News for University Housing staff
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Spring Sweep
Save the Date: Housing Spring Sweep on April 15!
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The University Housing Sustainability Committee invites you to participate in the 2026 Spring Sweep! In the spirit of Housing’s “stewardship” core value, this is an opportunity to exchange surplus or unwanted items between Housing departments before sending them to SWAP.
The Spring Sweep free exchange will be Wednesday, April 15, from 10:00AM - 4:00PM in the Holt Program Room. But it’s not too early to start spring cleaning! Items can be dropped off at the Ogg dock, Holt dock, or UA Facilities Warehouse beginning Monday, March 30.
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ROSE Award Winners
The following student employees have been chosen to receive a Recognition of Outstanding Student Employee (ROSE) Award from the Division of University Housing. Student employees are nominated by their supervisors for outstanding, overall work performance and individual contributions to the division. We had 39 nominees this year!
We will recognize their exceptional service with University Housing during National Student Employment Week (April 12- April 18, 2026).
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Housing Recognized with Administrative Improvement Awards
Two initiatives in University Housing received 2026 Administrative Improvement Awards, sponsored by Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Rob Cramer, in March. The two Housing projects recognized were Green Gains: Recycling Audit for Cost Savings (in partnership with the Office of Sustainability) and the Dining & Culinary Services Food Waste Prevention Initiative. The Administrative Improvement Awards recognize outstanding work and commitment to enhanced service delivery, process development and redesign, increased efficiency, cost savings, and overall administrative improvements. Congratulations to all the Housing staff involved in these initiatives!
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Housing Breakfast Staff Photo Slideshow
Today is the last day to upload your staff photos to be included in our annual Housing Breakfast photo slideshow!
Please upload your photographs here to be included on Thursday, May 21 at Union South. Photos you uploaded during HEaRT Housing Spirit Week, Wear Pink, and Halloween will already be included!
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Housing Shout Out Video Submissions
We are extending the shout out submission date through Friday, April 3! Record and upload your own video here. These segments will be edited together and shared during the Annual Housing Breakfast on May 21 at Memorial Union South Varsity Hall.
We welcome shout outs in Chinese, Hmong, English, Nepali, Spanish and Tibetan. Questions? Contact akramper@wisc.edu.
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Dining Market Closures
Please note that all dining markets will be closed on May 11 and May 14 for Dining’s manager retreat and training day. On May 21, Rheta’s will be closed during breakfast service for the Housing Breakfast event and will reopen for lunch and dinner.
Summer dining hours begin on May 12, with Rheta’s Market open to the public. Other markets are open based on summer camps and conferences. Visit our online menu for daily hours.
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Save the Date
UW Housing's 50th Gutterball
Game on! We are celebrating 50 years of Gutterball at Dream Lanes on Thursday, May 14, from 4:00PM - 6:30PM. Theme is Badger red and white, and GOLD! Registration will open April 14.
Housing Breakfast and Awards
Award season is coming up! 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 March!
- Jean Paul Ramos, UHF
- Carlos Vargas-Lopez, UHF
- Josefa Perez Gonzalez, UHF
- Elizeth Morales Segundo, UHF
- Amada Almonte Mahuiztl, DCS
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