Nancy Hoffman (formerly Sandhu), an experienced administrator who has played a key role in campus tour, parent, off-campus housing, and information programs, has been named interim director of Campus and Visitor Relations at UW–Madison. Hoffman will follow director Steve Amundson beginning Feb. 1, as he departs for a new role at American Family Insurance. She has worked in the unit since 1996 and has two UW–Madison degrees.
News for Employees
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Nominations sought for Wisconsin Idea seminar
Nominations are being sought for UW-Madison faculty and academic staff who want to take the Wisconsin Idea Seminar, a five-day tour that introduces them to the geography, culture and history of Wisconsin. “This foundational philosophy (the Wisconsin Idea) runs deep and reminds us that the teaching and research we do on this campus benefits and serves the people of Wisconsin and beyond,” wrote Chancellor Rebecca Blank in her call for nominations, which are due Feb. 15.
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Blank tells Regents that new investment in UW needed
UW-Madison has maintained high quality in education and research, but further efforts, including new state investment and flexibilities that will allow campus to act entrepreneurially, are essential to securing continued excellence in the future, Chancellor Rebecca Blank told the UW System Board of Regents last week. The governor is scheduled to release his budget proposal at 4 p.m. Feb. 8. For updates, visit budget.wisc.edu.
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Learn how to recognize and report phishing
Phishing is a form of fraud where a scammer attempts to have you reveal personal financial or confidential information by posing as a reputable entity in an electronic communication. Many scammers try to bait you by urging you to respond immediately by clicking a web link that appears official (with all the familiar logos or corporate phrases). Report general phishing emails or emails that appear to be spam. If you are ever unsure whether an email message is legitimate, do not respond to it! Instead, contact the DoIT Help Desk (608) 264-HELP (4357) and ask for advice.
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Human Resources System outage in late February will affect employee access
Employees will not have access to their online timesheets, earnings statements and related documents and services during a UW Human Resources System (HRS) outage that will occur in late February. The outage is due to an HRS System technical upgrade and is scheduled to begin at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 22, and continue until the morning of Monday, Feb. 27.
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Statement from Chancellor Blank on executive order on immigration
Chancellor Rebecca Blank issued a statement Monday on the new executive order on immigration. “We call on our leaders to search for a balanced approach that does not weaken our higher education system, the competitiveness of our economy and core principles of our democracy,” she said. Read more at http://news.wisc.edu/statement-from-chancellor-blank-on-executive-order-on-immigration/
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Interim director named for Campus and Visitor Relations
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Apply now for academic staff professional development grant
Applications are being accepted for the spring 2017 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, 2017, and Dec. 31, 2017. Brown bag sessions on the grants will be from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, at Union South; and from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at 1309 Health Sciences Learning Center. The deadline to apply is March 10. Questions? Contact Jake Smith (263-2985, pdrc@soas.wisc.edu) or Heather Daniels (263-1011, pdrc@soas.wisc.edu).
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Job fair an opportunity to recruit student employees
University Housing will be holding another student job fair this Spring. The Spring Campus Wide Student Employment Job Fair will be from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at the Gordon Dining & Event Center: Overture and Concerto Rooms. Light refreshments will be provided for employers and students. This event is a way to consolidate and display the various student employment opportunities available on campus. It is open to both UW students and non-UW students. This job fair is free to attend (for you and for students). You will need to staff your own table, and bring any materials you want to provide to students. If attending, someone will need to be present the entire time of the event. Housing will provide you with a covered table(s) with an ID sign and two chairs per table. Housing will market the job fair on campus, and reach out to local high schools and colleges as well.You will have the option of having multiple tables for your organization, each table representing a different department or employment area from your organization, if desired.
RSVP: If you are interested in participating, please complete this brief Qualtrics Survey brief by Monday, Jan. 30. Registrations past that date will not be included in advertising materials. If you have any questions, please contact Allyson Hedding at Allyson.Hedding@housing.wisc.edu or 608-890-3278.
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Chinese New Year celebration to be Thursday
Please come join the University Staff Chinese New Year Celebration from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26, at Varsity Hall in Union South. There will be food, refreshment and music provided. You do not have to RSVP and the event is open to the public. Those on campus and the greater Madison community can participate.
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Outside Activities Reports due April 30
As we start a new year, it is time for many employees to complete the annual Outside Activities Report (OAR) covering activities undertaken in 2016. Faculty and staff are encouraged to participate in outside activities, share expertise, and transfer intellectual property to the private sector. All faculty, regardless of appointment, all academic staff with a 50 percent or greater appointment, and all individuals listed as participants on human subject protocols or on federal grants are required to fill out an annual Outside Activities Report (OAR) and update whenever new outside activities are undertaken. Your annual report for activities undertaken in 2016 must be completed by April 30, 2017. Complete your annual OAR using this link: https://research.wisc.edu/respolcomp/coioar/.