Administrative Snapshot: August 2007
Names of key participants appear in brackets at the end of most items.

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New defibrillators in place

Eleven defibrillators have been installed across the UW Tacoma campus for emergencies. The Health and Safety Committee is planning training sessions on how to use the equipment. Visit the Health and Safety Committee Web Site for a downloadable list and map of defibrillator locations and news of training sessions. [Kim Davenport]

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Fitness Center reopened

The UWT Fitness Center has been reopened for the summer. Through Sept. 17, the Center will be open Monday through Thursday from noon to 5 p.m. The center is free to students, staff and faculty. [Anna Mertz]

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Campus Safety emergency number

Campus Safety has a new telephone number for emergencies: 2-4888. You can reach Campus Safety though this number 24 hours a day. If you have an emergency or a concern that theft or vandalism has occurred, or if you want to notify Campus Safety of suspicious activity, please don’t hesitate to call 2-4888. Call this number before you dial 911. For general information or administrative issues, call the general number at 2-4416. [Susan Beth Wagshul-Golden]

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Campus cleaning

The UW Tacoma campus will undergo deep cleaning during the summer break. From Aug. 18 to Sept. 26, a contracted custodial service will clean classrooms, offices and common areas such as hallways, atriums and stairs. A cleaning schedule has been posted to UWTline. Office carpets will be shampooed, so personal possessions, boxes and equipment must be removed from the floor. If you do not wish your carpet to be cleaned, contact Oliver Dunagan. [Oliver Dunagan]

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Weight Watchers at UW Tacoma

New participants are invited to join the successful UW Tacoma Weight Watchers group. The program consists of weekly meetings on campus conducted by a supportive, skilled team leader, with confidential weigh-ins for each group member. Meetings last 30 to 45 minutes and are tailored to meet the unique challenges of working individuals. The cost for a 13-week program is $152 and is prorated for those who join a session in progress. The group meets at noon on Mondays in Cherry Parkes 103. For information, e-mail Iris Marx at or call 2-5669. [Iris Marx]