News for Employees
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Official brand font change for UW‒Madison
In January, UW‒Madison started transitioning its official brand fonts to Red Hat Display and Red Hat Text. These replace the old brand fonts, Verlag and Vitesse. All campus websites using Verlag and Vitesse for web copy must transition from those fonts by June 30, when the campuswide license for Verlag and Vitesse expires. Guidance on how to use the new fonts is provided. A number of resources have been updated with the new brand fonts, including PowerPoint templates, branded email banners, letterhead templates, and more. Templates are available at brand.wisc.edu.
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Employee Appreciation Ice Cream Social planned for June 27
All employees are invited to an Employee Appreciation Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, June 27. UW‒Madison leaders will be handing out free Babcock ice cream on Bascom Hill (weather permitting) from 1–2:30 p.m., or until supplies run out. A dairy-free option will be available. Ice cream will be served in cups in two areas of Bascom Hill, including one area with flat or gentle surface slopes for greater accessibility. In case of rain or severe weather, the event will move to Birge Hall; any change in location will be announced by 10 a.m. on June 27. Additional details, including parking and transportation tips, can be found at go.wisc.edu/p42pmi.
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New research administration system (RAMP) will replace WISPER and Cayuse on June 26
On June 26, RAMP (Research Administration Management Portal) will replace UW’s current pre-award software systems, WISPER and Cayuse, which facilitate the application for, and acceptance of, over $1.4 billion in sponsored programs funding annually.The cutover from WISPER to RAMP will start June 20; at that time, WISPER will be converted to view-only. Starting June 26, all research proposals, award setup, and sponsored agreements will need to be prepared and routed in RAMP. Cayuse will remain operational for several weeks after RAMP goes live for proposals that are already in process.
These changes are being implemented as part of the Administrative Transformation Program’s Research Administration Modernization Project. Visit the UW‒Madison RAMP Training and Resource Library to register for live training courses or to access training materials, user manuals, job aids, and more.
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Registration open for Student Employment Summer Summit
The 4th annual Student Employment Summer Summit will take place on Wednesday, July 12, 12:30‒4:30 p.m., at Gordon Dining and Event Center. This in-person event brings together supervisors, hiring managers, and others who support student employment at UW‒Madison and beyond. The event is hosted by the Student Employment team in the Office of Student Financial Aid and is offered at no cost.
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Learn assertive communication skills
Life Matters and the Employee Assistance Office will present a free session for UW‒Madison employees on Assertive Communication. Participants will learn how to boost self-esteem, address conflict, set boundaries, and more. Both virtual and in-person options will be offered. The virtual session will take place Monday, June 26, 11 a.m.‒noon with registration at go.wisc.edu/14877g. The in-person session is scheduled for Thursday, June 29, 10:30‒11:30 a.m. at 21 North Park Street, rooms 1106/1108, with registration at go.wisc.edu/7dsmfi.
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West Campus District Plan Open Houses in June
The West Campus District planning team will hold two open house events in June to view the new concept designs and collect feedback. This is the first time the public will see these updated designs. Events will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 11 a.m.‒1:30 p.m. in the Health Sciences Learning Center Atrium, and on Wednesday, June 21, 4‒6:30 p.m. at the Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center. The project team will also be sharing additional information on the project timeline, next steps, and designs for the future of the Biotron site. Feedback received at the events and via the online survey will be incorporated into the West Campus District Plan. Visit vc.wisc.edu/westcampus for more information.
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Metro Transit bus service changing June 11
City bus routes and stop locations will be completely different in the new bus system starting Sunday, June 11. Employees are encouraged to check their bus routes before June 11 with Metro’s service maps, timetables, and trip planning resources. Learn more about the new bus system at transportation.wisc.edu.
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Coaching circles provide campus connections and support
Learning and Talent Development is inviting interested UW‒Madison employees to attend an introductory session on coaching circles. Coaching circles bring together 5‒6 people from different areas across campus to meet virtually once a month and share current challenges. Coaching circles are intended to provide connection and support, not advice. In the introductory session, participants will learn about the logistics, roles, and steps involved in participating in a coaching circle. An opportunity to experience a coaching circle will be provided. No coaching experience or special knowledge is required. Several introductory sessions are scheduled for summer and fall.
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Community and campus events for Bike Week
Madison Bike Week is June 3‒10, and local bike advocacy organizations Madison Bikes and Wisconsin Bike Fed have published calendars of this year’s community events. The University Bicycle Resource Center (UBRC), located on the UW‒Madison campus, is offering a free class on How to Plan a Bicycle Route on Thursday, June 8, noon‒1 p.m. Registration is not required. Open to the campus community and visitors, the UBRC provides a do-it-yourself space for bike tune-ups and bike classes. The University Bicycle Resource Center is located in the Helen C. White Garage (Lot 6), in the northeast corner of the ground level of the parking garage. Eleven air and repair stations, which are free for anyone to use, are located across campus. Visit transportation.wisc.edu to learn more.
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First round of parking applications closes June 2
Transportation Services is accepting parking permit applications for the upcoming parking year (Sept. 1, 2023–Aug. 31, 2024). Apply by June 2 for first-round consideration for base lot (including reduced cost), Flex, UW Accessible, park and ride, and business alternate permits. First-round offers will be sent the week of July 10. Additional application rounds for these permit types are planned in late July and early August. Bus passes and other parking options will be available for purchase Aug. 1. Find details at transportation.wisc.edu.