News for Employees
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Late Night Diversity Forum Rescheduled for Dec. 13
The Diversity Forum originally announced for December 4 has been rescheduled, and will now be held Wednesday, Dec. 13 from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Concerto Room at the Gordon Dining and Event Center. This session is intended for UW–Madison employees who work second and third shifts, although all UW–Madison employees are welcome to attend. A meal will be provided at 12:15 a.m. The forum will cover a variety of topics, including diversity and inclusion efforts at UW–Madison, campus climate survey results, recognizing bias, and disrupting hostile and intimidating behaviors. Employees can attend without loss of pay and pre-registration is not required. Please notify your supervisor if you plan to attend. Interpretation services will be available for those whose preferred language is Spanish, Hmong, Tibetan, or Chinese.
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Last Chance to Participate in Partners in Giving
Thursday, Nov. 30, is the last day to contribute to this year’s Partners in Giving campaign. Help improve lives for others at home and abroad by donating to the charity or charities of your choice. Donations can be made by payroll deduction, cash or check. To make a contribution, fill out a paper pledge form (available from your divisional Partners in Giving coordinators) or donate online. For more information, go to giving.wi.gov.
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The New UW Holiday Gift Guide is Here
For gifts that are unique to UW–Madison, shop the 2017 Holiday Gift Guide. You’ll find items brimming with Badger spirit, artistic creations, and gifts that spring from scientific research and discovery. Explore treasures from all corners of campus and find gifts for everyone on your holiday list. The gift guide is available online at go.wisc.edu/giftguide.
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Upcoming Deadline for Blend@UW Sessions
Applications are currently being accepted for the winter sessions of Blend@UW. The four-day sessions, offered at no cost, are scheduled for January 9–12 and January 16–19, 2018. Apply by Friday, Dec. 15 to reserve your spot. Past participants report 100 percent satisfaction with the program, which helps instructors develop a course map and evaluation plan for blended-learning courses.
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Reminder: Campus Guidelines for Inclement Weather
Cold temperatures, snowy roads, and icy conditions can be expected in the coming months. In preparation, the Office of Human Resources suggests that you review the inclement weather guidelines for UW–Madison. The chancellor is responsible for determining if classes will be canceled or postponed or some university services suspended due to inclement weather. The chancellor’s decisions will be based on the safety and welfare of students, faculty and staff. For the latest information on weather-related closings or changes to campus operations, visit wisc.edu or @uwmadison on Twitter. A detailed description of the inclement weather guidelines is available at go.wisc.edu/2k979r.
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Review Your 2018 Benefits Enrollments
This is a good time to review your 2018 insurance coverage and any changes you made during the Annual Benefits Enrollment period which ended on October 27, 2017. You can view a summary of your benefits for 2018 online by using the MyUW portal. If you are University Staff and are paid every two weeks, premiums for 2018 coverage will be deducted starting with the paycheck dated December 21, 2017. If you are paid monthly as Faculty, Academic Staff, or a Limited Appointee, premiums for 2018 coverage will be deducted starting with the paycheck dated January 2, 2018. Detailed instructions on how to view your benefits information on the MyUW portal are available from the UW Service Center. You can also learn about updates to the various UW–Madison insurance programs for 2018. For more information, go to uwservice.wisconsin.edu/news/post/372.
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UWPD to Host Community Forum on November 27
Do you have questions for the UW–Madison Police Department? Join the UWPD for a community forum on Monday, Nov.27, 4:30–6 p.m. in the Marquee Theater at Union South. UWPD Chief Kristen Roman and other UWPD leadership will be on hand to answer your questions and share their perspectives on campus policing. All campus community members, including faculty, staff, and students, are welcome to attend.
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Thanksgiving Weekend Campus Dining Hours
University Housing’s dining locations are closed Thursday through Saturday for Thanksgiving, with limited hours on Sunday. Hours are listed at housing.wisc.edu/dining-locations. Dining locations will resume regular hours on Monday, Nov. 27.
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Winter Parking Rules Now in Effect
Winter parking rules are in effect on campus Wednesday, Nov. 15 through March 15, 2018. This information will be of particular interest to employees working the second or third shift. Winter parking rules apply from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. every day regardless of weather conditions. There is no parking on Observatory Drive or Linden Drive, including lots 26 and 40. Parking is restricted in lots 16, 34, 40, 50, 51 and 137. In these lots, park only in rows marked with a “Shoveling Bucky” sign. The university may declare Snow Action Days in the event of major winter weather. During Snow Action Days, no parking is allowed on the top level of university ramps, and any vehicles parked on the top level must be moved before 7 a.m. Winter parking rules for the City of Madison are also in effect Nov. 15 through March 15.
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Sign Up for Your Job Family Listening Session
The Title and Total Compensation Study is a vital initiative for our campus to maintain and enhance the excellence of our workforce. The study will result in clear career paths for employees and updated titles and pay ranges comparable and competitive with similar organizations. Colleagues from your job family will host upcoming listening sessions. They will share the updated job family definitions and seek your feedback regarding the grouping and definitions of sub-families. Listening sessions build on the work of 1,200 employees who attended forums in September and October. Register online at go.wisc.edu/jobfamily.