News for Employees
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Parking During WIAA Boys Basketball Tournament
The WIAA Boys Basketball Tournament will be visiting the Kohl Center March 14–16, impacting parking and traffic in the area. Parking permit holders in lots 46, 78, 91 and 94 must relocate on tournament dates. Lots 29 and 83 will also be used for visitor parking, but permit holders are not required to relocate. Affected permit holders can use alternate lots or other transportation options, such as carpooling or taking the bus. More information can be found on the Transportation Services website at transportation.wisc.edu.
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Academic Staff Institute Registration Open
This year’s Academic Staff Institute (ASI) will be held Wednesday, March 27, 7:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at Union South. ASI is an annual professional development conference for UW–Madison academic staff. The conference includes a keynote speaker and a variety of breakout sessions on topics including benefits, campus safety, inclusivity, career management, and the Title and Total Compensation Project. The registration fee of $18 includes breakfast and lunch. Registration is open through March 15 at go.wisc.edu/kuwfdf.
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Workshop Teaches Skills in Emotional Intelligence
A free, half-day workshop on Emotional Intelligence @ Work will be offered to UW–Madison employees in the months of June through October. In this interactive workshop, participants will explore how they can increase their capacity for emotional intelligence (EQ) in their professional and personal lives. Emotional intelligence can help improve and enhance relationships, foster inclusive communication and decision making, and maximize emotionally intelligent strategies. The workshops are part of the new Building Inclusion @ UW series offered by Learning and Talent Development. These sessions fill up quickly, so early registration is encouraged. To register, visit go.wisc.edu/u8q677.
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Preparing for Retirement for WRS Members
Retirement specialists from the Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) are offering free in-person sessions and live webinars about preparing for retirement. The presentations are designed for employees who are members of the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), especially those who are within five years of retirement. Both the in-person sessions and the live, interactive webinars will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. In-person presentations in the Madison area will be held on Wednesday, March 20 at River Bluff Middle School in Stoughton and Monday, March 25 at the Performing Arts Center in Middleton. Registration with an email address is required to attend a live webinar.
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You Can Contribute to a Drug-Free Workplace
All faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to help make UW–Madison a drug-free workplace. You can do this by learning the facts about substance abuse, encouraging others to avoid substance abuse, and knowing where to go for help with a drug or alcohol problem—either for yourself or someone else. Please familiarize yourself with the laws and expectations regarding substance abuse, which apply to all members of the UW–Madison campus community. Complete information can be found at go.wisc.edu/j15c7c.
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Enroll in Multi-Factor Authentication
UW–Madison is currently transitioning to multi-factor authentication (MFA-Duo). All faculty and staff will be required to use multi-factor authentication to access NetID web-based applications by the end of March 2019. MFA requires two different channels of authentication when a user logs in. MFA offers a higher level of security for personal information and the university’s digital resources. It also helps protect unauthorized logins to NetID accounts, even if passwords have been compromised. Employees can enroll in MFA-Duo with a smartphone, token/fob, or tablet at mfa.wisc.edu. To obtain a token/fob, please contact your MFA-Duo Implementation Partner no later than March 28. For questions, please contact the DoIT Help Desk at help@doit.wisc.edu or 264-4357.
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Nominations for University Staff Awards Due Thursday
Thursday, Feb. 28 is the deadline to submit nominations for the University Staff Recognition Award. The award recognizes outstanding achievements. Eight nominees are selected each year by the Awards Selection Committee of University Staff shared governance. Anyone can nominate a member of the University Staff for the award. For details, go to ous.wisc.edu/awards.
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Friday Deadlines for Office Professionals Conference
Registration is now open for the 29th Annual Office Professionals Conference, scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. at Union South. The conference helps UW–Madison employees develop professional skills and learn about resources for personal enrichment and professional development. A discounted registration fee of $100 (a $25 savings) is available to those who register and provide payment by March 1. Eight scholarships are available to UW–Madison employees who could not otherwise attend. Applications for scholarships are due March 1.
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Leadership Program Looks at Values and Vision
The Women and Leadership: Coffee and Conversation series offers no-cost events for UW–Madison employees who are interested in topics related to women’s advancement. On Thursday, March 14, 8–10 a.m. in Tripp Commons at the Memorial Union, Erin Lavery from Exact Sciences will speak on “Acting from Value, Not Fear: Identifying and Acting from the Values that Drive You.” In this interactive session, participants will be encouraged to develop individual action plans. All are welcome to attend. Space is limited; please register in advance at go.wisc.edu/1cfb76.
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Event Marks Opening of Relations with China
A commemoration of “The Week That Changed the World” will take place tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 21, from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in Varsity Hall, Union South. The event celebrates Chinese culture and heritage on the anniversary of the opening of relations between the United States and the People’s Republic of China by President Nixon in 1972. Participants will enjoy a cultural presentation, remarks by Dr. Joseph Dennis, and complimentary hot food and beverages. The event, which is sponsored by University Staff Shared Governance, is free and open to the public.