News for University Housing staff
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Sustainability Highlights
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The Division of University Housing is working hard to continue promoting environmentally responsible and sustainable practices throughout the University. Check out some recent Housing Sustainability highlights!
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Sustainable Move-Out
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UW-Madison mobilizes for another successful and sustainable Move-Out in 2024! This year, University Housing worked with 174 volunteers to divert 162,556 pounds of waste from the landfill. This figure increased over 12,000 pounds from 2023, while total material heading to landfill decreased by 20,500 pounds. For more information, see this Move-Out summary from Housing Sustainability.
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Dining Farm Work Days
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The Dining Farm is in full swing for the 2024 growing season and we'd love to invite all Housing staff to stop by the farm for a visit or volunteer opportunity! Farm staff are available Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays throughout the summer and individuals or groups are encouraged to tour or help out for ~2 hour volunteer shifts, which include light weeding, planting, trellising, and harvesting at the on-campus 2-acre farm that supplies vegetables for Dining & Culinary Services. Please contact sustainability@housing.wisc.edu to get involved!
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2024 University Staff Recognition Award Winners
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Congratulations to the 10 University Staff members that have been recognized with 2024 University Staff Recognition Awards! These winners are recognized for achievements that include building collegiality with colleagues and students, dedication to craft, problem-solving, improving workplace culture and demonstrating leadership. The employees received their awards at a ceremony earlier this month.
Within University Housing, Barbara Peters received this award for her outstanding leadership in her position in food service at Rheta's Market in Chadbourne Residence Hall. Congratulations Barbara, your outstanding contributions to the division over the past 40 years are so appreciated and valued!
To learn more about the award winners, check out this article from UW-Madison News.
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HR News
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Welcome, New Housing Employees!
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Join us in welcoming new staff who joined the team in May and June!
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Dilia Rios, Facilities
Antonio Genis Allende, Facilities
Daniel Brodowsky, Dining & Culinary Services
Thomas Morelli, Dining & Culinary Services
Nima Sherpa, Facilities
Whitney Anderson, Residence Life
Keith Beck, Facilities
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Join us for Coffee & Convo
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Coffee & Convo is an ongoing community engagement program for Housing staff aimed at providing a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us rather than divide us. You’re invited! Join the Housing DEI Committee for our next Coffee & Convo about Allyship—What it is and what it isn't. Sessions will be hosted across Housing, and virtual sessions will be available in the future. For accommodations and future topic suggestions, please contact cleda.wang@housing.wisc.edu.
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Save the Date
Friday, June 28, 9–10am — Virtual on Zoom
Topic: Allyship—What it is and what it isn't
Meeting ID: 985 8491 9996
Passcode: 849479
Wednesday, July 10, 9–10am — University Apartments
Topic: TBD
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Campus-Area Traffic Delays During Summer
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Several new construction projects will begin immediately after commencement, joining multiple projects-in-progress on and near the UW–Madison campus. Prepare for your daily commute and review the projects that will cause roadway, sidewalk, and bicycle facility closures, as well as Madison Metro detours.
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