Rise, Shine and Serve
Monday morning blues? Not for this crew.
Gold Medal Hospitality: How University Services Built a Village for the Special Olympics USA Games
Over 4,000 athletes brought the energy — but it took a dedicated, behind-the-scenes crew of U Services team members and campus partners to make the USA Games run like clockwork. From high-tech badges to late-night SPAM runs, here is how our teams stepped up to deliver an unforgettable week.
Championing Sustainability
Thanks to our Waste Recovery team members and partners around campus, the events had sustainability in the forefront.
Going the Extra Mile
U Market Services (UMS) found themselves going the extra mile this summer. Literally!
A Home Away from Home
For one unforgettable week, our residence halls transformed into a bustling Olympic village as over 4,000 athletes and coaches moved into eight different residence halls and apartments to be their home away from home.
A Taste of Home
Many athletic events are defined by the fierce competition on the court, but at this year’s USA Games, some of the most unforgettable moments happened at the dining tables. For the M Food Co. and Chartwells teams, food became the ultimate bridge — turning mealtime conversations into lifelong memories and transforming bitter border rivals into unexpected friends.
Accessi-Bites: AV and Beyond
Video and audio content must include text-based alternatives so all users can access the information.
Accessi-Bites: Beyond the Bullet Point
Learn about lists' and tables' role in accessibility.
Accessi-Bites: To Link or Not to Link
Descriptive and functional links are vital for all users, particularly those using assistive technology. This “bite” will explain how to write clear link text and where to use text versus spelling out the full URL.
Accessi-Bites: Get Headings Right
Learn to organize your paragraphs under descriptive headings and apply “styles” to these headings.