News for Employees
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TSA 403(b) Basics: June 7
Are you on track saving for your future? This workshop is intended for new investors and those not yet in the UW Tax-Sheltered Annuity 403(b) Program and it will help you understand the basics of investing and what to look for when you choose your investments.
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Workshops on Engaging Students
Join Research-to-Classroom Studio May 23-June 3 for workshops on teaching practices that are grounded in research and help instructors engage students in deeper, more active learning.
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Teaching Online
If you are designing or redesigning a fully online course, consider participating in a learning community to explore research-based online course design and teaching best practices. Applications due July 13.
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Potential Changes to FLSA May Affect Campus
The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed increasing the salary threshold the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to $50,440 per year from its current level of $23,660. This means that those whose gross pay is below the new minimum will have to be paid hourly, report hours work, and be compensated for overtime. The new FLSA rules could go into effect as early as July 1.
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Refining the Wisconsin Experience
A small team building on and refining the core concepts of the Wisconsin Experience seeks feedback from all members of the campus community. The survey will be live through May 15
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Maximizing Your Benefits: Early and Mid-Career Retirement Planning
Choices you make today can help provide for your tomorrow. Whether you are new to State employment or are mid-way in your career, learn how you may better prepare for future retirement in these sessions offered monthly.
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Staff Honored
UW-Madison couldn’t operate without the 5000+ University Staff that play a critical role on campus. Each year, five are selected for University Staff Recognition Awards for their outstanding contributions both on campus and through their communities.
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Accessible Circulator Shuttle Breaks for the Summer
The UW-Madison Accessible Circulator Shuttle will end service at 7:30pm Friday, May 13, 2016. Service will resume when 2016-17 fall classes begin. Customers can contact Madison Metro Paratransit for summer service.
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Professional Development: UW Women in IT
Interested in advancing your career? This workshop, Thursday, May 12, focuses on helping you get ahead by providing you with the latest trends in resume formats and how to present yourself in a cover letter/resume. This is the first in a series of two unique sessions.
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Volunteer: Residence Halls Move-Out
Please volunteer as a recycling guide to support sustainability on campus. Each year, University Housing partners with students, faculty, staff, and several campus and community organizations to reduce the amount of material that ends up in landfills as a result of move-out.