Intentional professional development for leaders
The most effective leaders are intentional about enhancing their skills. Leadership and Talent Development supports that intention by facilitating engaging conversation and skills development in…
Health alert: Measles cases in Wisconsin
As of August 18, 2026, there have been 36 confirmed cases of measles in Wisconsin that are part of an outbreak in nearby Grant, Iowa,…
Wisconsin Union opens new restaurant on campus
The Wisconsin Union team will open a new dining option, called Pedone Pinsa, at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery (also known as the Discovery Building)…
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…