Changes to Recycling

In an aim to increase efficiency, and after many operational changes and external service changes over the last few years, Housing is switching to a single-stream recycling model. This means all recyclables can now be placed in any blue recycling container, regardless of what the label currently reads. Help increase our recycling success rate and encourage better sustainability practices!

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Get acquainted (or reacquainted) with cybersecurity this month by taking the Cybersecurity Awareness Training. Required for all staff, this online training includes security best practices and information on your role in protecting the University's systems and data. The due date for all career and student employees to complete the training is December 1, 2022.

Partners in Giving, October 10 – November 30

Partners in Giving is the nationally-recognized state employee workplace fundraising campaign in Dane County, raising millions of dollars each year for over 500 charities. In 2021, Housing raised over $4,800, and this year, our goal is $10,000! Help improve lives here and around the world by being a Partner in Giving.

HR NEWS

Welcome, New Housing Employees!

Join us in welcoming several new employees in departments across the division!

Annual Benefits Enrollment Period

The Annual Benefits Enrollment (ABE) period for 2022 runs from Monday, September 26 – Friday, October 21. This is the only time of the year when you can make benefits changes unless you have a life event (marriage, birth of a child, divorce, employment change, etc.) that allows you to change your benefits. Changes made during this period will be effective January 1, 2023.

Political Activity Guidelines for the 2022 Election

As election day approaches, you might wonder just what is and isn’t allowed in terms of political campaign involvement on campus. Review general guidelines for employees and students who wish to engage in this important but regulated activity.

Updated COVID-19 Boosters Available at Campus Flu Shot Clinics

Students and employees can boost their immune systems and help keep campus healthy this fall with a flu vaccine and Pfizer bivalent booster, conveniently available together for no cost at vaccine clinics across campus this fall. Visit the UHS website for more information and to schedule your appointments today.