The Quad's Yoshino cherry trees may draw thousands to campus, but they are just one of the jewels that make up the campus tree canopy. Take a tour of other notable trees, from most interesting to most historic, with UWF gardener Theo Hoss, who leads monthly tours of UW trees.
FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY & UWF
Potential changes in federal or state funding may have an impact on the budget for UW and UWF. Starting Feb. 20, UWF interim Vice President Rod Worden has sent regular updates on this topic to all UWF staff. Find an archive of all UWF messages and a round-up of support resources from UW HR.
SAVE THE DATE
The UWF Safety Open House is on Wednesday, April 30. Win prizes and visit your favorite vendors from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Facilities Training Center. Release time is available for this event.
TEAM SPOTLIGHT
In January, Transportation Services completed safety improvements and other upgrades for the Central Parking Garage. These included the installation of roll-up doors, securing entry to buildings that touch the garage, improving ADA access, adding wifi and enhancing the surveillance system.
As part of this yearlong effort, Transportation Services staff worked in collaboration with teams inside UWF, such as the Project Delivery Group and CAAMS, and outside UWF, such as Campus Community Safety and building coordinators.
PARTNER RESOURCES UPDATE
WASHINGTON EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Washington Employee Assistance Program (WA EAP) is a free service available to all UW staff, their family and household members. It connects you with experts who can help you or your family navigate life’s challenges with counseling, legal advice, financial guidance, work-life solutions, traumatic incident response services and more.
Calls made to and/or appointments with WA EAP counselors are kept completely confidential. The University, including management and human resources, are not notified when an employee contacts WA EAP. To speak with someone toll-free and 24/7, call 1-866-598-3978.
CAMPUS CONNECTION
SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS
Celebrate the UW’s sustainability leaders! The Husky Sustainability Awards recognize individuals and teams who have made a sustainability impact. Submit your nomination by April 26.
FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH
Join expert-led webinars on budgeting, saving, credit and investing in this series brought to you by The Whole U. Gain practical tools, reduce financial stress and build lasting confidence.
SPRING SPORTS DISCOUNTS
Cheer on the Huskies this spring with discounted tickets to UW baseball and softball games, available through The Whole U.
Owner: Jodi Van Matre, Executive Assistant, Asset Management
"Life in our house is a full-fledged Bernese Mountain Dog amusement park! With six furry family members, each with their own hilarious quirks, there's never a dull moment. Life with six big, goofy, lovable 'lap dogs' might be a bit chaotic, but it’s also filled with endless love, laughter and a whole lot of fur (just ask the Roomba!)."
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RECOGNITION
Welcome Welcome to our newest employees: Robert Acevedo, Maintenance Mechanic 2 Shop 69, CEUO; Ethan Arnada, Facilities Operations Maintenance Specialist Shop 20, Maintenance & Construction; Soonkyo Bae, Custodian Area A, Building Services; Marisa Braziel, Assistant to the Director, Business Innovation & Technology; Robin Campbell, Custodian Area G, Building Services; Jongmin Choi, Custodian Area C, Building Services; Joseph Dillon, Custodian Area C, Building Services; Chuck Gayvert, Parking Specialist, Transportation Services; Giovanni Hernandez, Machinery Mechanic Shop 14, Maintenance & Construction; Vicky Lei, Custodian Area C, Building Services; Junru Li, Custodian Area G, Building Services; Yesake Mebratu, Custodian Area G, Building Services; Tia San, Parking Specialist, Transportation Services; Aaron Sass, Utility Worker 2, Transportation Services; Chris Severns, Construction Project Manager, Asset Management
Promotions Congratulations to the following people on their new roles: Don Clark, Assistant Manager Shuttles, Transportation Services; Yelena Isakova, Assistant Director of Financial Analysis, Finance & Administration; Paula Lukaszek, Plumber Lead Shop 15, Maintenance & Construction; Jennifer McLendon, Power Plant Operating Engineer 2, CEUO
Retirements A very sincere thanks to recent retirees Neal Hill (13 years) and Rezene Mebrahtu (27 years).
