They Kept Campus Going Over Winter Break

When the hustle of the fall semester gives way to winter break, the work doesn’t slow down for many UW–Madison employees, including Housing staff! Meet some of the workers who make sure that buildings stay warm, residents stay safe, recreational facilities continue to serve the public, and plant life continues to thrive even while students are on break.

Employee Award Nominations Close Soon!

There's only one week left to submit nominations for the Housing Employee Awards! These awards recognize individuals and teams who embody University Housing’s core values and exhibited outstanding service throughout 2023. Make a colleague's day by showing you value and appreciate their work. Nominations close next Wednesday, January 31.

Find Community on Campus

Communities play a central role in the human experience and serve as an entry for relationship-building. Strong communities provide critical points of connection and contribute to our values of belonging, care, collaboration, growth, and transformation. Check out the local and national organizations, shared by UW–Madison Equity, Inclusion and Employee Well-being, that you can join and participate in on campus to connect with community.

HR News

New Help Center for Transportation Questions

UW–Madison Transportation Services released a new web-based Help Center resource on the Transportation Services website. The Help Center aims to answer the most frequently asked questions that Transportation Services receives from the UW community. Currently, the Help Center is parking-focused, with more information about active/alternative modes planned for the near future. The new Help Center has information for new employees, visitors, parking permit applicants, event-goers, and those with questions about accessible parking, and it's a great resource for anyone who wants a refresher on parking at UW.

Housing In-Person Active Threat Response Training

The Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration (VCFA) is partnering with the UWPD to offer in-person Active Threat Response Training to all staff in 2024, and you are highly encouraged to participate! There is one more training for Housing staff happening on February 5 at the Carson Gulley Upper Program Room. Cultural & Linguistic Services will be not be present for this event.

A Resounding Success for Partners in Giving

Since 1973, the Partners in Giving campaign has been successful only because of the hundreds of volunteers and thousands of donors who share their time and money generously. They make an incredible impact on our local and global community while making a difference in so many lives. This year, Partners in Giving brought in over $1,902,130 — $8,601 of which was contributed by Housing! $2,174 was raised from special events, $6,427 was in employee gifts, and Dining brought in $797 from their recent silent auction. Thank you for the time and passion that so many of you dedicated to this annual campaign.

MLK Symposium to Reflect on Dr. King's Legacy

Join campus in reflecting on the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. at the annual UW–Madison MLK Symposium on January 31. This year, writer and actress Anna Deavere Smith is joining us as the keynote speaker. The event provides an opportunity for campus to remember, learn, and act on lessons from King’s legacy of activism, equity, social justice, and community building.