Congratulations to the 2024 graduates of Stepping Stones for Success, UWF's leadership program! Read on the blog how this year's graduates used the program to envision change in their personal and professional lives.
Applications for the 2025 class will open starting Monday, Dec. 16. Details below.
TEAM SPOTLIGHT
More than 20 groups and shops within UWF collaborated with the UW School of Dentistry as part of the school’s accreditation process. To get ready for the November inspection, UWF staff did work inside and outside the school building to refresh the school facilities. Read more and view pictures.
PARTNER RESOURCES UPDATE
STEPPING STONES 2025
Applications for UWF's leadership program for nonsupervisory staff will open on Dec. 16 and stay open until Jan. 31. Classes will begin in late February and run through November 2025. Reach out to steppingstones@uw.edu if you have questions or concerns. More information about the program and application process is at the Stepping Stones website.
CAMPUS CONNECTION
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS TRAINING
This virtual training on Wednesday, Dec. 11 teaches safety awareness, strategies to avoid unsafe environments and tips for empowerment.
BASKETBALL DISCOUNTS
Cheer on the Dawgs! UW Athletics is offering staff discounted tickets to upcoming UW Men's and Women's Basketball games.
DISTINGUISHED STAFF AWARD
The deadline to nominate individuals or teams for the Distinguished Staff Award is Dec. 13. This is the UW's highest honor for staff.
PET OF THE MONTH
Virgil Earp, goat
Owner: Eric Johnson, Associate Director, Transportation Services
Virgil and his three siblings are "the Earp brothers — Wyatt and Virgil and Morgan. We lost one unfortunately, and he was Doc ... [Virgil and Morgan] are twins. Wyatt kind of protects them. And then when they bed down at night, the twins always lie next to each other and cuddle, which is kind of cool."
If you'd like your pet to be featured, emailmistysr@uw.edu.
RECOGNITION
Welcome Welcome to our newest employees: Alex Tresselt, Control Technician HVAC, Campus Energy/Utility Operations; Brandon Bachko, Sheet Metal Mechanic Shop 14, Maintenance & Construction; Brogan Rabe, Carpenter Shop 54, Maintenance & Construction; Cicily Torres, Custodian Area C, Building Services; David Bullard, Construction Project Manager PDG, Asset Management; Desmond Young, Control Technician Power Plant, Campus Energy/Utility Operations; Dimitri Ramos, Power Plant Operating Engineer 1, Campus Energy/Utility Operations; Dustin Hawkins, Electrician High Voltage, Campus Energy/Utility Operations; Ellen Oxley, Roofer Shop 18, Maintenance & Construction; Gregory Dufel, Assistant Director PDG, Asset Management; Jade Marvil, Facilities Project Engineer/Architect, Asset Management; James Sigala, Parking Specialist, Transportation Services; Joe Kitka, Window Washer 2, Building Services; Ken Cartwright, Computer Services Consultant 1, Maintenance & Construction; Melissa Gipson, Parking Specialist, Transportation Services; Norma Coleman, Carpenter Shop 15, Maintenance & Construction; Patricia Gauthier, Electrician Shop 56, Maintenance & Construction; Patrick Madrigal, Window Washer 1, Building Services; Roger Geldres, Painter Shop 58, Maintenance & Construction; Tristan Kuhlman, Mason/Plasterer Shop 54, Maintenance & Construction.
Promotions Congratulations to the following people on their new roles: Arne Nestegard, Manager of Program Ops Stores, Maintenance & Construction; Brian Stillman, Program Support Supervisor 1, Transportation Services; Eric Shen, Senior Computer Specialist, Business Innovation & Technology; Ternise Davis, Program Support Supervisor 2 Shop 17, Maintenance & Construction; Thomas Bain, Custodian Supervisor 1, Building Services.
Retirements A very sincere thanks to recent retirees Brahma Nand (21 years), Jeffrey Llantada (34 years), Okyong Kim (7.5 years) and Timothy Wayne (10.5 years).
