Decarbonizing UW operations is a big job that involves rebuilding the campus energy infrastructure, and it will take nearly a decade to complete. But it just got a boost from an unexpected source.
Right now, the UW burns natural gas to create steam and heat campus, emitting greenhouse gases. The University is at the beginning of an effort to decarbonize its energy system, called the…
Student employees are an important part of the UW Facilities (UWF) family, with more than 90 working in varied functions across the department. Hands-on learning opportunities include helping customers at the UW Surplus store, educating the UW…
Kye Lee, a UW custodian at the Physics/Astronomy Building, began his journey learning English almost 60 years ago, as a schoolboy in South Korea. Like many students who learn from textbooks, his reading comprehension skills were good, but he had…
The UW's Distinguished Staff Award (DSA) is the University's highest staff honor, recognizing employees who exemplify excellence in collaboration, innovation, impact, career achievement, and diversity, equity and inclusion. Winners of the DSA are…