NEWS FROM UNIVERSITY HOUSING AND DINING

In this issue we've included everything you need to know happening in University Housing and Dining. Here is what is happening as of June 17, 2022.

Milestone anniversaries (May 1-31)

• Mark Grulke – 15 years – banquet chef
• Matt McAreavy – 5 years - facilities mechanic III lead
• Travis Williams - 5 years – electronics technician II
• Terry O’Rear - 5 years - custodian I
• Dawn Stika – 5 years – sous chef
• Katrina Surly – 5 years – kitchen helper I
• Dalan Bah – 5 years – kitchen helper I

Juneteenth

Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans. It is also often observed for celebrating African-American culture. Originating in Galveston, Texas, it has been celebrated annually on June 19 in various parts of the United States since 1865. Visit https://www.icgov.org/news/juneteenth-schedule-and-events-2022 for a schedule of events in Iowa City.

Street Hawk food truck summer update

During the summer months the Street Hawk food truck will be closed whenever a heat advisory is in effect. This is a safety measure for our staff to ensure they are working in safe conditions. You can view food truck hours and locations at dining.uiowa.edu.

Important dates

June T.H.A.N.K.S. Nominations Due, July 5, 2022, Nominate online at: http://apps.housing.uiowa.edu/THANKS.

Question of the week

Question of the week: On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger issued a military order formally informing Texas residents that slavery ended. What was the name of this order?

The prize this week is a UH&D fleece blanket. Answer correctly to be eligible for the drawing. Answers must be received by 8 a.m., Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

The previous question of the week was, “June is Pride month. What does the Q in LGBTQIA+ stand for?” The answer is, Queer and Questioning. LGBTQIA+ is an inclusive term that includes people of all genders and sexualities, such as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and allies. While each letter in LGBTQIA+ stands for a specific group of people, the term encompasses the entire spectrum of gender fluidity and sexual identities.

Congratulations to winner, Vicki Miller. Honorable mention goes to Carrie Roller.