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.
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.
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.
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.
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.