News for Employees
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Flu Shots Available on Campus This Fall
University Health Services flu shot clinics will open on September 13. Everyone should be vaccinated annually. Getting vaccinated helps protect each of us in addition to limiting the spread of influenza. Flu shots are available at no cost through December 8 at multiple campus locations and various times of day. Appointments are encouraged but not required. Employees should bring their insurance card to the clinic for drop-in appointments. Employees without proof of insurance will still receive a flu shot at no cost. To view the list of available dates, times, and locations, and to schedule an appointment, go to uhs.wisc.edu/medical/flu-shots.
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University Roundtable Offers Lunchtime Learning
The University Roundtable will be hosting monthly luncheons featuring speakers from the UW‒Madison community. All programs will be held in Varsity Hall at Union South from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fall sessions are scheduled for October 26, November 16, and December 14. Advance registration for each event is required. The sessions are open to all members of the university community and their guests.
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Info Sessions on West Campus District Plan
UW‒Madison has partnered with University Research Park (URP) and international design firm Perkins & Will to develop a district plan for the west side of campus. This effort is part of the University’s larger revenue innovations initiative that seeks to identify compelling revenue opportunities that fund the core academic, research, and outreach mission. The design team will host two informational sessions on the project next week: Wednesday, Sept. 14, 7 ‒ 8 p.m. at the Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC) room 1345, and Thursday, Sept. 15, 3:30 ‒ 4:40 p.m. at HSLC room 1325. The Sept. 14 session is for the wider community and the Sept. 15 session is for campus, but members of the campus community are encouraged to attend whichever session best fits their schedule.
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Special Note on First 2022‒23 Academic Year Paycheck for Nine-Month Appointments
Employees who are currently paid over nine months (also known as “C-basis” employees) will receive a partial biweekly paycheck on Sept. 8, 2022, that will include pay for the period of August 22‒August 27. The number of paychecks received in a year and the pay periods represented are based on an employee’s contract dates; 2022‒23 academic contracts for nine-month appointees began on August 22. A detailed biweekly pay schedule that includes benefits deductions is available online.
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UWPD Equity Dashboard Tracks Success Measures for Campus Policing
The UW–Madison Police Department (UWPD) has recently updated its Equity Dashboard to add data on service calls for the second quarter of 2022. The Equity Dashboard promotes transparency and provides a set of success measures that speak directly to the UWPD’s commitment to equity in policing. Users can view UWPD calls for service, arrests, citations, use of force, complaint data, and more. Information can be downloaded by the user for any quarter in which data is available. The dashboard also provides general information about programs and services offered by the UWPD. The Equity Dashboard can be found at go.wisc.edu/uwpddashboard.
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Session Looks at First-Person Stories of Leading Change and Lessons Learned
The Office of Strategic Consulting is hosting a free professional development session on Leading Successful Change: Lessons from “Bending Granite” on Thursday, Sept. 8 from 10:30‒11:30 a.m. in Union South. The presenters are the authors of the new book, “Bending Granite: 30+ true stories of leading change,” which includes stories from UW–Madison. The session is part of the series, Ignite: Fueling Organizational Excellence. Advance registration is required.
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Information & Technology Leadership Conference Invites Proposals
The 2022 Information & Technology Leadership Conference (I&TLC) invites proposals from individuals and teams who would like to present at the conference. The event will be held both virtually and in person at the Gordon Dining and Event Center all day on Thursday, December 1. This year’s conference theme is Building Your IT Leadership Toolkit. Program proposals can focus on any aspect of leadership and are due by Thursday, Sept. 29. Registration for the conference will open in mid-October.
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Wisconsin Union Theater Season Announced
The Wisconsin Union Theater, located in Memorial Union, has announced its new season, including the classical Concert Series, jazz, dance, and more. UW–Madison faculty and staff receive 10 percent off all ticket purchases.
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Act Now to Take Advantage of Public Service Loan Forgiveness Waiver
Full-time UW‒Madison employees with federal student loans may be able to take advantage of a limited time waiver available under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The PSLF program forgives the remaining balance tax-free on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer such as UW‒Madison. Private loans do not qualify for PSLF. The limited time waiver, currently set to expire on October 31, 2022, allows borrowers to receive credit for past periods of repayment that would otherwise not qualify for PSLF. Borrowers may benefit from consolidating other federal student loans into a single Direct Loan by the October 31 deadline. Details, links, tools, a video overview, and other resources are available from the UW‒Madison Office of Student Financial Aid at financialaid.wisc.edu/pslf. One-on-one help is available from the Wisconsin Student Debt Hotline at 833-589-0750.
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Upcoming Sessions for Prospective Volunteer Tutors
The Volunteer Tutoring Program at UW‒Madison matches employees with tutors who provide one-on-one instruction in conversation practice, basic English skills for reading and writing, or learning about the U.S. culture. Tutors receive training and may choose to earn an online Tutor Training Certificate. Informational sessions about becoming a tutor will be held online via Zoom on September 1, 13, and 15. Advance registration is not required, and there is no obligation to volunteer after attending. UW‒Madison employees, students, and community members are all welcome to volunteer. Learn more at hr.wisc.edu.cls/volunteer-tutoring-program.