News for Employees
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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.
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Employee Career Conference Deadline Approaching
“Construct Your Career at UW,” the UW–Madison Employee Career Conference, will take place on Thursday, March 7, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. at Union South. The free conference is designed to help employees explore their career paths while continuing their employment at UW–Madison. The event offers workshops on career management topics, as well as a keynote presentation by Megan Watt, author of Discover. Act. Engage. Free 15-minute sessions with a career counselor and free professional portrait photos will both be available on a first come, first served basis (sign up at the conference). Attendees may come and go throughout the day. Register by Friday, Feb. 22 to secure your place at the conference and reserve a complimentary lunch.
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Get Moving on #ActiveBadger Day
The Division of Recreational Sports (Rec Sports) is teaming up with a variety of partners to offer a full day of activities on campus on Friday, Feb. 28. Events begin at 7 a.m. and last into the evening. Activities include yoga, fitness classes, special meals, and a presentation on “Mind-Body Skills to Foster Optimal Health” at 8:30 a.m. at DeJope Residence Hall. A Workplace Workout, highlighting exercises that can be done at one’s desk, is scheduled for noon at Grainger Hall, room 3190. Advance registration is requested for most events. Visit go.wisc.edu/ABDay for the full schedule.
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Fair Highlights Education Research
The 2019 UW–Madison Education Research Poster Fair will take place on Friday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at the Wisconsin Institutes of Discovery, 330 N. Orchard Street. Education-related research from departments and centers throughout UW will be featured. The keynote speaker will be Mariana Castro, language development researcher at WIDA and a faculty associate for the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. All faculty, staff, and students are welcome to attend. The event is hosted by the Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning and the Wisconsin Center for Education Research.
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WIAA Tournaments Will Impact Campus Parking
UW–Madison will host more than 125,000 visitors for WIAA Individual Wrestling (February 21–23) and WIAA Boys Basketball (March 14–16). Parking and traffic around the Kohl Center will be impacted during the tournaments. Parking permit holders in Lots 46, 78, 91 and 94 will need to relocate from their assigned lots during the tournaments. Afternoon and night permit holders cannot park in Lots 29, 46, 78, 83, 91 or 94. Permit holders in Lots 29 and 83 may park in their lots, but can use alternate options to avoid congestion. Permit holders who are affected will receive information by email on where they can park during the tournaments. Affected permit holders may wish to use alternative transportation options, such as carpooling or taking the bus. Full details are available on the UW Transportation Services website, transportation.wisc.edu.
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Continuing Studies Grants for Academic Staff
UW–Madison provides grants for academic staff to attend certain noncredit courses offered by the Division of Continuing Studies at no cost. The program invites academic staff to take courses on topics in leadership development, business management, training and development, career planning, and diversity and inclusion. The grant program is funded by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, working in partnership with the Professional Development and Recognition Committee. Online applications will be accepted through March 1, 2019.
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Professional Development Series Builds Self-Awareness
Thrive@UW is a six-course series offered at no cost to UW–Madison employees. Participants explore key skills they can use in their personal and professional lives. Course offerings focus on the topics of work relationships, inclusive work environments, self-knowledge, creativity and innovation, thriving in a time of change, and communicating effectively to support collaboration. Courses are scheduled throughout the spring semester and can be taken in any sequence. UW faculty and staff can register for one or more courses, or complete the entire series.