News for University Housing staff
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Congrats, Scott Seyforth!
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2024 Holiday Gift Guide
Looking for the perfect gift to give this holiday season? Check out the 2024 Holiday Gift Guide! Some brim with Badger spirit, some spring from artists’ gifted hands, while others stem from scientific research and discovery. All are uniquely UW-Madison.
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Partners in Giving - Thank you!
A special thank you to all Housing Employees who donated or participated in this year's Partners in Giving! We had a grand total of $6,995.53.
- Housing Special Events: - $927.53
- Donations - $5,833.00 including # GivingTuesday Event - $185.00
- Bucky Book incentive sales - $235.00 (we can sell books up through December 31!)
Upcoming Events:
- DCS Silent Auction, January 10, 2025
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PnG WiGobbles Trivia Winner!
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Congratulations to Amelia Roemer (Business Services), our Partners in Giving WiGobbles Trivia Winner!
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Acknowledge a Colleague for Their Dedication
Housing Employee Award season is coming up soon! Submit a nomination between Wednesday, January 1 and Friday, January 31. Awards will be presented at the Housing Breakfast on May 22, 2025 at the Kohl Center.
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UW Housing's 49th Gutterball
Mark your calendars for UW Housing's 49th Gutterball at Schwoegler's Park Towne Lanes on Friday, June 20, from 3:30 - 6:30pm. Plan ahead for your best team costumes and take home a prize!
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End of Semester Gatherings
There are three opportunities to catch up with coworkers before the holidays! Stop by one of the following for refreshments and good times:
- Friday, December 13: UA Community Center (139) from 1:00 - 2:00pm
- Monday, December 16: Overture Room (Gordon) from 2:00 - 3:00pm
- Tuesday, December 17: Upper Gulley Program Room from either 2:00 - 3:00pm or 7:30 - 8:30pm
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Dining Hours During Winter Break
If you're a frequent dining-market-lunch-goer, you may want to pack food from home for portions of winter break! All markets will be closed from December 21 - January 1. Then weekdays on January 2 - 11, the Flamingo Runs in Four Lakes and Gordon will be open from 10am - 5pm and Starbucks will open 7am - 2pm. January 12 - 17, Four Lakes and Gordon Ave Markets will open under modified hours as will Starbucks and Shake Smart. Regular semester dining hours will resume on January 18.
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Active Shooter Response Training
All staff are highly encouraged to participate in this training!
The UW-Madison Police Department conducts this Active Shooter Response Training module, of which will review the skills needed to survive a violent event. The focus is on situational awareness, decision making and the Run, Hide, Fight method of dealing with an active threat. The training incudes research results, data from survivors and practical simulations to re-enforce the material. This training also educates staff on the UWPD response, WiscAlerts, and other key safety information.
Our instructors are experienced law enforcement trainers whose main goal is to share tactics and techniques that can and will help you survive a crisis- specifically, to survive and active shooter incident.
As you complete this training: What you do matters, and we encourage you to remember these three key steps: RUN, HIDE, and FIGHT.
Stay tuned for opportunities to take this training “in person” in 2025.
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HR News
Welcome, New Housing Employees!
Join us in welcoming new staff who joined the team in November.
Jared Martin, UHF
Shativia Carter, DCS
Lloyd Hogan, UHF
Ali Ulgur, UHF
Leticia Donar, DCS
Sowmya Vudaru, UA
Star Lang-Curtis, DCS
Purna Limbu, UHF
Parking Updates
New Remote Parking Lot 204 Opened West of Campus
Lot 204, a new remote parking lot near west campus and UW Hospitals and Clinics, is now open. It is located at 3500 University Avenue and is served by a shuttle which stops near lakeshore residence halls and runs from 5:45am – 8:00pm. Applications are now open and will be accepted on a rolling basis through spring 2025. Annual cost is $618 and will be prorated by date of purchase. Transportation Services is also waiving the $25 fee to exchange any existing UW permits for a Lot 204 permit. Learn more at transportation.wisc.edu.
Annual Permit Availability
Transportation Services currently has multiple baselot, flex, and park & ride parking permits available without a waitlist. Applications are still required. For more information on available permits, visit the Transportation Services Annual Permit Availability page.
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