The Distinguished Staff Award is the UW's highest staff honor. Meet the UWF staff nominated for the award this year and learn about what they do, what inspires them and their reflections on receiving this honor. Read their stories.
DEI SURVEY COMING IN MAY
The latest DEI Survey will be available May 13 through 31. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) remains at the forefront of UWF's strategic initiatives. Your feedback directly influences the actions and initiatives UWF implements to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. Stay tuned for more information on how to access and complete the survey, starting May 13.
TEAM SPOTLIGHT
On April 18, the Safety team hosted a PPE Open House at the UWF Training Center. The 150 UWF staff who stopped by got the chance to browse equipment and talk with 13 vendors and five campus partners — as well as enjoy a raffle, giveaways, activities and snacks. This open house was the first since the pandemic, and the Safety team plans to host an open house on a different safety topic each year.
"We really want everyone to walk away with safety foremost in their minds and with the knowledge that we care about them," said Chris Pennington with UWF. "We're doing this for you so that you can have what you need to do your job as safely as possible and go home the way you came."
PARTNER RESOURCES UPDATE
STEPPING STONES ALUMNI EMAIL LIST
Past participants of Stepping Stones for Success should look out for messages sent out to the alumni email list. Partner Resources is creating a plan based on feedback from graduates and is excited to use the list to share opportunities for continued learning, promotional pathways and other valuable resources. This initiative ensures alumni will stay connected and well-informed, helping them to further their careers and personal development.
CAMPUS CONNECTION
Hazing prevention
Visit the new Hazing Prevention website for important information on policies, practices, services and programs to prevent hazing at the UW. Required training will begin for UW faculty, staff and student employees in autumn quarter 2024.
UW Fitness Day
UW Fitness Day, the campus-wide workout at Husky Stadium, is on May 8! Come together with the UW community and coaches from the Whole U and UW Athletics. The first 1,000 to arrive will receive a t-shirt, headband and a pair of dumbbells.
UW-wide survey on AI
Can artificial intelligence make your job easier? Take a short survey and share your ideas with UW leadership about how AI can improve campus life and work.
PET OF THE MONTH
Shrimp
Owner: Alfonso Escobar, Maintenance Mechanic Lead, Shop 25
"I don't know how to swim. I have a friend who's a diver, and he told me about diving. When I watch the shrimp, I can imagine how nice it is when you’re diving. I want to learn to swim better, but if I cannot swim, I can just watch them. It’s another world."
RECOGNITION
Kudos Kudos and thanks to those in the Building Services Department and Maintenance & Construction who helped with the vandalism that occurred at the HUB on April 5.
Appreciation and gratitude to all who took part in the move of UWF staff from the University District Building to UW Tower.
Welcome Welcome to our newest employees: Spencer Grover, Locksmith Shop 34, Maintenance & Construction; Moxie Harris, Custodian Area E, Building Services; Vahid Khastou, Construction Project Manager Shop 52, Maintenance & Construction; Zack O'Rourke, Waste Collector, Building Services; Jiyoung Park, Custodian Area D, Building Services; Jonathan Pruiett, Data and Process Analyst, Asset Management; Tiffany Walker, Truck Driver 2, Transportation Services; Marrianna Weishaupt, Gardener 2 Shop 10, Maintenance & Construction
Promotions Congratulations to the following people on their new roles: Bryan Kapski, Procurement Specialist, Finance & Administration; Jesse Malinowski, Electrician Lead Shop 15, Maintenance & Construction
Retirements Lastly, a very sincere thanks to recent retirees John Carroll (20 years) and Thomas Southas (20 years).
