News for Employees
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America Saves Week provides resources for financial well-being
UW–Madison employees are invited to learn about financial well-being during America Saves Week, April 7 through April 11. The campaign encourages everyone to check in on their finances by highlighting areas that contribute to financial stability such as saving automatically, preparing for unexpected expenses, and reducing debt. Live and on-demand webinars will be offered on topics such as budgeting, saving, financial crimes awareness and prevention, buying a first home, and investing with confidence. Most webinars require pre-registration. Credit check-ups and individual counseling sessions are available by appointment or with pre-registration. Find these resources and more at wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/americasaves, the Universities of Wisconsin America Saves website.
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Registration deadline approaching for Administrative Professionals Conference
The Administrative Professionals Conference will take place on Wednesday, April 9, 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, inclusive excellence, workplace skills, relationship building, communication, and well-being. Registration is due March 25. The $125 fee includes the keynote, workshops, continental breakfast, and lunch. Managers and supervisors are encouraged to approve requests from staff to attend the conference.
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Workshop explores AI in teaching
The Center for Teaching, Learning & Mentoring is holding a workshop, Exploring AI in Teaching: Lessons Learned, on April 17, noon–1:30 p.m. via Zoom. A panel of instructors will share their experiences from this academic year using the growing array of generative AI tools in the classroom. This workshop is free and open to all who teach and support instruction at UW–Madison. Register to attend.
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Volunteers sought to help with 2025 Undergraduate Symposium
UW–Madison students will be showcasing their undergraduate research, creative work, and scholarly pursuits at the 2025 Undergraduate Symposium on Friday, April 25, at Union South. Volunteers are needed to assist with registration, engage with poster displays, and provide general event support. All members of the campus community, including faculty and staff, are welcome to volunteer.
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Become a candidate for University Staff Congress
Seats are now open in the University Staff Congress. University Staff who would like to serve on the Congress are invited to declare their candidacy. Congress members meet with campus administration and have a voice in discussions about campus policy. Members meet once a month from August to the following June, and participate without loss of pay. Elections will be held to determine the Congress representatives from each district.
To become a candidate for Congress, send an email stating that you wish to run for Congress to John Lease, Secretary of the University Staff, at john.lease@wisc.edu. You can also visit the Office of the Secretary in 271 Bascom Hall during regular business hours. Language assistance is available. The last day to self-nominate is April 3 at 1 p.m. Learn more at ous.wisc.edu/elections.
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Workshop teaches bystander intervention skills
An interactive workshop, Bystander Intervention: Stepping In with Care and Confidence, introduces UW–Madison faculty and staff to intervention skills that can contribute to healthy, inclusive, and engaging workplaces. Participants will practice multiple intervention options in real-life scenarios, and will learn how to identify, intervene, interrupt, and improve workplace situations when they arise. An in-person session will be held on Thursday, April 3, 1–4 p.m. on campus at 21 North Park St., Madison. In addition, a two-part virtual session will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2–4 p.m. and Friday, May 16, 9–11 a.m. UW employees may attend at no cost. Advance registration is required.
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Planned outage will affect MyUW self-service functions
The Human Resources System (HRS) will be unavailable Friday, March 14, 4 p.m. through midday Sunday, March 16, due to a planned maintenance outage. During this time period, employees will not be able to access self-service functions in MyUW, including timesheets, absence reporting, personal information, benefits, payroll, and tax documents. Employees who may need access to this information during the outage period should plan ahead.
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Help make UW–Madison a drug-free workplace
All faculty and staff are encouraged to contribute to a drug-free workplace. You can do this by learning the facts about substance abuse, encouraging others to avoid substance abuse, and knowing where you or others can go for help with a drug or alcohol problem. The laws and expectations regarding substance abuse apply to all members of the UW–Madison campus community. You can review this information and find resources for drug and alcohol abuse prevention at go.wisc.edu/j15c7c.
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Campus leaders affirm commitment to UW–Madison mission amid uncertainty
On Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin and Provost Charles Isbell Jr. emailed a message to all students, faculty, and staff. The message provided some updates on recent activity at the federal level and detailed ways that UW–Madison leaders continue to assess the implications of these actions and respond across multiple levels. Mnookin and Isbell also affirmed that UW–Madison will be guided by our commitment to our mission of excellence in teaching, research and service as well as to our commitment to the values that help support that excellence. The full message is available in six languages at news.wisc.edu.
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Upcoming open houses provide a hands-on preview of Workday
UW–Madison employees are invited to get a hands-on preview of Workday at two upcoming open houses. The open houses will offer a self-guided preview, allowing employees to explore Workday features such as the home page, pay slips, tax elections, time and absence functions, and more. On Tuesday, March 18, the Workday open house will be offered 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at the Academic Staff Institute at Union South. On Thursday, April 17, the open house will be held 10 a.m.–4 p.m. in conjunction with Showcase 2025, also at Union South. The open houses are offered on a drop-in basis at no cost; registration for the events is not required.