Your Journey through the Latest News and Events from HDAE
Welcome to The Compass, Housing, Dining & Auxiliary Enterprises newsletter. From the latest HDAE news and events, to innovative programs enhancing the student experience, we cover it all. For questions, or to submit article ideas, contact us at compass@housing.ucsb.edu.
Micro-articles about Our Staff & Communities
Want to be big dill? Learn how to pickle vegetables! Brian Smith, Production Manager at Carrillo Dining Commons, did a Food Nutrition & Basic Skills demo via Zoom on Preserving Food & Buying in Bulk and we are fortunate to be able to share the video. Bon Appétit!
Planning Great Digital Experiences for Students
My name is Jill Singletary and I have the best job on campus! I manage the programming in The Hub in the University Center. My job pays me to keep up on pop culture, meet cool and interesting people, and program and attend all sorts of fun events in the Hub and now virtually. What could be better!?
Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night (nor COVID) stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.
Micro-articles about Our Staff & Communities
Making the transition from working in an office to working remotely can present many challenges and lead to a skewed perception of work life balance. However, there are several ways in which you can effectively accomplish your work, while maintaining a healthy personal life.
Coming Together in Challenging Times
Providing Much Needed Masks for Our Community
This article gives some excellent resources during these trying times, whether at work or at home.
Put the websites on your “favorite links” so you can refer to them as we move forward.
Staying Fit & Calm with Zoom Workouts
Exercising might not be a priority in our lives as we try to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Perhaps it should be, as physical activity is one of the most powerful forces for good health. Physical activity helps prevent and/or treat many physical and mental health conditions. Staying active can reduce stress, improve our immune system, and strengthen our muscles.
IN THE GOOD ‘OL DAYS mornings were bedlam. Feed the pets, put out the trash, get something resembling clothing on the kids, cram some toast or coffee down our throats and run out the door like zombies had finally found a way in. Now, we get out of bed and walk a few steps to our makeshift offices ─ room corner, kitchen counter, laundry room, ironing board ─ and sit as far away from our computers so our co-workers can’t see our imperfections on Zoom.