University of Wisconsin-Madison

04/11/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 04/11/2024 12:54

2nd- and 3rd-shift employees recognized for work

A late-night event at Varsity Hall in Union South recognized all the 2nd- and 3rd-shift employees at UW-Madison who ensure campus operations run smoothly, as part of the year long celebration of UW's 175th anniversary. Guests enjoyed a dinner buffet, socialized with colleagues and took photos with Bucky.

1Members of the Wisconsin Union custodial team pose for a photo. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram

2Rob Cramer, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, speaks to the crowd, and Valentina Marulanda translates his words into Spanish. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram

3Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin speaks in both English and Spanish to a crowd of 2nd- and 3rd-shift employees. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram

4A group of 2nd-shift custodians pose with their 175th anniversary mugs. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram

5Tony Vally, a custodian at Jorns Hall, high fives Bucky Badger. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram

6Jay Rothman, President of the Universities of Wisconsin, waves as he is announced at the event. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram

7Maribel Teapila takes a photo with Bucky and a 175th Anniversary mug. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram

8Bucky sits with a table of employees. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram

9Amal Yamvio takes a photo with Bucky at the 2nd- and 3rd-shift employee recognition event. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram

10Dawn Viers, UW Police Department dispatch supervisor, takes a photo with Bucky Badger. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram

11Participants enjoy food at the event. The event recognizes the contributions of these essential employees who work behind the scenes to ensure operations run smoothly. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram

12Angela Miller (left), assistant vice provost for strategic equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging administration, scoops ice cream for employees. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram

13Cindy Torstveit, associate vice chancellor for Facilities Planning & Management, greets people as they check in. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram

14Sebastian Kelnhofer-Maldonado, outreach & sourcing specialist, talks to participants as they check in. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram

15Participants grab a free 175th Anniversary mug before the event. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram

16Participants are served food at the event. Photo by: Taylor Wolfram