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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 Wednesday, 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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Wellness webinars available for viewing on demand
May 20, 2026
LifeMatters partners with the Employee Assistance Office at UW–Madison to offer free virtual webinars on a variety of topics that enhance wellbeing at home and in the workplace. Recordings of most webinars are made available online after the events take place. UW employees can view webinars about a wide range of wellness topics on demand, including decision-making, caregiving, mind-body wellness, parenthood and professionalism, neurodiversity in the workplace, grief and loss, and more. The recordings are available to employees at eao.wisc.edu/wellness-webinar-recordings (NetID required).
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Applications for 2026–27 parking permits now open
May 13, 2026
Transportation Services is now accepting applications for base lot, Flex, accessible, park and ride, carpool, and business alternate parking permits. Approved permits will be valid Sept. 1, 2026, through Aug. 31, 2027. The first application deadline is May 29, with additional deadlines throughout the summer. Visit transportation.wisc.edu for more information.
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Registration deadline approaching for the IT Professionals Conference
May 13, 2026
Registration is now open for the 2026 IT Professionals Conference on May 28 and 29. This year’s hybrid conference will feature more than 35 sessions, the 7th annual IT Recognition Awards, and a keynote by Patrick McDaniel, professor in the College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence. Hybrid registration closes May 15. Virtual registration closes May 22.
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