News for Employees

• Limited virtual Strategic Visioning Community Conversations available

  April 16, 2025

  Employees who have not yet joined a Strategic Visioning Community Conversation can sign up for limited virtual sessions, now available on a first-come, first-served basis. The sessions are this week and next week. Employees should register now to secure their spot. It’s also not too late to register for an in-person session. Community Conversations provide a chance to discuss and provide feedback on initial concepts developed by the Strategic Visioning Committee for the university’s next strategic framework. A Visioning Committee member will present the concepts and facilitate a discussion around key questions.

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• WRS Annual Statement of Benefits now available

  April 16, 2025

  If you were covered by the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) in 2024, your WRS Annual Statement of Benefits is now available. The statement includes your 2024 earnings, retirement benefit projections, primary beneficiary designation(s) for your WRS account, and more. To view your statement, go to MyUW at my.wisc.edu and launch the Benefit Information module (“View benefits”). Then click on the “WRS Statements of Benefits” tab to find the 2024 statement. For help understanding your statement, visit etf.wi.gov/retirement/wrs-retirement-benefit/my-statement-benefits. If you have questions, please contact your human resources office.

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• Open house offers a preview of Workday

  April 16, 2025

  All UW–Madison employees are invited to get a hands-on preview of Workday at an open house tomorrow, Thursday, April 17, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. in the Industry Room (third floor) at Union South. The open house offers a self-guided preview of Workday features such as the home page, pay slips, tax elections, time and absence functions, and more. The event will be held in conjunction with Showcase 2025, but registration for Showcase is not required.

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• Medication take-back events on campus next week

  April 16, 2025

  Unused, unwanted, or expired medications can be dropped off at upcoming medication take-back events on campus. University Health Services (UHS) and UWPD will host two events this spring at Dejope Hall on April 23 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. and Gordon Dining & Event Center on April 24 from 4–6 p.m. These events are open to all UW–Madison faculty, staff, students, and visitors. Both prescription and over-the-counter medications are accepted. Responsible disposal of medications protects the environment and helps keep friends, family, and pets safe. UHS also offers information on safe medication storage and disposal.

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• Strategic Visioning Community Conversations scheduled through April

  April 9, 2025

  Last week, a Visioning Committee convened by Chancellor Mnookin shared an update on the initial concepts that will inform recommendations for the university’s next strategic framework. Throughout April, employees can sign up for an in-person community conversation and share their feedback. In each conversation, a Visioning Committee member will present the initial concepts and facilitate a discussion around key questions.

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• Last chance to register for Showcase 2025

  April 9, 2025

  The Office of Strategic Consulting is hosting Showcase 2025 next Thursday, April 17, at Union South. This free event will feature 40 poster exhibits, poster flash talks, and six breakout sessions on various topics related to continuous improvement and organizational excellence. Faculty and staff can still register to attend without lunch until April 14. Once maximum capacity is reached, registrants will be added to a waitlist.

   

   

  Please note that there two important schedule updates for Showcase. The Fireside Chat with Provost Charles Isbell Jr. and Vice Chancellor Rob Cramer will now start at 12:45 p.m. (previously 1 p.m.). The Administrative Improvement Awards will now begin at 1:30 p.m. (previously 1:45 p.m.). Learn more at showcase.wisc.edu.

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• Webinar on supporting employees with neurodiversity

  April 9, 2025

  LifeMatters and the Employee Assistance Office are offering a virtual webinar, Neurodiversity in the Workplace, on Tuesday, April 22, noon‒1 p.m. The term “neurodiversity” is used to describe the individual differences in how people learn and process information. People with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, obsessive compulsive disorder, and other learning differences are all considered neurodiverse. This session will focus on supporting these employees and helping them to thrive. The webinar is offered at no cost to all UW‒Madison employees. Register online to receive the Zoom link.

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• Federal updates for the campus community

  April 9, 2025

  UW-Madison’s Office of Federal Relations is coordinating the campus response to emerging federal updates, including executive orders, agency directives, and congressional activity. Representatives from across campus are monitoring these issues and coordinating communication. The Federal Updates web page provides employees and others in the campus community with updates, information, and resources relevant to campus.

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• Donations can help Partners in Giving reach $2 million

  April 2, 2025

  The Partners in Giving 2024/25 Awards Ceremony, held March 11, honored volunteers who did outstanding work to support the campaign and campus units that made strides to increase participation. Organizers also announced that the campaign had raised $1,924,379 up to that point. Additional donations are needed to reach the $2 million goal. There is still time to support the needs of the wider community by giving to a diverse variety of charities. Donations will be accepted through May 15. Visit giving.wi.gov to learn more.

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• Nominations open for 2025 IT Recognition Awards

  April 2, 2025

  Nominations are now open for the 6th annual UW–Madison IT Recognition Awards, celebrating staff who excel in their information technology roles and strengthen our university community. All UW academic and university staff working in the information and technology fields are eligible for the awards. Nominations should be submitted by the April 27 deadline. Recipients will be honored at a ceremony during the IT Professionals Conference on May 29. Visit the IT Recognition Awards page to review the awards criteria and guidelines.

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