A view of Husky Stadium from Lake Washington
• Rubi Ortiz

The 2018 Special Olympics USA Games are almost here, and the University of Washington is proud to serve as a primary venue. From the day the athletes move in to the opening ceremony on July 1 at Husky Stadium and through the whole weeklong schedule of events that follows, expect to see a lot more new faces around campus. Please be aware of the following parking and traffic changes and how they might impact your daily commute from Tuesday, June 26 to Sunday, July 8.

ASUW bike shop representative and bicyclist at mobile bike shop
• Elizabeth Bastian

May means summer is right around the corner - but for Huskies, it also means Bike Everywhere Month is finally here!

Annual Renewal thumbnail image
• Thomas Roselyn
Nominees lined up during DSA reception in the HUB ballroom.
• Allison Nitch

June 4 update: Facilities Services is pleased to announce that Jerrett Roberge is one of the 2018 Distinguished Staff Award recipients. Learn more about him and his fellow DSA recipients through The Whole U Spotlight.

 

Candid photos of SSSP class
• Allison Nitch

In collaboration with the Facilities Services Training Center, Building Service Department officially began its fourth year of The Stepping Stones for Success Program (SSSP) in January 2018. The program’s nine-month-long format is designed to develop leaders and provide valuable skills for job advancement opportunities.

SR 520 bridge trail opening
• Thomas Roselyn
Burke-Gilman Trail construction
• Thomas Roselyn
Rider on the Burke-Gilman Trail
• Thomas Roselyn
Dispenser container stocked with feminine products mounted to tiled wall in restroom
• Allison Nitch

The Building Services Department (BSD) officially launched a pilot program in June providing free feminine products within select restrooms on the University of Washington campus in Seattle.

• Alicia Halberg

The West Campus Utility Plant (WCUP) serves as an extension of the University’s Power Plant, providing additional cooling and emergency power to the University’s expanding collection of research buildings in the southwest corner of campus.