All campus buildings are now operational
After a challenging summer restoring the university’s chilled water system, all buildings have reopened and returned to normal operations. The mobile chilling units across campus…
Teaching and Learning Welcome for academic and clinical instructors
The 2026 Teaching and Learning Welcome will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 11:30 a.m.–2:15 p.m., at The Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street. This annual…
Emergency child care assistance for University Staff
The Mary Czynszak-Lyne University Staff Child Care Award Fund provides one-time financial support to permanent, full-time employees with a University Staff appointment who are struggling…
Free webinar looks at learning styles in the workplace
LifeMatters and the Employee Assistance Office are offering a virtual webinar, Impact of Learning Styles in the Workplace, on Tuesday, Aug. 25, noon‒1 p.m. Our…
Campus cooling update: Buildings to reopen Aug. 10
All buildings closed during the repair of the university’s chilled water system will reopen next week. Employees should return to their standard workplace arrangements on…
Employee bus pass and parking permit updates
The window to renew employee bus passes is now open, with a deadline of Aug. 31. Afternoon, night, motorcycle, moped and Lot 76 Quick Passes…
Ergonomic training for employees with computer workstations
A self-directed training module, How to Create an Ergonomic Computer Workstation, is available to all UW–Madison employees at no cost. This 30-minute training provides practical…
Reminder: Leave policy for voting
With the Wisconsin Partisan Primary coming up on Aug. 11, 2026, employees are reminded of the UW–Madison policy regarding taking time off work to vote.
Event submissions invited for Wisconsin Welcome
Campus partners, student organizations, and community partners can submit their events to be included in the Wisconsin Welcome app. Approved events for Wisconsin Welcome, which…
Pre-Semester Teaching Institute helps instructors prepare for the start of class
New and returning instructors are invited to the Pre-Semester Teaching Institute on August 26, 9 a.m.–2:15 p.m., at The Pyle Center. This event provides focused…