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.
Taking Some Time for Reflection and Self-Care
As we navigate this phase of uncertain and challenging times, we'd like to send out some positivity and support. Here are some thoughts and borrowed wisdom for you to consider.
Grace: give yourself and each other understanding and time as we move through this. We are grieving our normal lives and normal ways of doing things, both in our lives and in work.
Training Students for Careers in Hospitality and Beyond
Did you know that The Club & Guest House is not just a welcoming abode for campus travelers, but a fertile training ground for up and coming hospitality professionals?
Getting Plugged-In at UCSB!
Helping Gauchos Dress for Success
The Campus Store partnered this winter with the Career Clothing Closet event led by Stacey Eyma. A team of volunteers set up and distributed items in the Campus Store lobby on January 16 from 11am to 3pm. Lightly used professional clothing was donated by campus staff, faculty and even by Chancellor Yang. The items were then offered to all students in need of professional business attire for future job interviews or professional events.
Onboarding New Staff with Our Values, Tours & Food
Micro-articles about Our Staff & Communities
When asked to build stands for hand sanitizer stations due to backorder issues, the Residential Operations team built them in less than 10 working hours to help support the COVID-19 campus response. Residential Operations staff going above and beyond as usual!
WELCOME: Jenna Willard, Office Manager, The Campus Store and Henry Jones, Mail Processor, UCen Post Office.
TRANSITIONS: Carlos Martinez Gonzales, has been promoted to Principal Baker at Portola Dining Commons and Paul Diaz has been promoted to Sr. Storekeeper at De La Guerra Dining Commons.
WELCOME: Bianca Arce, Customer Service Coordinator, Operations Service Center…Chiara DiMarco, Administrative Manager, Campus Dining…Anthony Lomeli, Senior Parking Representative, Transportation & Parking Services…Juvel Gonzalez, Senior Custodian, Residential Operations…Madalyn Mender, Baker, Portola Dining Commons...Alexandra Litwiler, Business Systems Developer,
Micro-articles about Our Staff & Communities
Denisse Santana, Business Systems Analyst in Residential Operations, was recognized with the "Photo of the Day" from Noozhawk. This beautiful image of one of our tinier residents was snapped outside of Santa Rosa Residence Hall. Nice job Denisse!
Staff Giving Themselves the Gift of Healthier Habits