News for Employees
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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.
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Open Forum on Graduate Assistantship Policies
An open forum will be hosted by the Graduate Assistantship Policies and Procedures Workgroup on Tuesday, April 10, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at the Memorial Union (see TITU for room location). Draft policies and procedures for graduate students and supervisors will be discussed. Those who are unable to attend can provide online feedback on the draft policy document.
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2017 FSA Claims Deadline is March 31
UW–Madison employees enrolled in the 2017 Medical and/or Dependent Day Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) must submit eligible claims for the 2017 plan year for reimbursement by Saturday, March 31, 2018. Claims should be submitted directly to TASC, the FSA Administrator. Claims must have been incurred January 1 through December 31, 2017 to be eligible for reimbursement from your 2017 account.
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Office Professional Event Builds Skills
The UW–Madison Conference for the Office Professional will take place on Tuesday, April 24, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. at Union South. This annual event provides skill-building, networking, and practical tools for personal enrichment and professional development to UW–Madison employees and members of the public. Dr. Zorba Paster will deliver the keynote presentation. Sessions topics will include conflict management, building better work relationships, business writing, technology tools, the benefits of an inclusive work environment, work-life integration, and more. Register by March 23 to receive the “early bird” rate of $100. After March 23, the cost to attend is $125. Scholarships are available for UW–Madison employees. For conference details, visit go.wisc.edu/80ekn2.
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Nominations Open for Community-University Partnership Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2018 UW–Madison Community-University Partnership Awards. The awards recognize the work of UW–Madison faculty, staff and students, and their community partners as they address pressing public issues across the State of Wisconsin. Any UW–Madison employee or student may nominate a partnership by the April 11 deadline.
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Free Session on Google Analytics Basics
Google Analytics is a tool for capturing and analyzing visitor traffic to your website. WiscWeb DoIT is hosting “Google Analytics 101” on Thursday, April 5, 9–11 a.m. at the Memorial Library (728 State Street), Room 126. The session is designed for anyone who is interested in using Google Analytics to develop strategies for getting more visitors to their campus-affiliated website. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. Additional sessions will be held throughout the year. Those who are unable to attend can view the February 7 session online.