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Composting Comes to Freeman Dining Hall<\/a><\/h2>\n

Beginning February 2026, the University began composting kitchen scraps from Freeman Dining Hall through a cross-campus partnership that supports the Facilities Sustainability Plan\u2019s landfill-diversion goals.<\/p>\n

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Nominate a Student for the Future Student Affairs Professionals Program<\/a><\/h2>\n

The Future Student Affairs Professionals aims to educate, mentor and engage with undergraduate students who have the potential to pursue a future career in Student Affairs. Through an application process, 20 juniors and seniors will be selected to learn more about the field of Student Affairs. Participants will have the opportunity to shadow different departments, attend conferences, join committees and meet and build relationships with current professionals in different functional areas of Student Affairs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

HR Updates<\/h2>\n

Performance Management Key Dates and Reminder: AFT Professional Staff<\/strong><\/p>\n

2026 PARs Launched for CWA Employees<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 2026 Performance Assessment Review (PAR) is now live in Workday. Your Supervisor has received a task in their Workday inbox to complete the initial agreement. The initial agreement is due on January 31, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This year, we are providing all Civil Service employees with a self-guided employee-facing version of the Performance Assessment Review training.<\/p>\n