News for Employees
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Course Helps Individuals Navigate Change
“Thrive@UW–Madison: Thriving in a Time of Change” is a three-hour course available at no cost to all UW–Madison faculty and staff. The course uses a four-step model to help employees navigate change in the workplace. Free classes are scheduled for April 30, May 15, June 27, and August 8. To register, visit go.wisc.edu/u91p02.
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Dayton Street Closure Impacts Vehicle Traffic
Parts of W. Dayton Street between Charter Street and Park Street are now closed for a steam tunnel project and additional utility work. Dayton Street between Charter and Mills Streets and Mills to Brooks Streets are closed to vehicle traffic. Vehicles and bikes should detour via Regent, Park or Johnson Streets or University Ave. The Route 80 bus will detour off Dayton Street via Charter Street to Johnson Street, with four bus stops between Mills and Lake Streets closed. The project will be completed in three stages and is expected to last through November 2019. Updates, maps, detours, and bus route changes can be found at transportation.wisc.edu.
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Work Out with Bucky at Camp Randall Stadium
All UW–Madison faculty, staff, and students are invited to join a free workout at Camp Randall Stadium on Wednesday, May 22, noon–12:45 p.m. This high-energy, low-stress workout takes place on the Badger 50-yard line. Group fitness instructors from Rec Sports will lead the workout, with help from Bucky Badger himself. The workout is appropriate for all fitness levels, and accommodations will be available for all physical abilities. In the event of rain, the event will take place at the McClain Center. Register at recsports.wisc.edu/buckys-workout.
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Resources and Events for Campus Supervisors
Campus Supervisors Network (CSN) is a Community of Practice dedicated to promoting leadership and personnel management at UW–Madison. CSN supports managers and supervisors by fostering the sharing of ideas and best practices. A planning committee of peers develops training and networking opportunities. CSN also shares information and offers a number of resources on its website. All supervisors and managers at UW–Madison are welcome to participate. Visit campussupervisorsnetwork.wisc.edu for details.
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Free Course Focuses on Creating Inclusive Environments
Registration is open for “Expanding Self-Knowledge to Create Inclusive Environments” on Tuesday, May 21, 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. at 21 North Park Street, room 5045. This free, all-day event combines two current Thrive@UW–Madison courses. Participants will explore how increased self-awareness can help support a more inclusive work environment. Participants will also consider the impact of personal and social identities on workplace relationships, and learn how our mental processes influence our actions and decisions at work. The course is open to all UW–Madison staff. For details and to register, visit go.wisc.edu/8j59ie. Contact Lindsay Falkowski at lindsay.falkowski@wisc.edu for more information.
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Showcase Celebrates Project Successes
The 20th annual Showcase, hosted by the Office of Strategic Consulting, will take place on Wednesday, April 17, 8 a.m.–12:15 p.m. at Union South. UW–Madison faculty and staff will share their successes, learn from others’ experiences, and connect with colleagues from units across campus. Poster exhibits will highlight some of the successful and innovative projects completed in the past year. The event also features breakout sessions and a keynote presentation by Elizabeth “Liz” Menzer, executive director of the Wisconsin Center for Performance Excellence, on “Building Capacity for Change.” All members of the campus community are welcome to attend at no cost. Registration is requested.
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Deadline Approaching for Office Professionals Conference
The 29th Annual Office Professionals Conference will take place on Wednesday, April 24, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Union South. Dr. Shilagh Mirgain, who was featured on the Today Show, will speak about “Thriving in Life.” The conference also includes 20 sessions on designing life and career, leading with authenticity, mindfulness, negotiation skills, creating inclusive environments, using Microsoft Excel, and more. Attendees may come and go throughout the day. The conference fee is $125, including lunch. Registrations are due Tuesday, April 12.
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Innovation Grant Funding Available
Innovation Grants provide start-up funds of up to $5,000 for innovative proposals to expand UW–Madison’s capacity to build and support a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment. Grant proposals for summer and early fall projects are now being accepted. Proposed projects should build on the UW–Madison diversity framework, Forward Together. Examples of capacity-building activities include research, teaching, and performance. The grants are sponsored by the Office of the Vice Provost and Chief Diversity Officer and the Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement. Applications for this round of funding are due April 12.
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Learn About Supplemental Retirement Savings
The UW Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) 403(b) Program is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings program that allows employees to invest a portion of their income on a pre-tax basis, after-tax (Roth) basis, or a combination of both. You can learn more at a free workshop, “Select, Sign Up and Save with Your UW TSA 403(b),” scheduled for Tuesday, April 9, noon–1 p.m. at 21 North Park Street, room 1108. Visit go.wisc.edu/9w4a0h to register for the workshop. One-on-one counseling sessions with a financial representative are also available on campus.
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Attend a Title and Total Compensation Project Forum
UW–Madison employees are invited to attend upcoming informational forums about the Title and Total Compensation Project (TTC). Attendees will learn how the project will benefit individual careers and the university. Project updates will be shared. Sessions will be held at various locations around campus on Tuesday, April 16, Wednesday, April 17, and Tuesday, April 23. The sessions on April 17 (late night) and April 23 (daytime) will be facilitated in English, Spanish, Hmong, Nepalese, Mandarin, and Tibetan. Advance registration is not required. For details, visit go.wisc.edu/at7k45.