News for Employees
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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.
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Session Looks at How Info Sources Affect Attitudes about Women’s Rights
Michael Wagner, professor of journalism and mass communication at UW‒Madison, will present a session on Women’s Rights, Democratic Attitudes, and Information in the 2022 Midterm Elections on Wednesday, Sept. 14 in the Great Hall at the Memorial Union. Breakfast will be served 8‒8:30 a.m., followed by a presentation and Q&A 8:30‒10 a.m. The free event is part of the Coffee and Conversation series hosted by Learning and Talent Development. Additional talks are scheduled for October 27 and November 14. Register in advance.
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New Professional Development Series
The Office of Strategic Consulting is offering new professional development opportunities this fall, including Ignite: Fueling Organizational Excellence and In Scope: Managing Projects at UW–Madison. Both series are designed to promote and support efforts to improve organizational effectiveness at UW–Madison. The sessions will incorporate focused peer-to-peer conversations and present tools and resources. This year’s Ignite series will include a special miniseries on teambuilding through quality improvement. There are no fees to participate. Registration is required.
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Simplified Process Makes Well Wisconsin Program Available to More Participants
The Well Wisconsin program supports participants in meeting their health and well-being goals. Those who complete the program steps by the October 14, 2022, deadline will earn a $150 incentive. UW employees, retirees, and their spouses who are currently enrolled in the Wisconsin State Group Health Insurance plan are eligible to participate. Well Wisconsin has introduced a new, simplified process for people who do not have computer access, need language support, or find the online steps challenging to complete. The simplified process enables people to participate by phone, with language interpretation if needed, or by using paper forms. In addition, the number of required steps has been reduced from three to two. PDF instructions are available for download in six languages.
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Registration Open for Institute on Aging Colloquium
The Institute on Aging will be hosting its 32nd Annual Colloquium on Thursday, Sept. 22, 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Gordon Dining and Event Center. Local researchers will showcase cutting-edge science in diverse aspects of aging through talks and poster exhibits. The keynote address will focus on current and critical topics of aging. A Health and Resource Fair will include exhibits from community organizations. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is required; space is limited.
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UW South Madison Partnership Community Celebration
A celebration of the UW South Madison Partnership (SMP) will be held on Thursday, Aug. 25, from 4 – 7 p.m. at the SMP space at the Village on Park, 2238 S. Park Street. The free, family-friendly event will feature a complimentary food truck, music, games, face-painting, and visits from Bucky Badger and UW–Madison’s new chancellor, Jennifer Mnookin. All are welcome.