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Reminder of June 30 deadline to use personal holiday and vacation carryover
March 18, 2026
UW–Madison employees are reminded to make plans 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 to September 30. (Eligible University Staff may also choose cash payout elections.)
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 department in their school, college, or division.
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Registration deadline approaching for Administrative Professionals Conference
March 18, 2026
The Administrative Professionals Conference will take place on Wednesday, April 15, 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, workplace skills, relationship building, communication, well-being, and more. Registration is due March 31. The $125 fee includes the keynote, workshops, continental breakfast, and lunch. Managers and supervisors are encouraged to approve staff requests to attend the conference.
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Reminder: Leave policy for voting
March 18, 2026
With the Spring Election coming up on April 7, employees are reminded of the UW–Madison policy regarding taking time off work to vote. Employees who cannot vote outside of working hours may vote during their scheduled work hours and must provide their supervisor with a written absence request prior to Election Day. Employees can arrange a flexible schedule with their supervisor that will allow them to vote or, depending on their eligibility, receive leave with pay or take leave without pay. Details are available in the Leave for Voting and Serving as an Election Official policy at policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5059.
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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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