The Summer All-Hands meeting is Thursday, August 8 – add it to your calendar. There will be a BBQ sandwich bar, team building activities and representatives from the Whole U, UW WorkLife, UW Retiree Association (UWRA), WA Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and the Carter Development Group (CDG). Plus, a cornhole tournament – sign up here!
TEAM SPOTLIGHT
In June, the UW Recycling team enjoyed a tour of the University District Food Bank, which the team partners with for SCRAM (Student Cleanup, Recycle and Moveout). UW Recycling and UW Housing & Food Services organize the end-of-year SCRAM event to divert students’ unwanted items from ending up in the landfill. In 2024, the U District Food Bank collected 642 pounds of food from SCRAM.
The tour of the food bank, which sits on NE 50th St. and Roosevelt Way NE, included a visit to the 2,000-square-foot rooftop garden. The garden provides fresh produce, including herbs, veggies, fruits and even edible flowers, for the community.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
YOUR VOICE MATTERS – SPRING SURVEY RESULTS The results of the Your Voice Matters survey, shared via email on July 19, identified three areas/issues, including an increased need for psychological safety, diversity of voices and increasing participation. For more details and actions being taken, visit Spring 2024 results.
NEW FAIR COALITION LOGO!
The Facilities Action for Inclusion & Respect (FAIR) Coalition is your chance to advance equity and inclusion at UWF. The program will amplify voices and showcase the talents and skills of all involved. More information about joining FAIR coming soon! #FacilitatingChange
CAMPUS CONNECTION
UW PHOTO DAY
Gather your family, friends and pets for UW Photo Day on Aug. 10 and 11, and get free portraits on campus taken by photography pros. Join as a volunteer and receive early, dedicated photography and a thank you gift.
DISCOUNTED UW FOOTBALL TICKETS
A new season of Husky Football is right around the corner with a new coach and new conference, but the same purple pride. Get discounted tickets to five home games this fall through The Whole U.
ALASKA AIRLINES
ELITE STATUS
UW employees have a faster way to earn elite status on the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan™ program. Sign up to take advantage of the benefits. Alaska Airlines is proud to be the official airline of the UW.
PARTNER RESOURCES UPDATE
The University of Washington Combined Fund Drive is the UW's employee giving campaign, and it allows employees to make a gift to more than 4,700 participating nonprofits of their choice through payroll deduction. Over the last year, the UW community raised nearly $2 million to help make lives better.
For the past three years, Laura Salish has served as the Combined Fund Drive campaign coordinator for UWF. Thank you, Laura, for your excellent service!
It’s time to appoint a new campaign coordinator for UWF. As a volunteer campaign coordinator, you are responsible for running and promoting the campaign locally in your unit or department. You will have the opportunity to participate in training and work with a campaign assistant to help with planning and executing your campaign.
If you are interested in being UWF's Combined Fund Drive campaign coordinator, click here to learn more about being a campaign coordinator and fill out this form to apply.
PET OF THE MONTH
Rudy, 12-year-old chihuahua-pug mix
Owner: Bryan Kapski, procurement specialist
"Rudy is very stubborn, opinionated and wonderful. He loves blueberries, peanut butter and his toys, in that order. He was a stray from Riverside, CA, so he hates the rain. He’s just the best."
RECOGNITION
Welcome Welcome to our newest employees: Emily Adams, Sustainability Project Engagement Specialist, Asset Management; Marc Augustin, Window Washer 2,Building Services; Miguel Castellano, Utility Worker 2, Transportation Services; Nate Cienfuegos, Program Coordinator Shop 25, Maintenance & Construction; Tamara Erickson, Facilities Planning and Account Manager, Asset Management; Barret Isaacs, Electrician Shop 15, Maintenance & Construction; Elizabeth Larios Mendez, Electrician Shop 15, Maintenance & Construction; Jim Morrison, Analyst, Finance & Administration; Mickey Norton, Plumber/Pipe/Steamfitter Shop 43, Maintenance & Construction; James Parsley, Industrial Hygienist 2, Maintenance & Construction; Benjamin Pelegrino, Maintenance Mechanic 2 Shop 16, Maintenance & Construction; Sharon Scott, Custodian Area F, Building Services; David Suom, Maintenance Mechanic 2 Shop 17, Maintenance & Construction; Jorge Torres, Electrician Shop 15, Maintenance & Construction
Promotions Congratulations to the following people on their new roles: Andy Clark, Maintenance & Construction Coordinator A Shop 52, Maintenance & Construction; Jim Dorsey, Power Plant Operating Engineer 2, Maintenance & Construction; Shane Eazor, Maintenance Construction Coordinator A, Maintenance & Construction; Matt Hulsey, Control Technician Lead Shop 34, Maintenance & Construction; Cody Mills, Power Plant Operating Engineer 2, CEUO; Leah Quezada, Employee Relations Manager, Partner Resources.
Retirements A very sincere thanks to recent retirees Major Brown (7.5 years), Pheng Keopraseurt (21 years), Chiempongh Saechao (21 years), Ed Sedlak (39 years) and Todd Timberlake (14 years).
In memoriam We mourn the loss of Jean Hushebeck, Director of Finance, Finance & Administration.
