University of Wisconsin–Madison

Congrats, 2026 ROSE Award Winners!

April 17, 2026

Every year, University Housing celebrates the top-performing 1% of our student employees at the Recognition of Student Employee (ROSE) Award ceremony.

This year, 23 students were recognized for their outstanding work performance and contributions to Housing.

Dining & Culinary Services

Isabella Brown

Student Shift Lead
Four Lakes Market

Isabella replenishes drinking cups in Four Lakes Market in Dejope Residence Hall.

Isabella trains another student in Four Lakes Market in Dejope Residence Hall.

Maddy Jackson

Student Shift Lead
Production/Catering

Maddy makes changes to the student schedule at Gordon Avenue Market.

Maddy places a file in storage in the staff offices at Gordon Avenue Market.

Savannah Klappenbach

Office Student Supervisor
Shake Smart

Savannah pours a shake at Shake Smart in the Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center.

Savannah smiles as a customer checks out at Shake Smart in the Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center.

Tyler Korton

Student Shift Lead
Starbucks

Tyler maintains equipment at Starbucks in Smith Residence Hall.

Tyler carries containers at Starbucks in Smith Residence Hall.

Reed Kunz

Head Student Supervisor
Carson’s Market

Reed drops fries into oil for frying at Carson's Market. — Reed drops fries into oil for frying at Carson’s Market.

Reed opens a box in a freezer at Carson's Market. — Reed opens a box in a freezer at Carson’s Market.

Jaedyn Wendt

Cashier
Rheta’s Market

Jaedyn checks products in the Flamingo Run at Rheta's Market in Chadbourne Residence Hall. — Jaedyn checks products in the Flamingo Run at Rheta’s Market in Chadbourne Residence Hall.

Jaedyn helps a customer check out in the Flamingo Run at Rheta's Market in Chadbourne Residence Hall. — Jaedyn helps a customer check out in the Flamingo Run at Rheta’s Market in Chadbourne Residence Hall.

Isabella Bonaventura

Student Shift Lead
Gordon Avenue Market

Julisa Jimenez

Dishwasher
Four Lakes Market

Thatcher LeClaire

Head Student Supervisor
Liz’s Market

Jacob Doehrmann

Head Student Supervisor
Gordon Avenue Market

Bryce Dudley

Student Shift Lead
Production/Catering

Residence Life

Milan Braud

Student Coordinator
Center for Cultural Enrichment (CCE)

Milan writes on a marker board in the Center for Cultural Enrichment (CCE) within Witte Residence Hall.

Milan helps a student with an application on a computer in the Center for Cultural Enrichment (CCE) within Witte Residence Hall.

Michael Howe

House Fellow
Bradley Residence Hall

Michael poses for a photo with two residents in Bradley Residence Hall.

Michael talks with a resident in Bradley Residence Hall.

Ellise Markevitch

Student Program Lead
WISE Learning Community

Elise works on the WISE Learning Community email newsletter in Waters Residence Hall.

Elise puts up a flyer for a WISE Learning Community event in Waters Residence Hall.

Kaden Triggs

House Fellow
Lowell Center

Kaden removes flyers in Lowell Center.

Kaden reviews information in the Residence Life Office (RLO) in Lowell Center.

Ellie-Kay Bahr

Student Assessment Analyst

Residential Operations

Claire Hovland

Guests Liaison & Support
Conference, Events, & Desk Services

Erica Kallas

Graphic Design Assistant
Marketing & Communications

Lily Sobczak

Desk Supervisor
Sellery Residence Hall

University Apartments

Becca Tuvey

Early Childhood Classroom Aide
Eagle’s Wing Child Care

Student worker playing with Babies in Eagle's Wing Child Care center — Becca is blowing bubbles to the babies in the Azhar Room at Eagle’s Wing Child Care.

Becca working with a toddler, — Becca is sitting and holding a toddler while working at Eagle’s Wing Child Care.

Hajar Ibrahem

Student Administrative Assistant
Community Center

Facilities

Yolitzi Aca Martinez

Custodian Student Supervisor
Chadbourne Residence Hall

Nolan Sullivan

Custodian Student Supervisor
Gordon Dining & Event Center