Nalox-ZONE Boxes Installed in University Housing

UW-Madison is partnering with Wisconsin Voices for Recovery through the Nalox-ZONE Program to provide free access to Nalox-ZONE boxes in University Housing. The boxes, which contain nasal spray naloxone, will allow someone to respond quickly to the signs of an opioid overdose. The 12 locations in Housing are paired with AEDs (devices to revive the heart during sudden cardiac arrest), offering students access to two potentially lifesaving resources in our buildings.

Creating Communities with Inclusive Language

As a continuation of last academic year's Inclusive Language Series, we're introducing some terms and resources for you to learn more about in an effort to create more inclusive communities. This week, we're starting with the basics—inclusive language and what it is.

Refer Someone to Work with Us!

Do you know someone that would be a perfect fit for the University Housing team? Refer someone and you can earn $500 for each person who is successfully hired! There is no limit on the number of referrals you can make. Ask people you refer to share your name at their interview.

HR NEWS

Have You Completed Your Required 2022 Trainings?

There are several trainings that staff are required to complete annually. These trainings include cybersecurity awareness, preventing sexual harassment and sexual violence, AllerTrain RA Training, and mandated reporting. If you're not sure what you've already completed, you can check your learning transcripts and registrations.

Partners in Giving Celebrates 50 Years

The 50th annual Partners in Giving campaign has kicked off! UW–Madison employees can donate to the local, national, and international charities of their choice to make a difference in the causes they care about. Housing is offering several special events throughout October and November to give, including a door prize event (where you could win a signed Green Bay Packers football or a Bucky Book) and a virtual game of Housing Guess Who!

Federal Student Loan Debt Relief Application is Live

If you have federal student loans, you can apply for debt relief. The application to do so is now live, is available in English and Spanish, and takes less than 5 minutes to complete!