News for Employees
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DoIT Tech Store hours extended for students' return
The DoIT Tech Store and Help Desk went to extended hours starting on Monday, Aug. 15, to prepare for the return of students. The hours are: 333 East Campus Mall, Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Computer Sciences, 1210 W. Dayton St., Monday through Friday 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Health Sciences, 750 Highland Ave., Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday. As always, the Help Desk is also available to you via phone, email and chat.
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Health assessments come with $150 reward
Are you an employee carrying health insurance through UW-Madison that is being administered by ETF? Consider participating in the Well Wisconsin program to qualify for a $150 reward from your health insurer. A bonus is that it’s a great way to learn more about your current health status and potential risks in your future. Learn more and register for an appointment for an onsite wellness assessment. -
Funding for research available in fall competition
Do you have a good idea for research? Be sure to enter the annual Fall Research Competition. Run by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education, the competition offers funding for cutting-edge faculty research and support for graduate students involved in that research. Funding comes from the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation. Each year, four research committees — representing biological sciences, physical sciences, social studies, and the arts and humanities — review about 500 research proposals from faculty representing 120 different departments, and fund about 57 percent of those proposals.
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Planner app now available in Outlook
Microsoft Planner, a project management app offered as part of Office 365, is now available in Outlook on the Web. You can access Planner by going to the app launcher and clicking, “View all my apps.” It is not available for desktop or mobile clients. Planner offers a simple and highly visual way to organize teamwork and collaborate around tasks. Learn more about Planner. Questions? Contact the DoIT Help Desk.
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Bus passes are now on sale
Employee bus passes for Sept. 1, 2016, through Aug. 31, 2017, are on sale at Transportation Services, which encourages employees to take transit. The $24 pass allows for unlimited rides on Madison Metro Transit buses for eligible employees. You can order your bus pass online, and it will be mailed to you. Or you can pick up your bus pass at a Transportation Services office; bring a photo ID. Payment options include payroll deduction, check, credit card or cash.
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Donation and recycling encouraged during August Moving Days
Get ready for curbs in downtown Madison to be crowded with furniture, clothing and more, as renters move and leave unwanted items behind when leases expire in mid-August. But there’s a better option than the curb during August Moving Days. From Aug. 12-17, there will be several sites where individuals can donate their unwanted items and take what they need for free. These sites also will host non-perishable food collection bins for The Open Seat Food Pantry and an e-waste recycling drop-off. The UW–Madison Office of Sustainability and We Conserve are partnering with the City of Madison, Open Seat Food Pantry, Goodwill Industries and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to collect and recycle.
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Introduction to Bicycle Commuting: Aug. 24
A free class called “Introduction to Bicycle Commuting” will offer an overview of basic considerations for the beginning bike commuter, with time for questions. The class, taught by veteran bike commuter and UW Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator Chuck Strawser, will be from noon to 1 p.m. Aug. 24 at University Bicycle Resource Center, HC White Garage (Lot 6). Free Planet Bike blinky light sets will be given to the first five attendees. -
Check "Clutter" for Parking Permit Offers
The Office 365 Team has received reports of parking permit offers being sent to the Clutter folder. If you are expecting an email from UW Transportation Services with your 2016-2017 parking permit offer and have not received it, be sure to check your junk folder and Clutter folder. The deadline to accept first round parking assignments is Aug. 9. If you do not accept the offer by this date, your space will be returned to the parking pool for the second round applicants. If you did not receive an offer, you can remain on the waitlist for second round parking permit offers. Please apply for parking before Aug. 9.
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Call for Nominations: Search and Screen Committee
Academic Staff interested in serving on the Dean of the School of Business Search and Screen Committee should apply by filling out this survey. Applicants should be familiar with the Wisconsin School of Business. The duties for this committee will likely conclude in the late fall or winter. Direct reports to this position will not be considered for this committee. Surveys must be completed no later than Wednesday, Aug. 10 at noon.
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Parking meter changes coming to campus
Transportation Services is converting the remaining coin-operated parking meters on campus to take payments using the Parkmobile mobile payment system. Visitors can use this system to easily pay for parking by phone, on the web, or by using a mobile application. Converted parking meter locations will no longer accept coins. Current hourly rates, time limits, and hours of control for metered parking spaces will remain the same. Conversion will be complete by Sept. 1.