UWF Town Halls are coming May 19 to 21. Similar to last year, sessions will be unit-specific and include dedicated time for Q&A. Specific dates and times coming soon.
TEAM SPOTLIGHT
Transportation Services is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the U-PASS with a series of events this month. In 1991, U-PASS was created as the culmination of a student-led effort. The events give the UW community the chance to celebrate a UW benefit that is popular now but was "revolutionary and changed the landscape of transportation" at the time, said Transportation Services' Braden Kelly.
The Employee Transit Fair in UW Tower on April 8 featured representatives from transit partners, while the U-PASS Birthday Celebration in the HUB on April 16 included activities for students to show off their transit knowledge and get a piece of birthday cake. A fair at UW Medical Center will conclude the month's activities on April 28. View photos from the April 8 and April 16 events.
CAMPUS CONNECTION
HAPPY EARTH DAY
The UW has participated in Earth Day celebrations since the first observance in 1970. Learn about way to participate from UW Sustainability and the UW Combined Fund Drive.
"He loves to get his 10K steps a day, then follows that up by taking a long nap. He's a gentle friend to everyone he meets and just might let you pet him if you have treats. He's always eager to jump into the car and go for a ride, although most often it's in hopes that he will end up with a pupcup on the way.
"Even though he is already five he will forever be a baby in my eyes, and I can't imagine life without him."
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RECOGNITION
Welcome Welcome to our newest employees: Antonio Vizcarra, Maintenance Mechanic 2 Shop 69, CEUO; Ben Freedheim, Fleet Program Operations Specialist, Transportation Services; Charlie Streicher, Program Coordinator – Warehouse Operations, Maintenance & Construction; Daniel Borders, Maintenance Mechanic 2 Shop 17, Maintenance & Construction; Harshil Nagda, Building Automation Ontologist, CEUO; Kristine Iredale, Program Coordinator – Warehouse Operations, Maintenance & Construction; Serena Lu, Industrial Hygienist 2 Shop 32, Regulated Materials Office; Toby Freyer, Utility Worker 2, Transportation Services
Promotions Congratulations to the following person on their new role: Eyob Tamir, Shuttle Driver, Transportation Services
Retirements A very sincere thanks to recent retirees Letekidan Fremedhin (27 years) and Peter Atkinson (27 years).
Correction: Last month’s newsletter misstated the positions of two new employees. Their positions should’ve been listed as follows: Brian Mihelic, Control Technician Shop 50, CEUO; Francis Guzha, Motor Equipment Service Attendant, Transportation Services. Last month’s newsletter also listed a retiree’s name as Simon Yus, when the correct spelling is Simon Yu.
