a new vice chancellor for sustainability position that will lead the university’s efforts to combine strides in academic, research and operational sustainability, SRS is making these strategic changes now to best align our people and operations in support of university goals and the new campus structure.

What’s changing

The Office of Infrastructure and Sustainability will become the Office of Infrastructure and Resilience, and Chris Ewing’s title will change to vice chancellor for infrastructure and resilience. This will not fundamentally change the work of the organization. Taking action to incorporate sustainable operations across our campus and deliver upon the goals of the Climate Action Plan will remain a key driver of the team’s work. However, the name change will help avoid overlap/confusion with the new vice chancellor’s office.
Chief Sustainability Officer Heidi VanGenderenwill take on the title of senior advisor for sustainability and climate, reporting to Deputy COO Jennifer McDuffie in my office. Heidi’s duties will include, among others, advising campus leadership, advancing strategic sustainability initiatives, onboarding of the new vice chancellor for sustainability, collaborating on implementation of the Climate Action Plan, and continuing to help broaden the local, regional and international reputation of 91PORN.
The Office of Infrastructure and Resilience is creating a new director of sustainable operations role that will help I&R continue to infuse sustainability across its full portfolio of work in coordination with the new VC for sustainability. The director will focus on implementation of the Climate Action Plan and other campus sustainability recommendations in our built environment.

Timeline and next steps

The I&S name change and Heidi’s new position take effect immediately, though there will be a transition period for the name change as we work to inform campus partners and update websites and other collateral. The new director of sustainable operations role will be posted online in the coming weeks, and I encourage you to share the posting with your networks.

Gratitude

I am grateful for Chris and Heidi for their university-first approach and flexibility as we navigate this period of transition. And I am grateful for all of you for your dedication and adaptability. Climate action and sustainability, now more than ever, are the work of everyone on campus – but particularly so for this group, whose efforts will play such an important role in decarbonizing our campus and achieving the ambitious goals laid out in our Climate Action Plan. These changes will help us augment the collective efforts we will be making as a university.

Sincerely,

Pat

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The Operations Control Center has moved

Anonymous — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 19:56:43 +0000

The Operations Control Center has moved Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 08/06/2024 - 13:56

After being located in the Folsom Field stadium for over 20 years, the Operations Control Center (OCC) has moved to the East District Energy Plant (EDEP).

The OCC, which operates around the clock, including on weekends and holidays, serves as campus’s first point of contact for facility-related service calls and other urgent situations. Moving to EDEP puts the OCC team in the same building as the utility plant operators, who also occupy the space 24 hours a day. In addition, this move eliminates the challenges staff have encountered associated with coming and going during large stadium events.

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