News for Employees
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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.
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Registration Open for Information and Technology Leadership Conference
The Sixth Annual Information and Technology Leadership Conference will take place on Tuesday, April 9 from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. at Union South. The conference theme is “From Hindsight to Foresight: Leading Holistically in a Data-Enabled Institution.” The keynote and breakout sessions will focus on how higher education leaders at all levels can use data to transform their organizations, create, coach, and grow. The conference fee of $50 includes breakfast, lunch, and refreshments. The deadline to register is Tuesday, April 2.
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Become a Badger Well-Being Champion
UW–Madison Employee Wellness is inviting staff and faculty members to serve as Badger Well-Being Champions. Volunteers who join the Well-Being Champion Network will help create a culture of well-being in their work units. Champions will work with UW–Madison Employee Wellness to support employee health and well-being and help achieve their work unit’s goals. Individual volunteers and departments will be recognized for their efforts. Well-Being Champions agree to serve a one-year term and commit approximately one to two hours per month to the initiative.
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Summer Camps Offer Fun with Chemistry
Registration is now open for Fun with Chemistry summer camps, offered by the Institute for Chemical Education at UW–Madison. Four week-long sessions are offered in the afternoons starting June 17. The camps focus on chemistry, invention, forensic science, and engineering. Campers entering grades 5 through 8 get hands-on experience with a variety of experiments in the lab. Pick-up and drop-off are at the Chemistry Building, 1101 University Ave. The cost is $230 per week, with partial scholarships available for those with financial need. Please contact Jack McCann at chemcamps@chem.wisc.edu with any questions.
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Become a Candidate for University Staff Congress
Seats are now open in the University Staff Congress. University Staff who would like to serve on the Congress are invited to declare their candidacy. Congress members meet with campus administration and have a voice in discussions about campus policy. Members meet once a month for a one-year term and participate without loss of pay. Elections will be held to determine the Congress representatives from each district. To become a candidate for Congress, go to ous.wisc.edu or visit the Office of the Secretary in 271 Bascom Hall. Language assistance is available. The last day to self nominate is Friday, April 12.