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Workday update coming March 14
March 11, 2026
Workday will be updating Saturday, March 14, as part of a scheduled Feature Release. This update brings new features, improvements, and fixes designed to enhance the Workday experience. The home page will have a new centered, aligned layout that includes the search bar location. The navigation sidebar buttons will reflect UW–Madison’s colors, and some links will be highlighted in grey and underline when the user hovers over them. Workday releases two major system updates each year, typically in September and March. For more information about feature releases, job aids, and access to help with Workday, visit wisconsin.edu/workday.
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Professional development opportunities that focus on finance
March 11, 2026
Learning and Talent Development offers UW–Madison employees no-cost professional development opportunities for those with financial roles or responsibilities on campus. The free, cohort-based Finance@UW program delivers a comprehensive curriculum of skills necessary to succeed in financial roles on campus. This is complemented by a free LinkedIn Learning resource, Excel and PowerPoint: Creating High-Impact Financial Presentations, that helps finance professionals turn complex data into clear, impactful presentations using advanced Excel tools and seamless PowerPoint integration. LinkedIn Learning also offers Excel Nano Tips, a free series that delivers quick, practical Excel shortcuts to help finance professionals save time and work more efficiently.
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Webinar boosts decision-making skills
March 11, 2026
LifeMatters and the Employee Assistance Office are offering a virtual webinar, Art of Decision Making, on Tuesday, March 24, noon‒1 p.m. Participants will learn about qualities of effective decision makers, overcoming indecision, and the decision-making process. The webinar is offered at no cost to all UW‒Madison employees. Register online to receive the Zoom link.
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Gordon Dining & Event Center Renovation
March 11, 2026
Last week, University Housing began a 7-month renovation of the Gordon Dining & Event Center to expand seating capacity, improve customer flow, and upgrade the dish room. This will include a remodel of the Flamingo Run convenience store and changes to some entrances. Gordon will remain open through the spring semester, but customers may notice some construction noise and disruption, and the market will temporarily switch to paper plates and disposables while the dish room is offline. The project is expected to be completed before students arrive for the fall 2026 semester.
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Web page on federal immigration activity available in six languages
March 4, 2026
UW–Madison strives to create an environment that protects the privacy and legal rights of students, faculty, and staff. The university has created a web page with expanded information and guidance should students or employees encounter someone representing a federal agency in campus facilities or workspaces. As previously shared, the university provides information on the immigration status of its students, faculty, and staff only when required by law. PDF versions of the federal immigration activity guidance page are available in English, Spanish, Hmong, Tibetan, Chinese, and Nepali at news.wisc.edu/federal-immigration-activity.
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Pluralism in Practice workshop to facilitate civil dialogue
March 4, 2026
Faculty, staff, and students are invited to participate in the Pluralism in Practice workshop on Monday, March 23 <NOTE CORRECTED DATE>, at Union South. This event is designed to celebrate and strengthen a culture of viewpoint diversity and civil dialogue at UW–Madison. Registration is open for the full workshop, scheduled for 1:30–5:30 p.m., which includes conversations with thought leaders, sessions designed to help engage in discussion about timely issues, and opportunities to learn more about campus efforts to advance civil dialogue and get involved in the Wisconsin Exchange. Participants may register only for the fireside chat, 4–5 p.m., with the 11th U.S. archivist, Colleen Shogan. Register to attend.
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Nominations open for FP&M Recognition Awards
March 4, 2026
Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Employee Recognition Awards. FP&M staff work behind the scenes keeping UW-Madison running day and night, managing the planning, maintenance, operations, safety, and sustainability of our 939-acre campus. Any member of the campus community can nominate an FP&M employee or team for an award. Complete the nomination form online or print and submit a form in any of six languages. The nomination deadline is March 13. Learn more at go.wisc.edu/nominate-fpm.
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Event Management Forum call for presenter proposals
March 4, 2026
The Event Management Forum is a new conference designed for campus employees who plan, coordinate, and execute events of all kinds. This event provides an opportunity to build workplace skills, foster community, and expand resources for event professionals and those with event-related responsibilities, including project managers, marketing and communication managers, building managers, financial specialists, and others. The conference will take place on May 27, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., at the Memorial Union. Conference organizers are now accepting session proposals from interested speakers. Proposals are due March 20. Conference registration is also open.
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Registration deadline approaching for Finance@UW Conference
February 25, 2026
The Finance@UW Conference will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. at Union South. This conference is intended for campus employees with financial roles or responsibilities, including employees with titles in the Finance job group, as well as administrative specialists, department administrators, and others whose positions include responsibility for financial operations. The registration fee of $75 includes workshops, the keynote session, and meals. Register by March 2 to ensure your participation in the conference.
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Academic Staff Institute to take place April 16
February 25, 2026
The Academic Staff Institute (ASI), an annual professional development conference for UW–Madison academic staff, is scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at Union South. Registration is open through April 1 at go.wisc.edu/xlw5yw. The registration cost is $25 (includes lunch), but those who join the Academic Staff Professionals Representation Organization between now and April 1 will receive free registration to ASI. All attendees will receive free membership to the Madison Academic Staff Network through Aug. 31, 2026.
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