News for Employees
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New Zoom Miniumum Version Update February 17
Effective February 17, the minimum version requirement for the Zoom computer and mobile application will be updated from 5.6.3 to 5.8.6. All UW–Madison Zoom accounts and individuals attending UW–Madison Zoom hosted meetings will be required to use version 5.8.6 or later.
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Get Your Booster Dose on Campus or Share Your Vaccination Record
Everyone who is eligible for a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is recommended to get one as soon as possible for the best protection against COVID-19 infection and serious illness. University Health Services (UHS) has expanded capacity at its no-cost campus vaccination clinic and has appointments available. If you already received a booster shot off-campus, let UHS know by sharing your records through the MyUHS website or app. Please have an image of your vaccination record ready for upload in one of the following file formats: PDF, PNG, JGP or JPEG. Sharing this information will help UW–Madison maintain more accurate information about our community and continue to develop plans to keep all members of our campus community safe. For more information, visit covidresponse.wisc.edu.
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Showcase Sessions Finalized; Registration Open
Showcase 2022 will be held Tuesday, March 8, at Union South. This free annual event highlights innovations and improvements on campus, and features a poster exhibition, poster flash talks, breakout sessions, and a keynote presentation by Chancellor Rebecca Blank. As currently planned, Showcase 2022 includes in-person, live streamed, and interactive online sessions. Those who plan to attend any of the online sessions must register by Monday, March 7, at 5 p.m. to receive the links to those sessions. Event registrations will also be accepted at the door, but will not include access to the online sessions. The event schedule, including a list of breakout sessions, is now available. For details and to register, visit showcase.wisc.edu.
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Black History Month Events on Campus
UW–Madison is celebrating Black History Month in February with movie and TV show screenings, an open mic night and more for students, faculty and staff. The theme this year is “Melanin in Media: The People, The Culture, The Blackprint.” The keynote will feature a conversation with Ruth E. Carter, the Academy Award winner for “Best Costume Design” for the movie Black Panther, on Sunday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. in Varsity Hall, Union South. Black History Month at UW–Madison is planned and hosted by the 2022 Black History Month Planning Committee, the Black Cultural Center, and partners across campus. For a complete list of events, visit wisc.edu/black-history.
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Update from the Chancellor on COVID-19
In her latest blog post, Chancellor Rebecca Blank addresses how the university has adapted to deal with COVID-19 and provides an overview of the newest campus actions to support health and safety. The blog post also provides answers to commonly asked questions about testing, online instruction, and protective masks. All employees are encouraged to review the recently published details about campus plans for the spring semester, and to view a recording of the town hall that was held on Friday, Jan. 21. Links to these resources, FAQs, and other important information about the campus response to COVID-19 can be found at covidresponse.wisc.edu.
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Webinar Explains Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
The federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program has enabled thousands of student loan borrowers to qualify to have the reminder of their federal student loan balance forgiven. Due to a program expansion, available through October 31, 2022, additional UW–Madison employees with federal student loans may qualify to have their loan balances forgiven. UW has partnered with Ascendium to present a 90-minute webinar that will share details about the program, how to qualify, and how UW employees may benefit from the temporary expansion. The webinar will be presented twice, once on Thursday, Jan. 27, from 5–6:30 p.m. and again on Thursday, Feb. 3, from 1–2:30 p.m. Register online to receive information about joining the meeting.
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Charter Street at University Avenue Reopening
Charter Street between University Avenue and Lathrop Drive is open as of Tuesday, Jan. 25. Traffic lanes and pedestrian routes are open, and Madison Metro Transit has resumed regular service along Charter Street. Nearby construction will continue to impact motor vehicle, bike, and pedestrian traffic through spring 2022. For more details and a map, visit transportation.wisc.edu.
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Center for Teaching, Learning and Mentoring Offers Instructional Support
The Center for Teaching, Learning and Mentoring offers a range of professional development programs, from the basics of teaching at UW–Madison to deep-focus explorations of important course design and teaching topics. Faculty, instructional academic staff, and graduate student instructors of all experience levels are welcome to participate. Visit the center’s website to view and register for upcoming workshops, webinars, and courses, or to request a one-on-one consultation.
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Town Hall to Address Plans for Spring Semester
A town hall event will be held this Friday, Jan. 21, from noon to 1 p.m. and can be viewed live at go.wisc.edu/covid-qa. UW–Madison experts will answer questions about the spring semester and how the university plans to navigate the continuing COVID-19 situation. Questions can be submitted in advance of the event at go.wisc.edu/january21. The presentation will be captioned and interpreted. A recording will be posted on covidresponse.wisc.edu.
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W-2 Forms Now Available Online
Electronic 2021 W-2 Forms are now available online on MyUW at my.wisc.edu. Employees will receive a paper copy of the W-2 Form via U.S. mail postmarked by January 31, 2022. Paper copies are mailed to all employees except those who chose electronic-only delivery of their W-2 Form by January 13, 2022. Employees should use their W-2 Form, not their final 2021 earnings statement, to file their tax returns. Some employees will receive additional tax forms from UW System. These additional forms are not applicable to all employees.