Milestone Anniversary (December 1-31, 2021)
Congratulations to the following employee for their milestone anniversary.
- Carrie Roller, custodian II, east side, 5 years
Devlin Cafe Now Open
The Devlin Family Cafe is now open. This location is on the 2nd floor of the Lindquist Center. On the menu you will find items such as made to order hot and cold deli sandwiches, espresso drinks, coffee, pizza, sushi, hot sandwiches, soup, snacks, candy, soft drinks, pre made salads and sandwiches. Devlin Family Cafe is cashless and accepts Hawk Dollars, UI Charge, Visa, American Express, Mastercard, and Discover.
Over-the-Counter (OTC) COVID-19 Test Kit Coverage (Plan members with UIChoice, UISelect, SHIP, and UIGRADCare)
Effective Jan. 15, 2022, all self-funded health plans will cover OTC COVID-19 Tests during the national public health emergency. Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Iowa has shared how CVS/Caremark will administer the mandate for our plan members (Employees, Students, and Retirees). For more information click on the following link: Wellmark Health Plan Updates | University Human Resources - The University of Iowa (uiowa.edu)
Note these CAMBUS service changes for spring 2022 semester
CAMBUS service for the spring 2022 semester began on Tuesday, Jan. 18. To best allocate available staffing resources to current demands, these routes have service changes: 31, 32, 35, 52, 53, and 54. Updated schedules and service details can be found online or download the Transit App for real-time arrivals and departures.
Custodial Training Update
During the break period the Custodial leadership staff took a three-day train-the-trainer class. An instructor from the Custodial Management Institute came on-site and led the course in the Catlett MPR. The in-depth course delved into the science behind cleaning, best practices, best types of equipment, etc.
The curriculum is based on two large textbooks that contain a wealth of information. The material presented in class and in the textbooks will include a series of nine tests that all those that attended will take. Upon successful completion of the rigorous test, the staff will be certified as trainers by the Custodial Management Institute.
The Custodial leadership in Housing & Dining will be the only staff on campus to obtain this certification and are among a small number of others within the State of Iowa who hold this credential.
Caitlin Dyer joining Student Life Communications / UH&D Marketing Team
Caitlin Dyer will join the Student Life Communications team as a new creative coordinator on January 31, designing for University Housing and Dining, Rape Victim Advocacy Program (RVAP), Women’s Resource and Action Center (WRAC), the Iowa House Hotel, and Student Legal Services (SLS).
Caitlin holds a BFA in Graphic Design with Honors from the University of Iowa. For the past eight years she held the position of graphic designer for Randy’s Flooring, and prior to this spent four years designing at West Music. She describes herself as an amateur woodworker, a self-proclaimed cheese lover, puzzle expert, and a proud wife and mother. We are excited to welcome Caitlin to our team! Please reach out to Megan and Caitlin for all UH&D marketing needs.
Inclement Weather Protocols for UH&D Staff
In the event of inclement weather (primarily snowstorms), university policy requires essential personnel to report to work to ensure services are being provided. University Housing and Dining staff are considered essential to the operation of the university. As such, the department will provide overnight accommodations for full time staff unable to get home, where travel home may be dangerous, or where travel to work the next day may be hazardous. In the event of inclement weather, you will need to contact your supervisor in order to receive accommodations.
Personal Notes
Luke Humpleby, Facilities Mechanic III, was married on Saturday, January 15 in Iowa City among a small group of family and friends. Luke and his wife, Flori, will continue to make their home in Iowa City. Congratulations, Luke and Flori!
Important dates
January T.H.A.N.K.S. Nominations Due, February 2, 2022. Nominate online at: http://apps.housing.uiowa.edu/THANKS
On Common Ground, February 4, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. via Zoom at, https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/93594949310?pwd=QUJBVXVVNmJCTVh6K2IvRzdaNWlqQT09
Suggestions or personal notes?
If you have article suggestions or personal notes that you would like to see included in upcoming UH&D communications, please send them to Megan Yoder at megan-yoder@uiowa.edu.
