ENGLISH COURSE WIDENS OPPORTUNITIES FOR CUSTODIANS
English in the Workplace, a course offered by the Building Services Department, helps custodians improve their English-language skills using workplace scenarios. "We didn’t have the chance to go to school back home ... But now, this time is for us to learn," said custodian Dehab Seare.
Read more about the course and its impact on custodians on the UWF blog.
TAKE THE 'YOUR VOICE MATTERS' SURVEY BY MAY 31
The survey Your Voice Matters – Spring 2024 is available through May 31. Share your experiences of diversity, equity and inclusion at UWF and give feedback to leadership. All responses are confidential.
SAVE THE DATE
Mark your calendar for the Summer All-Hands event on Thursday, August 8!
TEAM SPOTLIGHT
In March, UW Surplus launched a new office supply ordering program for UW departments. With the program, departments can fill out a form to order office supplies, which are then delivered through Campus Mail on electronic bikes. Available items include pens, staplers, sticky notes and more, although Surplus will also take requests for items not listed on the form.
In recognition of her work setting up the program and more, Becky Ryser has been recognized as the recipient of a 2024 Husky Sustainability Award. Congratulations, Becky!
PARTNER RESOURCES UPDATE
The incredible artists among our employees put on an impromptu, anonymous show at last summer's All-Hands event, and we are excited to announce that their artwork was saved and is now on display at the Training Center. We invite everyone to appreciate the creativity and talent of our colleagues the next time you stop by.
CAMPUS CONNECTION
Celebrate AANHPI Month
May is Asian American, Native Hawai’ian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Learn more about, get involved with and support AANHPI communities on and off campus.
University Task Forces on Antisemitism and Islamophobia Survey
Contribute to the efforts of the University Task Forces on Antisemitism and Islamophobia by taking an anonymous survey intended for all students, staff and faculty. The survey will close on Friday, May 24.
PETS OF THE MONTH
Kaylee, black lab, husky, staffy mix Cats Santana and Leo
Owner: Laura Denney, Transportation Operations Analyst
"Kaylee was born on Black Friday of 2019 and was originally named Giblet, with her littermates having other Thanksgiving-related names. She is full of energy and will often run 8+ miles a day with me and my husband. Santana was my first cat as an adult and has accompanied me, living in 10 different apartments and one house. Leo loves people and chasing lights."
RECOGNITION
Welcome Welcome to our newest employees: Danny Arguetty, Sustainability Fund Program Director, Asset Management; Ok Nyu Bae, Custodian Area C, Building Services; Jonathan Butler, Carpenter Shop 54, Maintenance & Construction; Jacob Chlipala, Program Coordinator, Maintenance & Construction; Kelly Ewing, Gardener 2 Shop 10, Maintenance & Construction; Skyler Ferris, Custodian Area F, Building Services; Daniel Flanagan, Power Plant Operating Engineer 1, CEUO; Megan Harris, Program Coordinator, Maintenance & Construction; Rolland Herman, Mason/Plasterer Shop 18, Maintenance & Construction; Stacey LeMatser, Maintenance Mechanic 2 Shop 16, Maintenance & Construction; Joe Llamoso, Maintenance Mechanic 2 Shop 16, Maintenance & Construction; Brett McCormick, Custodian Area D, Building Services; Youngmee Park, Custodian Area C, Building Services; Jeff Rettig, Custodian Area F, Building Services; Sarahi Ross, Program Coordinator, Maintenance & Construction; Sam Slater, Carpenter Shop 15, Maintenance & Construction; Juan Carlos Tan, Custodian Area A, Building Services; Rommel Velasco, Custodian Area A, Building Services
Promotions Congratulations to the following people on their new roles: Katie Kadwell, Gardener Lead Shop 10, Maintenance & Construction; Rick Trowbridge, Program Support Supervisor 2, Maintenance & Construction; Justin White, Window Washer Supervisor, Building Services; Michael Yoshida, Assistant to the Director, CEUO
Retirements Lastly, a very sincere thanks to recent retiree John Ritzenthaler (34.5 years).
