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Donations can help Partners in Giving reach $2 million
April 2, 2025
The Partners in Giving 2024/25 Awards Ceremony, held March 11, honored volunteers who did outstanding work to support the campaign and campus units that made strides to increase participation. Organizers also announced that the campaign had raised $1,924,379 up to that point. Additional donations are needed to reach the $2 million goal. There is still time to support the needs of the wider community by giving to a diverse variety of charities. Donations will be accepted through May 15. Visit giving.wi.gov to learn more.
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Nominations open for 2025 IT Recognition Awards
April 2, 2025
Nominations are now open for the 6th annual UW–Madison IT Recognition Awards, celebrating staff who excel in their information technology roles and strengthen our university community. All UW academic and university staff working in the information and technology fields are eligible for the awards. Nominations should be submitted by the April 27 deadline. Recipients will be honored at a ceremony during the IT Professionals Conference on May 29. Visit the IT Recognition Awards page to review the awards criteria and guidelines.
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New agreement with Building Trades employees approved
April 2, 2025
A new collective bargaining agreement with the Wisconsin State Building Trades Negotiating Committee, which covers campus Building Trades employees, has been approved by the Joint Committee on Employee Relations, the state legislature and Gov. Tony Evers. The agreement includes a 4.12 percent general wage adjustment for employees within this bargaining unit, effective June 30, 2024.
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Lifesaving Narcan nasal spray available in more campus locations
April 2, 2025
To promote campus safety and prevent overdose, UW–Madison installed 10 new naloxone boxes in university buildings, including Memorial Library, Fluno Center, and the Arboretum. These boxes provide free access to Narcan, a brand of naloxone nasal spray, which is a lifesaving medication that can rapidly reverse an opioid overdose. With the addition of these boxes, Narcan is now available at 35 campus locations. For a full list of locations on campus and more information, visit the UHS harm reduction resources webpage.
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Campus leaders address preserving UW-Madison’s mission amid financial uncertainty
March 26, 2025
On Friday, March 21, 2025, Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin, Provost Charles Isbell Jr., and Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Rob Cramer sent an email message to faculty and staff. The message referenced the March 14 passing of an appropriations bill by the U.S. Congress to keep the federal government running. Campus leaders affirmed that significant uncertainty remains as UW–Madison faces another appropriations deadline in September 2025.
In their email, Mnookin, Isbell Jr., and Cramer shared an update on the steps UW–Madison is taking to preserve our short- and long-term ability to carry out our mission amid this uncertainty. The email also referred campus community members to the Federal Updates page for updates, information and resources relevant to campus. The full message is available in six languages at news.wisc.edu.
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Multilingual sessions on retirement benefits start this week
March 26, 2025
UW‒Madison Benefits Services and Cultural Linguistic Services will be presenting two sessions to help employees learn about their UW retirement benefits and how to prepare for a secure financial future. A late-night session for second and third shift employees will be held Thursday, March 27, 11 p.m.‒1 a.m. at the Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC). A daytime session will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 9:30—11:30 a.m. at Gordon Dining & Event Center. Both sessions will be offered in English, Spanish, Hmong, Tibetan, Chinese, and Nepali. No registration is required, and employees may attend on their work time. Employees should notify their supervisor if they plan to attend.
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Upcoming open houses provide a hands-on preview of Workday
March 26, 2025
UW–Madison employees are invited to get a hands-on preview of Workday at two upcoming open houses. The open houses will offer a self-guided preview, allowing employees to explore Workday features such as the home page, pay slips, tax elections, time and absence functions, and more. On Wednesday, April 9, the Workday open house will be offered 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Administrative Professionals Conference, Union South. On Thursday, April 17, the open house will be held 10 a.m.–4 p.m. in conjunction with Showcase 2025, also at Union South. The open houses are offered on a drop-in basis at no cost; registration for the events is not required.
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Registration deadline approaching for Administrative Professionals Conference
March 19, 2025
The Administrative Professionals Conference will take place on Wednesday, April 9, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Union South. The conference is designed for UW–Madison employees and others who would like to learn professional skills across a wide variety of topics, including career management, leadership, inclusive excellence, workplace skills, relationship building, communication, and well-being. Registration is due March 25. The $125 fee includes the keynote, workshops, continental breakfast, and lunch. Managers and supervisors are encouraged to approve requests from staff to attend the conference.
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Workshop explores AI in teaching
March 19, 2025
The Center for Teaching, Learning & Mentoring is holding a workshop, Exploring AI in Teaching: Lessons Learned, on April 17, noon–1:30 p.m. via Zoom. A panel of instructors will share their experiences from this academic year using the growing array of generative AI tools in the classroom. This workshop is free and open to all who teach and support instruction at UW–Madison. Register to attend.
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Volunteers sought to help with 2025 Undergraduate Symposium
March 19, 2025
UW–Madison students will be showcasing their undergraduate research, creative work, and scholarly pursuits at the 2025 Undergraduate Symposium on Friday, April 25, at Union South. Volunteers are needed to assist with registration, engage with poster displays, and provide general event support. All members of the campus community, including faculty and staff, are welcome to volunteer.
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