A member of UW Facilities has once again been selected as one of the winners of the Together We Will award, honoring campus service across the UW. We asked Evalina and the others from UWF who were nominated (see below) to share their thoughts on working at the UW. Read what they had to say at the UWF blog.
Kudos also to the seven other UWF employees nominated for the award: Amanda Grace, Program Coordinator (RMO); Cesar Escobar, Systems Engineer (BIT); Ellen Perry, Gardener Lead (M&C); Liz Penttila, Organization Development Specialist (M&C); Matthew Johnson, Custodian (BSD); Mayes Battle, Custodian (BSD); William Russell Brown, Industrial Hygienist 2 (RMO)
Employee resources
Take a walk (or lead one!) during UW Walk Week Stroll into summer with UW Walk Week, this June 20-25. The goal is to walk 30 minutes each day and return to work or class feeling more focused and energized. Register for the event at The Whole U and then get walking, either on your own or with colleagues. Do you have a favorite campus route you'd like to share? Volunteer to lead a walk and get a Starbucks card and Whole U swag.
Resume help and mock interviews Practice makes perfect. The UW Facilities Training Center offers resume building assistance and can arrange mock interviews with feedback to help you improve your ability to communicate your accomplishments and showcase the skills you offer. Learn more at the training website.
COVID-19 booster shots Adults ages 50 and over and people who are immunocompromised are now eligible for a second booster shot. First booster shots are also still available! Get more information at the UW's COVID-19 vaccination page.
Payroll news
Comp time & holiday credit payout deadline
As a reminder, employees can use and accrue comp time through June 15. No comp time can be accrued from June 16-30 while the payout of comp time is being processed by Facilities Payroll. If the employee’s leave was entered and approved in Workday by June 15, they can use comp time and holiday credit during the June 16-30 timeframe. After June 15 all remaining comp time and holiday credit not used in the month of June will be paid out on the first paycheck in July. Accrual of comp time will resume on July 1.
New payroll administration and compliance specialist
Welcome to Leah Quezada, filling in the very big shoes left by Renee Taculad. Leah is from Sacramento and is looking forward to spending time in Seattle's great outdoors. Within payroll, she will be assisting Katie Savoie with reporting and compliance, making sure everyone is paid on time and accurately.
Recognition
Welcome Welcome to our newest employees: Agnes Guerry, Custodian Area G (BSD); Arthur Bridges, Painter Shop 58 (M&C); Daniel Mattituck, Custodian Area D (BSD); David Lee, Industrial Hygienist 2 (RMO); James Dorsey, Power Plant Operating Engineer 1 (CEUO); Jeff Jacobson, Painter Shop 58 (M&C); Kevin Hoffman, Window Washer (BSD); Layla Tavassoli, Assistant To The Director (F&A); Rebecca Dravich, Program Ops Specialist Shop 86 (TS); Rigat Embaye, Custodian Area B (BSD); Selamawit Goitom, Custodian Area B (BSD); Seungho Kim, Maintenance Custodian 1 Area C (BSD); Shawn Alfonso, Plumber/Pipe/Steamfitter Shop 15 (M&C).
Promotions Congratulations to the following people on their new roles: Angel Huatuco, Refrigeration Mechanic (M&C); Lori Smith, Director of Communications (F&A); Monica Acevedo-Soto, Director of Procurement and Business Diversity & Equity (F&A); Steve Tatge, Associate Vice President, Asset Management.
