News for Employees
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Volunteers Sought for Move-In Days
University Housing is looking for volunteers to help new incoming students and their families have a great first experience on campus. Volunteers are needed to help unload vehicles at campus residence halls during move-in. All volunteers will receive a free Badger Buddy T-shirt and a voucher for a free meal in campus dining halls. The four main move-in days are Aug. 26, Aug. 28, Aug. 29, and Aug. 30. Volunteers are most needed on Sunday, Aug. 26. Find more details and sign up for a shift online.
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Construction Projects Affect Getting Around Campus
UW–Madison and City of Madison construction projects are affecting traffic and parking on and around campus. The Charter Street steam project and City of Madison project on W. Johnson Street will cause traffic delays in the center of campus. Near UW Hospital, University Bay Drive is undergoing a repaving project that changes access to Lots 60 and 76. A construction project and detour map is available on the campus parking maps page at transportation.wisc.edu/campus-maps. Project dates may change based on weather or other factors. Stay up-to-date on construction projects that impact getting around campus at transportation.wisc.edu.
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Absentee Voting on Campus Through Thursday
Eligible Madison voters can cast their ballots this week for the August 14 primary election at three different sites on campus. You will need to present a photo ID to receive an absentee ballot. If you are not already registered to vote at your current address, you may register to vote, with proof of residence, at any absentee voting location. Campus locations for absentee voting are Union South, second floor, 2–6 p.m.; Memorial Union, Gekas Commons, 2–6 p.m.; and Student Activity Center, sunroom, 10:15 a.m.–2 p.m. Locations are open through Thursday, Aug. 9.
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University Housing Dining Markets Will Be Cashless
All University Housing Dining Markets will go “cashless” and will no longer accept cash or checks at the registers beginning Sunday, Aug. 12. This will enable the markets to serve customers efficiently without long waits at the register. Accepted forms of payment include Wiscard, Visa, Discover, and MasterCard. Individuals wishing to deposit additional money onto their Wiscard can make online deposits using computer kiosks located in each Dining Market. Wiscard deposits can also be made in person by visiting the University Housing Cashier’s Office at one of three campus locations.
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Suicide Prevention Training August 27
“Recognize, Respond and Refer Suicide Prevention Training” will be held on Monday, Aug. 27, 9–10:30 a.m. at 21 North Park St., room 1106/1108. Participants will learn the warning signs for suicide, how to offer hope, and how to connect to campus and community resources. This no-cost, interactive session is intended for faculty and staff whose work does not involve student interaction. Visit go.wisc.edu/ie09lo to register. To schedule a similar session for faculty/staff who work with and support students, contact Val Donovan at 263-2535.
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Bus passes and specialty parking permits available
Employee bus passes and afternoon, night, moped and motorcycle permits for the 2018–2019 parking year are available for purchase beginning Aug. 1 through the Transportation Services eBusiness portal. You can also purchase a bus pass at one of the Transportation Services Offices: Room 124 in the WARF building, 610 Walnut St.; Room E004 in American Family Children’s Hospital, 1675 Highland Ave.; and Suite 1200 in 21 North Park St. Office hours are available online or by calling 608-263–6666. Student bus passes will be available through the Associated Students of Madison starting Aug. 27. Permit and bus pass details can be found on the Transportation Services website at transportation.wisc.edu.
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Nominations Open for Pringle Award
The Elizabeth S. Pringle Award recognizes UW–Madison employees with office support titles who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to the university. Nominations are due Aug. 17. Any UW–Madison employee may nominate a University Staff member who holds an office support job title. A link to the nomination form, as well as a complete list of eligible job titles, can be found on the University Staff Shared Governance website at ous.wisc.edu. For more information about the award, visit go.wisc.edu/op4zmz.
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Employers Can Recruit Students at Job Carnival
The campus-wide Student Job Carnival will be held Wednesday, Sept. 12, noon–4 p.m. at the Sellery Basketball Court, Gordon Terrace (rain location will be Gordon Dining and Event Center Symphony Room). The fair, open to both UW students and non–UW students, is free for both students and employers. The job carnival will be an interactive event with games, prizes, and food. Employers who would like a presence at the fair are asked to respond by Friday, Aug. 10 by completing a brief survey. Registrations after Aug. 10 will not be included in advertisements. Contact Christina.ortuzar@housing.wisc.edu or call 608-262-4043 with questions.
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Campus Drop-In Tours Available Daily
New this summer, Campus and Visitor Relations is offering 45-minute drop-in campus tours daily at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. The tours are open to members of the community, alumni, conference attendees, or other visitors. UW–Madison’s history, academics, research, and culture are highlighted. The tour is recommended for K–8 students and adults. Tours start at the Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St. (Tours will not be offered on Aug. 21 and Aug. 31.) Groups of six or more are asked to register at least one week in advance.
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Chancellor Blank Reflects on Five Years at UW
Chancellor Rebecca Blank is celebrating her fifth anniversary at UW–Madison. To mark the occasion, the Chancellor has published a blog post that looks back over the past five years and describes what the university will be focusing on in the future. The post also reveals the Chancellor’s best moment in the job to date. Visit the UW–Madison Twitter page to see Bucky Badger celebrate with Chancellor Blank.