News for Employees
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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.
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Employee Learning Center Teaches English
UW–Madison employees, including J-1 Visa scholars, are invited to participate in English practice and conversation about cultural topics at the Employee Learning Center. Cultural Linguistic Services holds these sessions on Wednesdays, 4–5:30 p.m. at 21 North Park Street, room 1108. Sessions may include lessons in pronunciation, idioms, or listening to fast speech, as well as special activities or guest speakers. The sessions are free, and employees are welcome to drop in without making an appointment or registering in advance.
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Applications Open Soon for University Staff Scholarships
University Staff employees will be able to apply for Professional Development Scholarships beginning on Thursday, Feb. 14 at 1 p.m. The scholarships can be used to register for non-credit courses at no charge. Approximately 30 courses will be offered through the Division of Continuing Studies. Applications will be awarded on a first-come-first-served basis until all the scholarship funds have been used. Employees who are interested in receiving scholarships are encouraged to act quickly. The scholarship program is funded by the office of the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration. More information, including a link to the application when it opens, can be found at go.wisc.edu/b36rwb.
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Academic Staff Can Apply for Professional Development Grants
Applications are now being accepted for the Spring 2019 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 July 1 and December 31, 2019. Two free informational sessions will be offered on “Writing a Successful Professional Development Grant.” The first session will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 6, noon–1 p.m. in the Health Sciences Learning Center, room 3260. On Tuesday, Feb. 12, a second session will be held noon–1 p.m. in Union South (check TITU for room). If you have questions, please contact Jake Smith at pdrc@soas.wisc.edu or 263-2985. The deadline to submit applications is Friday, March 8, 2019.