News for University Housing staff
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Gordon Renovations Begin
March 2026 - August 2026
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Starting this week, renovations begin at the Gordon Dining & Event Center to expand seating capacity, improve customer flow, and upgrade the dish room. Renovations will also include a remodel of the Flamingo Run convenience store and changes to some entrances. Gordon will remain open through the spring semester, but you may notice some noise, disruption, and service changes. The project is expected to be completed before Fall 2026 move-in.
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Housing Shout Out Video
The Housing Engagement and Recognition Team (HEaRT) would like to offer all UW Housing Staff an opportunity to be part of a fun Housing video segment that we plan to air during the Annual Housing Breakfast May 21 at Union South Varsity Hall.
The purpose of the video is to let staff recognize a co-worker or team, or to say something positive about working for the Division of Housing.
If you would like to participate, please register here for one of the following filming dates:
- Wednesday, March 18, 1-2pm in UA Community Center Room 135
- Thursday, March 19, 2-3pm in Witte Classroom #4 Room 106
- Friday, March 20, 2-3pm in Dejope Conference Room 1112
We welcome shout outs in Chinese, Hmong, English, Nepali, Spanish and Tibetan. These will be captioned for the audience. Contact akramper@wisc.edu with any questions.
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Housing Breakfast Staff Photo Slideshow
Upload your staff photos to be included in our annual Housing Breakfast photo slideshow. Show how you work hard and play hard at UW Housing! Photos you uploaded during HEaRT Housing Spirit Week, Wear Pink, and Halloween will already be included.
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March Madness 2026 Bracket Challenge
Do you think your March Madness bracket this year will be a slam dunk? The Housing Engagement and Recognition Team (HEaRT) invites you to participate in the annual March Madness Bracket Challenge for both the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments! Check your inbox for an email with more details on how to play.
Click here to enter in the Men’s Bracket Challenge.
- Group ID: 367
- Password: UW-Housing
Click here to enter in the Women’s Bracket Challenge.
- Group ID: 320
- Password: UW-Housing
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MMR Vaccine Clinic
University Health Services (UHS) is hosting a late-night measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine clinic for employees who are unprotected against measles or unsure of their vaccination status. The clinic is scheduled for Thursday, March 5, 11 p.m. to Friday, March 6 at 1 a.m. at the Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC). Free parking will be available in Lots 74 and 82.
Employees should bring their Wiscard and insurance information. Language support will be available in Spanish, Hmong, Tibetan, Chinese, and Nepali. Appointments are recommended, but drop-in vaccinations are available. Employees can make an appointment at go.wisc.edu/late-night-mmr-clinic.
A text message will be sent providing more information to employees who subscribe to our WhatsApp Campus Information Groups in English, Spanish, Hmong, Tibetan, Chinese and Nepali. Although any employee may attend the clinic, this information will be of special interest to second and third shift employees
Thank you for your assistance in sharing this important information for those who don’t have immediate access to computers.
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Save the Date
UW Housing's 50th Gutterball
Mark your calendars for the Golden Anniversary! We are celebrating 50 years of Gutterball at Dream Lanes on Thursday, May 14, from 4pm - 6:30pm. Theme is Badger red and white, and GOLD! Registration will open April 14.
Housing Breakfast and Awards
Don't forget about award season! Housing Employee Awards will be presented at the Housing Breakfast on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at Union South Varsity Hall from 7:30am-10am.
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HR News
Welcome staff newcomers to Housing in February!
- William Neuser, DCS
- Tyler Cole, DCS
- Angi Arroyo Hidalgo, UHF
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Free resources to help employees lead with purpose
Learning and Talent Development offers UW–Madison employees free professional development opportunities designed to help them lead with purpose, align actions with values, and strengthen team engagement:
- Fully Prepared to Lead
- Principles of Supervision and Management
- Personal Brand and Leadership Awareness
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Employee Wellness Network News!
You and your covered spouse could each earn $150 by mid-October! Please note that incentives are taxable income. Need assistance? Contact Alicia at benefits@ohr.wisc.edu.
- Health Assessment
- Health Check Activity
- Well-Being Activity
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Leave Swap Policy Update
UW-Madison has updated their Sick, Vacation, and Personal and Legal Holidays policies regarding leave swaps.
Moving forward, any leave swaps with these leave types (sick, vacation, personal and legal holiday) must be completed by the end of the second pay period following the absence, or before the end of the fiscal year (June 30), whichever is sooner.
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