News for Employees
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Campus Celebration Marks Oktoberfest
Celebrate German culture and heritage at Oktoberfest, Friday, Oct. 12, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Gordon Dining and Event Center, Sonata Room. Complimentary food and beverages will be available. This event is sponsored by University Staff Shared Governance.
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Get Ready for Annual Benefits Enrollment
The Annual Benefits Enrollment period is October 1–26, 2018. This is the only time you can make changes to certain benefits without having an eligible life event (for example, marriage, birth, or divorce) or qualifying employment changes during the year. Learn about your benefits options for 2019 at upcoming seminars for UW–Madison employees, to be held at various locations and times on October 3, 4, 10 and 11. Also, mark your calendar for the Employee Benefits and Resource Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. at Union South. At the fair, you can attend a benefits seminar, meet with benefits representatives, and get help enrolling in benefits. Pre-registration is not required to attend these events, and no leave needs to be taken. For more information, go to benefits.wisc.edu/2019.
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Conference Builds Leadership Skills
The 20th Annual Leadership and Management Development Conference is designed to help faculty, staff, and community members develop the skills they need to lead and manage more effectively, whether they are in formal positions of leadership or not. The event will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. at Union South. Binnu Palta Hill, assistant dean for diversity and inclusion at the Wisconsin School of Business, will deliver the keynote address on “Curiosity and Vulnerability: Traits of a Fearless and Inclusive Leader.” The conference fee is $125, including lunch. To secure your place, register by October 26 at hr.wisc.edu/lmd.
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Road Construction Update
N. Charter Street is currently closed to two-way traffic between W. Johnson Street and University Avenue between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Vehicles should use N. Mills Street, N. Orchard Street, or another parallel street instead. In addition, multiple campus milling and repaving projects are scheduled for October 1–4, weather permitting. This includes a section of Observatory Drive from Washburn Observatory to Park Street. Eastbound traffic will close starting at Elizabeth Waters Residence Hall. Visit transportation.wisc.edu to stay up-to-date on construction projects that impact getting around campus.
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Instructors Share Tech Tips and Insights
Active Teaching Labs, weekly events offered by DoIT Academic Technology, provide instructors with regular opportunities to discuss teaching with technology. Discussion topics range from tool-specific sessions such as Canvas Peer Review and Kaltura MediaSpace to broader subjects such as collaboration with in-class screens and virtual reality. Attendees are encouraged to share their ideas.
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Wellness Symposium Supports Well-Being
All UW-Madison employees and students are encouraged to attend the UW-Madison Wellness Symposium: A Day of Resilience and Well-Being, on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m. at Union South. The event will feature experiential breakout sessions, inspiration, and information about resources that support all aspects of well-being. Laura Putnam, author of “Workplace Wellness That Works” and noted well-being speaker and consultant, will deliver the keynote address. Attendees may come and go throughout the day. The registration fee is $35 for UW faculty and staff. Register by October 12 to secure your spot. For details, visit go.wisc.edu/x64bsw.
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Event Celebrates Shared Governance
The UW-Madison Shared Governance Reception will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 3:30–5 p.m. in Varsity Hall at Union South. Refreshments will be served. All members of the UW-Madison community—including faculty, academic staff, university staff, and students—are welcome to attend. Representatives of shared governance will be on hand to answer questions about shared governance on the UW-Madison campus. Chancellor Rebecca Blank will make brief remarks at 4 p.m.
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Professional Development Grants for Academic Staff
Applications are now being accepted for the Fall 2018 Academic Staff Professional Development Grant program. The program is offered to academic staff members who meet the eligibility requirements and hold at least a 50 percent appointment. Grants are for activities beginning between January 1, 2019, and June 30, 2019. Brown Bag sessions will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 25, noon–1 p.m. at Union South and Wednesday, Sept. 26, noon–1 p.m. at 1306 Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC) for those who want to learn how to write a successful grant application. Applications are due to department chairs or unit leaders by October 26.
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Mentors Sought for Academic Staff Program
The Academic Staff Mentoring Committee is in need of mentors to participate in the 2018–2019 Academic Staff Mentoring Program. The program provides for professional and personal development discussions among academic staff across campus. Recommendations for Academic Staff Mentors must have approximately five or more years of experience at UW–Madison, regardless of position. Those who are interested in registering as mentors should fill out the survey by Friday, Sept. 21. Mentor-mentee matches will be notified prior to the kickoff event on Thursday, Oct. 4, 10:30 a.m.–noon at Union South.
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Employee Flu Shots Available
University Health Services hosts employee flu shot clinics at various locations on campus. UW–Madison supports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendation that adults receive an annual flu shot. No appointment is needed. Bring your health insurance card. If you have Anthem-Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Dean Care, Group Health Cooperative, Humana, Physicians Plus, WPS, United Healthcare, or Unity, payment will be processed directly to your health insurance provider. Otherwise, there will be a $34 fee for the shot (payable by cash, check, Visa or MasterCard). The employee flu shot clinics are not open to spouses, partners, or children of employees.