News for Employees
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Information & Technology Leadership Conference on April 17
Registration is now open for the Fifth Annual Information & Technology Leadership Conference on Tuesday, April 17 at Union South. Attendees will learn from leadership experts, engage with peers, and discuss topics of interest to higher education technology leadership. In addition to keynote speakers, the conference features sessions on innovation, leadership, and more. The conference runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (continental breakfast at 8:00 a.m.). The cost is $50, which includes refreshments and lunch.
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Excellence in Teaching Award Will Recognize Academic Staff
Nominations are open for the Alliant Energy Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Awards. These awards recognize outstanding teaching by academic staff. One member of the academic staff from the UW–Madison system will be selected for this UW System award. Nominations are submitted to campus, not UW System. Nominations of UW–Madison academic staff are due Wednesday, April 18. The nomination form is available online at apps.ohr.wisc.edu/staffdev. Contact the Secretary of the Academic Staff Office at 263-2985 with any questions.
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Check Your Federal Tax Withholding Amount
The Federal Tax Reform Bill has changed the federal income tax withholding amount for most UW–Madison employees. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is encouraging taxpayers to make sure they are having the right amount of tax taken out of their paychecks. Doing a “paycheck checkup” can help prevent you from having too little or too much tax withheld. The IRS offers an online Withholding Calculator to help you determine the right amount of tax withholding for your situation. If you would like to make a change in how much federal income tax you have withheld from your paycheck, you will need to update your Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate. To fill out a new W-4, log into MyUW and launch the Payroll Information module, or see your local payroll contact for assistance. Find the IRS Withholding Calculator at irs.gov/individuals/irs-withholding-calculator.
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Plan Now for Spring 2019 Accreditation Site Visit
In less than a year, a team of peer reviewers from the Higher Learning Commission will visit UW–Madison as part of a comprehensive accreditation evaluation that occurs every 10 years. The accreditation site visit is scheduled for March 25–26, 2019. This is the culmination of a multi-year, cross-campus effort to affirm that the university is delivering high-quality education. University departments are being asked to be aware of the dates to avoid a major scheduling conflict.
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Badger Sports Camps Offer Summer Fun
The UW–Madison Division of Intercollegiate Athletics offers summer camps for children and youth in a wide variety of sports. Camps are led by University of Wisconsin coaches, current and former student-athletes, and camp staff. At Badger Sports Camps, campers have fun while becoming better athletes in their respective sports. All camps are held on the UW campus. Details and registration instructions are available at uwcamps.com.
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Science Camp Provides Hands-On Experience
Registration is now open for Fun with Chemistry summer camps, offered by the Institute for Chemical Education at UW–Madison. Four week-long camps are offered in the afternoons starting June 18. At the camps, campers entering grades 5 through 8 get to carry out a variety of experiments in the lab. Camp themes focus on chemistry, invention, forensic science, and engineering. 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.
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Campus Art Exchange Program Launches
UW–Madison units can now request fine art for their facilities under a new program administered by Facilities Planning & Management. The Campus Art Exchange is an innovative program that provides fine art for display across campus at little or no cost by circulating art works in the campus collection. Currently available works of art can be viewed in an online gallery.
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Rec Sports Offers Summer Camp for Youth
UW–Madison Recreational Sports (Rec Sports) offers a day camp for kids ages 5–12, featuring campus field trips, outdoor and indoor activities, and theme days. Camp activities focus on team building, sport skills, and fun. Ten one-week sessions will be held beginning June 11, 2018. Full-day (9 a.m.–4 p.m.) and afternoon (noon–4 p.m.) sessions are offered, with drop-off and pick-up at the UW Natatorium. The cost is $195 per child for the full-day session and $125 per child for the afternoon session.
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Cybersecurity Listening Session on April 4
An open listening session on new password guidelines will be held on April 4, 1–2 p.m., in 1360 Genetics-Biotechnology Center Building. The UW–Madison Office of Cybersecurity will describe the new password guidelines from the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) and gather your input on the best ways to implement them on campus.
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IT Professionals Conference Call for Proposals
The call for proposals for the 2018 UW–Madison IT Professionals Conference is now open. The conference is designed to share experiences, skills, and technologies among campus IT staff. Conference organizers welcome submissions for 30- or 15-minute sessions, as well as 5-minute flash talks. The event will take place May 31 in Grainger Hall, 975 University Ave. Online submissions are due Friday, April 6.