Student interns share how working with UW Facilities helped them gain experience and people skills they'll take with them long after graduation day. Read their stories.
Mike Morris wins DSA!
Congratulations to Mike Morris of Maintenance & Construction for winning the 2023 UW Distinguished Staff Award for Career Achievement. Mike and other winners will be honored at the Awards of Excellence ceremony in Meany Hall on June 8.
The summer All-Hands will take place on Thursday, August 17. Look back on last year's summer All-Hands and stay tuned for more details!
Partner Resources updates
Total compensation statement You can now access your personal Total Compensation Statement, a consolidated view of your individual earnings and benefits that provides insight into the value of your UW compensation package. For more information, see an annotated sample statement for an at-a-glance view of what is included in each section, review the Total Compensation Statement FAQs or email totalcomp@uw.edu with questions.
The value of your compensation package extends even further, with access to many additional programs and services designed to help you thrive professionally and personally.
COVID-related policies In a May 8 message, Dr. Geoff Gottlieb, chair of the University Advisory Committee on Communicable Diseases, provided an overview of University policies and practices as the UW transitions out of emergency response mode for COVID-19. It included changes to the face covering policy, vaccine requirements, testing and reporting and a review of health and distancing guidelines.
WorkLife website UWHR has a new WorkLife website, consolidating all of WorkLife benefits and resources into one easy-to-find spot. You'll find UW CareLink, housing benefits, lactation stations and resources for parents and caregivers — including pet parents. Access webinar recordings and articles and, if you're a caregiver, sign up for the parenting listserv.
Learn more about and celebrate the contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) people, cultures and communities.
Get discounted Mariners tickets
The Whole U is hosting four upcoming nights at T-Mobile Park for UW faculty and staff, with specially priced tickets and, on July 21 and Sept. 26, limited-edition UW/Mariners gear.
Recognition
Welcome Welcome to our newest employees: Saif Alkhuri, Refrigeration Mechanic Lead Shop 69, Maintenance & Construction; Victoria Buker, Strategic Planning Manager University Architecture, Asset Management; Olynthia Chancy, Custodian Area B, Building Services; Don DeLeva, Custodian Area B, Building Services; Fiel Diaz, Power Plant Electrician High Voltage Shop 51, CEUO; Tom Du, Electrician Shop 53, Maintenance & Construction; Roberto Estrada, Custodian Area D, Building Services; Cezary Gabruk, Assistant Property Manager University Architecture, Asset Management; Joshua Gamez, Executive Director, Maintenance & Construction; Nicholas Jenkins, Plumber/Pipe/Steamfitter Lead Shop 24, CEUO; Darron Lewis, Custodian Area G, Building Services; Douglas Olauson, Plumber/Pipe/Steamfitter Shop 14, Maintenance & Construction; Kat Plotnikova, Finance Analyst, Finance & Administration; Haris Sijamic, Motor Equipment Mechanic Fleet, Transportation Services; Michael Toth, Custodian Area E, Building Services; Mariah Whipple, Truck Driver 2 Shuttles, Transportation Services; Shirley Yang, Senior Procurement and Contract Specialist, Finance & Administration; Jose Zavala Garcia, Custodian Area B, Building Services
Promotions Congratulations to the following person on their new role: Corey Lovejoy, Plumber/Pipe/Steamfitter Lead Shop 56, Maintenance & Construction
Retirements Lastly, a very sincere thanks to recent retiree Troy Swanson (15.3 years).
To read about other employee moves in April, please click here.
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