News for Employees
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First deadline for parking applications is June 10
Transportation Services is accepting parking permit applications for the upcoming parking year (Sept. 1, 2022 – Aug. 31, 2023). Apply by June 10 for early consideration for base lot (including reduced cost), flex, UW disabled, park and ride, and business alternate permits. Applications for these permit types will also be accepted between late July and mid-August. Apply by August 16 to increase your chances of receiving a parking permit offer by September 1. Find details at transportation.wisc.edu.
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COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Summer Update
COVID-19 testing and vaccinations are available at no cost to current students and employees throughout the summer. Antigen test kits are available on the ground floor of 333 Campus Mall Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (closed for lunch from noon–1 p.m.) and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Students and employees must show their Wiscard and are eligible for one antigen test kit per week. PCR testing is conducted on the ground floor of 333 East Campus Mall, by appointment through the MyUHS app or the MyUHS web portal. University Health Services continues to offer free vaccination, including first and second booster shots, on campus by appointment. Vaccination is also available at a number of community locations. For details, visit covidresponse.wisc.edu.
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Summer Dining Hours on Campus
Summer hours are in effect at the dining locations operated by University Housing. Four Lakes Market is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days per week. The Bean & Creamery at Four Lakes is open 7 a.m.–2 p.m. daily, and the Flamingo Run convenience store is open 10 a.m.–7 p.m. daily. The Flamingo Run store at Gordon Avenue Market is open 10 a.m.–7 p.m. seven days per week. The Starbucks at Smith Residence Hall is open daily 7 a.m.–2 p.m. All other dining facilities, including Carson’s Market, Liz’s Market, Gordon Avenue Market, and Rheta’s Market, are serving summer conference groups and will have intermittent schedules until the 2022–23 academic year begins.
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Resources for Retirement
The UW–Madison Retirement Association (UWRA) offers diverse activities and resources to all current or retired employees of UW–Madison and other affiliated UW entities. Member benefits include social events, travel opportunities, a monthly newsletter, and programs on topics such as personal finances, health and wellness, and technology. An annual membership is $20 for those who are retired and living in zip codes beginning with 535, 537, and 539. Reduced rates are available for multi-year memberships, lifetime memberships, those in “out of area” zip codes, and those not yet retired. For more information, visit uwramadison.org.
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Lunchtime Wellness in the Gardens
Allen Centennial Gardens is hosting weekly Lunchtime Wellness activities on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. throughout the summer. Sessions will offer hands-on activities with plants, wellness exercises such as yoga or meditation, and other ways to enjoy the gardens. There is no cost to participate. Visit allencentennialgarden.wisc.edu to learn more.
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Employee Appreciation Ice Cream Social June 1
All faculty and staff are invited to the Employee Appreciation Ice Cream Social on June 1 on Bascom Hill (weather permitting) from 1 to 2:30 p.m., or until supplies run out. Campus leaders will be giving out free ice cream in pre-made cups. Available ice cream flavors will be gluten-free, and gelatin-free and dairy-free options will also be available. If rain or severe weather prevents an outdoor event, the Ice Cream Social will be held in Birge Hall. A late-night Ice Cream Social will be held on June 29, at two campus locations, for UW employees who work second and third shifts; details about that event will be announced soon.
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2022–23 Parking Applications Open
Parking applications are now open for the 2022–23 parking year for base lot (including reduced cost), flex, UW disabled, park and ride, and business alternate permits. Other parking and transportation options for 2022–23, including bus passes, afternoon, night, moped, and motorcycle permits, will be available to purchase starting August 1; these products do not require an application. Employees looking for summer parking have prorated options available. Find details at transportation.wisc.edu.
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Dinner by Dining Returns
University Housing is bringing back their weekly Dinner by Dining program, which offers convenient, family-style hot meals to order and pick up on your way home each Wednesday. Orders will be available for pick-up curbside at Carson’s Market, 1515 Tripp Circle, at designated pick-up times between 4:30–5:30 p.m. Each week offers a different menu. Orders for the current week’s menu will close at noon on the Monday of that week. Orders are open now for the June 1 menu, featuring a smoked BBQ pulled pork meal for two, four, or six guests.
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Connect, Learn, and Grow Online Series Seeks Presenters
Connect, Learn, and Grow is an online series offering meaningful, timely, and relevant learning opportunities for UW–Madison employees. Sessions will be held live on Thursdays, 1–2 p.m., during the summer months. Anyone who is interested in being a presenter is welcome to complete a Call for Proposals. If you have an idea for a topic or speaker, email conferences@ohr.wisc.edu. This virtual learning series is provided by Learning and Talent Development at UW–Madison.
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Mnookin Named UW–Madison Chancellor
Jennifer L. Mnookin, Dean of the School of Law and Ralph and Shirley Shapiro Professor of Law at the University of California, Los Angeles, has been named the 30th leader of the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents unanimously approved Mnookin’s appointment as chancellor, following a recommendation made by a selection committee. Mnookin replaces Rebecca Blank and will begin as chancellor on Aug. 4, 2022. Blank’s last day in office will be May 31. UW–Madison Provost John Karl Scholz has agreed to serve as interim chancellor from the time of Blank’s departure until Mnookin begins.