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No-cost retirement resources from UW–Madison and ETF
April 22, 2026
UW–Madison employees have access to free resources to help them plan for retirement, including informational sessions, financial estimates, and personal consultations from UW–Madison Benefits Services and Wisconsin Employee Trust Funds (ETF). Employees who are preparing for retirement can learn more at hr.wisc.edu/retirement.
These free resources should not be confused with email solicitations employees may receive from lead-generation services conducting marketing for financial consultants. These emails offer free consultations to UW employees, but the senders are selling your contact information. We recommend you ignore these emails and instead use the free resources available to you from UW–Madison and ETF. Please examine any emails you receive carefully to determine whether they are legitimate.
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Registration open for Event Management Forum
April 22, 2026
The Event Management Forum, scheduled for Wednesday, May 27, 8:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m., at the Memorial Union, is a new professional development conference designed for campus employees who plan, coordinate, and execute events of all kinds — from student activities, graduation, and athletic games to office meetings, workshops, and large-scale conferences and celebrations. The conference is designed for event professionals and those with event-related responsibilities, including project managers, marketing and communication managers, building managers, financial specialists, and others. The registration fee of $75 includes workshops, the keynote session, continental breakfast, and lunch. Register by May 12 to secure your place.
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Teaching & Learning Symposium to highlight innovations in teaching
April 22, 2026
The 2026 UW–Madison Teaching & Learning Symposium on May 14 will highlight strategies for large-enrollment courses, facilitating class discussions across diverse perspectives, and more. Keynote speaker Sarah Rose Cavanagh, author of Mind Over Monsters, will share how to create learning environments of compassionate challenge. Registration is open now for both the in-person event and a livestream of the keynote address.
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2026 WRS Annual Statement of Benefits now available
April 15, 2026
If you were covered by the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) in 2025, your WRS Annual Statement of Benefits is now available. The statement includes your 2025 earnings, retirement benefit projections, primary beneficiary designation(s) for your WRS account, and more. To view your statement, log in to Workday. Go to Personal > Benefits and Pay > Suggested Links > My Benefits. My Benefits for Members will open in a new web page, with login required. Once logged in, go to My Annual Statement of Benefits. (Employees who are logging in to My Benefits for the first time will need to set up an account in My Benefits.) For help understanding your statement, see How to Read My Statement of Benefits. If you have questions, please contact your human resources office.
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Administrative Quality Satisfaction Survey (AQSS) open
April 15, 2026
All faculty, staff, postdocs, and graduate assistant employees are encouraged to take the AQSS survey and should have received an email with a survey link on April 8. UW–Madison is interested in your experience with administrative services, including human resources (HR), research administration, and information technology (IT). Previous survey results in 2024 informed communication strategies with Workday, led the campus to conduct a comprehensive Transportation Demand Management study, and provided analyses to support administrative efforts within schools, colleges, and divisions.
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Registration open for professional development courses
April 15, 2026
Registration is now open for professional development courses being offered by Learning and Talent Development through December. Employees have access to a variety of no-cost courses and programs designed to enhance individual, group, and organizational effectiveness. Learn more and register on the web page for each course. Some registration links will take you to Workday; learn more about how to enroll via Workday Learning. A complete list of courses and programs can be found at hr.wisc.edu/professional-development.
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Webinar builds understanding of autism
April 15, 2026
LifeMatters and the Employee Assistance Office are offering a virtual webinar on Autism, Tuesday, April 21, noon‒1 p.m. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a group of neurodevelopment disorders that affect how people communicate, learn, behave, and socially interact. This educational overview will provide information on symptoms that may indicate ASD, treatments for managing ASD symptoms, and supporting children with ASD. The webinar is offered at no cost to all UW‒Madison employees. Register online to receive the Zoom link.
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UW–Madison announces new strategic framework
April 8, 2026
UW–Madison has launched a five-year strategic framework focusing on what it means to be a leading university in the 21st century. The framework, crafted from the input of thousands in the campus community, identifies four strategic priorities. A message from campus leadership introducing the new strategic framework is available in six languages at go.wisc.edu/38d35a.
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Training prepares instructors and TAs to respond to students in distress
April 8, 2026
University Health Services and the Division for Teaching and Learning are partnering to offer trainings on supporting student mental health that are designed specifically for instructors and teaching assistants. These half-day, live trainings equip participants with the skills to identify signs and symptoms of potential mental health challenges, respond appropriately, and refer students to mental health professionals and other support services. Sessions will be held on April 20 and April 28.
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Professional development enhances connection and clarity
April 8, 2026
Learning and Talent Development spotlights professional development opportunities that enhance communication, collaboration, and strategic awareness. The Building Trusting Work Relationships course focuses on communication and trust-building skills, and Understanding Mission, Vision, and Strategy helps employees connect their roles to broader organizational goals. These courses pertain to a wide range of roles, helping strengthen both individual effectiveness and team success.
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