News for Employees
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Bus passes, parking permits still can be ordered
Bus passes and various parking permits for UW and UW Health employees are still available for ordering. UW employee bus passes cost $24. UW Health pays for their employees’ bus passes. Both groups can order their 2016-17 passes online or by visiting a Transportation Services office. New passes go into effect on Sept. 1, so be sure to keep your current pass and use it through the end of August. In addition to bus passes, you can also purchase the following products from Transportation Services online: Base Lot Permit (for those who have applied and been offered a permit); Park and Ride Permit; Afternoon/Night/Weekend permit; Motorcycle Permit; and Moped Permit.
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Move-in days expected to slow traffic
Numerous campus area streets will be closed to accommodate the more than 7,500 students who will be moving in to residence halls. The big move-in days are Sunday, Aug. 28; Tuesday, Aug. 30; Wednesday, Aug. 31; and Thursday, Sept. 1. Students can move in anytime after 8 a.m. Traffic around all residence halls will be extremely busy on these days and all lots near residence halls will be used for temporary unloading. University staff will help direct traffic. Details on street closings.
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Part of Babcock Drive closed until Friday
From Tuesday, Aug. 16, until Friday, Aug. 19, Babcock Drive will be closed between University Avenue and Linden Drive for repaving. Access to all parking lots will be maintained, but you may wish to use Charter Street as an alternate route to your lot. If you have questions, contact parking’s customer service representatives at customerservice@fpm.wisc.edu.
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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.