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Reminder of June 30 deadline to use personal holiday and vacation carryover
June 3, 2026
UW–Madison employees are reminded to use certain leave balances before the end of the fiscal year. University Staff, Academic Staff, Faculty, and Limited appointees must use personal holiday hours, floating legal holidays, or vacation carryover on or before June 30, or those hours will be lost. Employees eligible to bank vacation hours will be able to make those elections in Workday from July 1–September 30. (Eligible University Staff may also choose cash payout elections.) Employees who wish to request a change in leave type used to another type of leave should review the paid leave policies for new request deadlines.
Employees are encouraged to review their leave balances (called “time off balances” in Workday). Workday has several ways to view time off balances, including directly from the Employee Profile (see the HR Guide on How to View Time Off Balances for details). Employees are encouraged to work with their supervisors to schedule time off. Employees with questions should contact the human resources office in their school, college, or division.
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Women and Leadership Symposium invites registrations
June 3, 2026
Registration is open for the Women and Leadership Symposium on Tuesday, July 14, 8:30 a.m.–3:25 p.m. at the Memorial Union. This event brings together engaged professionals for networking, professional development, and sharing of best practices. The keynote, Becoming the Leader the Moment Requires, will be a moderated panel featuring senior women leaders from across the university. Breakout sessions will address topics such as relationship building, well-being, building influence, career management, and workplace skills. The event is open to UW–Madison employees and community members who are interested in women’s advancement. The registration fee of $100 for UW–Madison faculty and staff and UW affiliates includes the keynote, breakout sessions, continental breakfast, and lunch. Register by June 29 to secure your place.
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Child care openings for UW families this summer and fall
June 3, 2026
The Office of Child Care & Family Resources (OCCFR) has released its latest listing of summer and fall openings at campus and network child care centers, which offer priority enrollment for UW–Madison employees and students. The full list of openings and additional resources for navigating a child care search are available online. OCCFR also offers free subscriptions to Badger Buzz, a monthly parent support newsletter that offers a list of current child care openings across campus and network child care centers, family-friendly events, important announcements and reminders, crafts, recipes, and more.
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First round of parking applications closes May 29
May 27, 2026
Reminder: Transportation Services is accepting applications for base lot, Flex, accessible, park and ride, carpool, and business alternate parking permits. The first application deadline is Friday, May 29, with additional deadlines throughout the summer. Approved permits will be valid Sept. 1, 2026, through Aug. 31, 2027. Employee bus passes, bus pass renewals and other parking options will be available starting August 1. For details, visit transportation.wisc.edu.
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Faculty and staff may now request tickets for Badger Football at Lambeau Field
May 27, 2026
The Wisconsin Athletic Department invites faculty and staff to request tickets for purchase for the Badger Football season opener at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. The Badgers play Notre Dame on Sunday, Sept. 6, at 6:30 p.m. The deadline to request tickets is Friday, June 5, at 4 p.m. Ticket prices and other details are available online.
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UW–Madison designates 2026 as the ‘Year of AI Readiness and Competency’
May 27, 2026
UW–Madison will designate 2026 as the “Year of AI Readiness and Competency” in a coordinated, campuswide effort to ensure that students, faculty, and staff are prepared to use artificial intelligence thoughtfully, responsibly, and in service to the Wisconsin Idea. The effort will focus on moving toward broad institutional readiness, placing people, judgment, and institutional guardrails at the center.
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Partners in Giving campaign closes with more than $2 million raised
May 27, 2026
More than 1,700 UW–Madison employees contributed resources to support hundreds of charities during the 2025–2026 Partners in Giving campaign, which officially closed May 15. Together with Universities of Wisconsin, UW Health and State of Wisconsin employees, university employees raised more than $2 million to build a better tomorrow. UW employees are encouraged to engage in next year’s campaign, which will launch in the fall, as volunteers, event participants, donors, and advocates.
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University Digital Accessibility Initiative update
May 20, 2026
Recently, the U.S. Department of Justice extended the Americans with Disabilities Act’s (ADA) digital accessibility rule compliance deadline from April 24, 2026, to April 26, 2027. While the change provides additional time, it remains a requirement under the ADA and does not change the university’s goals or expectations, reflected in the updated digital accessibility policy. The Initiative will continue its work as planned, with a focus on supporting employees with tools, guidance, and resources. More information and resources are available through the Digital Accessibility Hub.
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Registration open for Student Employment Summer Summit
May 20, 2026
The Student Employment Summer Summit returns on Monday, June 29, 10:45 a.m.–4:15 p.m., at the Pyle Center. This in-person event brings together supervisors, hiring managers, and others who support student employment at UW–Madison and beyond. Keynote speaker Alan Mueller will dive into the heart of Emotional Intelligence, defining what it means in the modern world and how to ignite it in others. The event is hosted by the Student Employment team in the Office of Student Financial Aid and is offered at no cost. Registration, which includes lunch, is open through June 14.
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Webinar looks at workplace bullying
May 20, 2026
LifeMatters and the Employee Assistance Office are offering a virtual webinar, Putting an End to Workplace Bullying, on Tuesday, May 26, noon‒1 p.m. Bullying is not just a problem on the school playground; it can also occur in the workplace. Participants will learn about the definition of bullying, effects of bullying on individuals and organizations, and personality traits of potential bullies. The webinar is offered at no cost to all UW‒Madison employees. Register online to receive the Zoom link.
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