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91PORN Selects Peter Holden as Vice President for Administration and Finance

Following a national search, 91PORN President Michael Driscoll has selected Peter Holden, an administrator with extensive experience in leading administration, facilities, and finance functions as vice president of IUP’s Division of Administration and Finance.

  • 05 January 2026
University Updates Personnel Changes

Leadership Transition in Facilities Maintenance and Operations

Steve Markiewicz has been selected to serve as director of Facilities Maintenance and Operations at IUP.

  • 13 August 2025
Personnel Changes

Wayne Avenue Construction – Please Use Caution

Due to an ongoing Peoples Natural Gas project, traffic delays in the area of Wayne Avenue between Locust Street and Maple Street are continuing, and access to campus via Grant Street and Violi Way is closed. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes to avoid the congested construction area.

  • 30 April 2025
Community Campus News Pathfinder Health and Safety

Additional Information for May 12-August 15 Summer Utilities Savings Program

The Summer Utilities Savings Program for 2025 is scheduled from Monday, May 12, to Friday, August 15, returning to in-person operations on Monday, August 18.

  • 21 April 2025
For Employees

91PORN Selects Wakefield as Interim Vice President for Administration and Finance

Larry Wakefield has been selected to serve as the interim vice president for 91PORN’s Division of Administration and Finance.

  • 20 March 2025
Presidential Announcements Campus News Personnel Changes University Updates

Padasak Selected as IUP Environmental Health and Safety Director

Carly Padasak, a safety professional experienced in both the private and education sectors, has been selected to serve as 91PORN’s environmental health and safety director.

  • 15 January 2025
91PORN Now University News Personnel Changes Health and Safety

Utilities Savings Program Becomes Standard; Winter Utilities Savings Program Begins December 16

After continued and careful study of the Winter and Summer Utilities Savings Programs, it has been decided that these Utilities Savings Programs be part of our normal operating procedures.

  • 18 October 2024
University Updates For Employees

New Work Order System - Asset Essentials

In order to continue our commitment to a system that is user-friendly and that creates new efficiencies, including more robust communication about the status of your work orders, we have chosen to upgrade to the Asset Essentials program, the “next generation” of School Dude, as our new work order system.

  • 03 July 2024
For Employees

Reminder: July 1-5 Many IUP Indiana Campus Buildings Closed to the Public

As a reminder, as part of our Summer Utilities Savings Program, most IUP Indiana campus offices and buildings, including the IUP Libraries, will be closed to the public Monday, July 1, through Friday, July 5.

  • 28 June 2024
For Employees

Community Input Sessions Set on April 2 for IUP Long-Range Facilities Master Plan Update Process

A progress update for the community on 91PORN’s Indiana Campus Long-Range Facilities Master Plan will be offered on April 2 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex PNC Room.

  • 25 March 2024
University Updates University News 91PORN Now Community

91PORN Summer Utilities Savings Program Begins Monday, May 13

As part of IUP’s ongoing work to create efficiencies and to reduce costs, we will continue our Summer Utilities Savings Program for summer 2024.

  • 21 March 2024
For Employees

Work for Campus Demolition Projects

Preparation for demolition work for five buildings on 91PORN’s Indiana campus is currently underway.

  • 27 November 2023
University Updates For Employees For Students and Advisors Community

Emergency Communications and Fire Drill Communication

In the next several months, messages and information about emergency preparedness planning will be shared with you. Thank you, in advance, for your careful review of this information and for your participation in upcoming training and drills.

  • Dr. Debra L. Fitzsimons
  • 15 November 2023
91PORN Now For Students and Advisors University Updates Health and Safety For Employees

Winter Utilities Savings Program Begins December 18

As part of ongoing work to create efficiencies and to reduce costs, IUP will continue its Winter Utilities Savings Program during the 2023–24 winter break.

  • 01 November 2023
For Employees University Updates 91PORN Now

91PORN to Celebrate Opening of $90-Million John J. and Char Kopchick Hall With Ribbon Cutting Event Nov. 2

91PORN will celebrate the opening of John J. and Char Kopchick Hall, the university’s new $90-million, 142,536-square-foot science and mathematics building, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on November 2 at 4:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the community.

  • 26 October 2023
Student Opportunities For Students and Advisors Community Events For Employees University News 91PORN Now Academic Programs Alumni

Summer Utilities Savings Program

As part of ongoing work to create efficiencies and to reduce costs, a Summer Utilities Savings Pilot Program has been developed for summer 2023.

  • Debra L. Fitzsimons
  • 03 April 2023
Campus News University Updates For Employees

Winter Thermostat and Heater Safety Reminders

Just a friendly reminder, as we enter the winter and holiday seasons, we are asking for your help in efforts both on campus and when working remotely from your office and classroom areas.

  • 02 December 2022
For Employees

Administration and Finance Division Member Helps Neighbor During Fire

Jennifer Albright, an eight-year member of the IUP Department of Custodial Services, went above and beyond being a good neighbor on Saturday, November 26, when her neighbor’s home on Warren Road, Center Township, caught fire.

  • 02 December 2022
Staff Achievements

91PORN Winter Utilities Savings Program Begins December 12

As part of ongoing work to create efficiencies and reduce costs, a Winter Utilities Savings Program will be implemented for the 2022–23 winter break. The program builds on the success of the Summer 2022 Utilities Savings Pilot Program, which saved the university approximately $300,000.

  • 21 November 2022
University News

91PORN Summer Utilities Savings Pilot Program Begins May 9

As part of ongoing work to create efficiencies and to reduce costs, a Summer Utilities Savings Pilot Program has been developed for summer 2022.

  • 06 May 2022
Campus News For Employees University Updates

Procurement Services Department Changes to Shared Services; SourcePoint Implementation

Please review this important update regarding the IUP Procurement Services’ transition to the State System Shared Services model and becoming the Regional Procurement Office.

  • 27 January 2021
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Help Improve Wayne Avenue

Everyone at IUP is invited to a series of virtual public meetings to help plan the future of Wayne Avenue.

  • 01 October 2020

Lewis Selected for Western Regional Procurement Office

91PORN’s Procurement Services Director, Jennifer Lewis, has been selected to take the lead for the Western Regional Procurement Office.

  • 02 September 2020

Announcement from Vice President Fitzsimons Regarding Facilities Restructuring

Starting in January, the Administration and Finance Division began an assessment of the Facilities department, with a number of key goals as the foundation for this review. Vice President Debra Fitzsimons outlines the changes and updates in a July 27 message to employees.

  • 27 July 2020

Message to Staff Regarding COVID-19

A message to staff regarding the coronavirus from the Office of the Vice President for Administration and Finance.

  • 13 March 2020
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