News for Employees
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Campus Masking Mandate in Effect through March 11
To provide consistency through midterm exams, the university’s indoor masking requirement remains in place through March 11. Effective March 12, anyone who chooses may continue to wear a mask; the university will continue to provide masks at no cost to employees and students. Details and FAQs are available online. Public Health Madison & Dane County also offers advice on how to consider masking when it is no longer required.
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Forums Keep Campus Community Informed on Health and Safety Issues
This is a time of transition in public health guidance nationally, locally, and on campus. To help faculty, staff, and students navigate these changes, UW–Madison is holding campus forums where university leaders answer questions from the campus community. A recording of the first forum, which took place Feb. 24, is available at covidresponse.wisc.edu. There will be another forum on March 10 on YouTube at this link: go.wisc.edu/spring22. To stay up-to-date on the campus response to COVID-19, please continue to monitor the website at covidresponse.wisc.edu.
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Showcase and AIA Events Coming Up on March 8
Showcase 2022, scheduled for Tuesday, March 8, 8 a.m.–3:45 p.m. at Union South, is an opportunity for employees to come together and share best practices, learn from each other’s successes, and connect. The event features poster exhibits, poster flash talks, breakout sessions, and a keynote presentation by Chancellor Rebecca Blank. Register by 5 p.m. on March 7 to receive access to the online breakout sessions; walk-ins are also welcome but will not receive access to the online sessions. Following Showcase, there will be an awards ceremony for recipients of the Administrative Improvement Award (AIA) from 4–5 p.m., also at Union South. Refreshments will be served. Registration for the AIA ceremony is encouraged by March 3 but is not required. To register, email lisa.walters@wisc.edu.
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Madison Metro Transit Seeking Public Input
Madison Metro Transit is conducting a survey and holding community information sessions to gather public feedback on their new network redesign draft plan. The draft plan proposes changes to the city’s bus system, including routes serving campus. Learn more about the network redesign plan and ways you can provide feedback at transportation.wisc.edu.
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Campus Forum to Provide COVID-19 Update on Thursday
An online forum for the campus community will be held on Thursday, Feb. 24, from noon–1 p.m. Campus experts will provide updates on where we are and where we are going with regard to COVID-19. The forum will be streamed live on YouTube at go.wisc.edu/spring22. Questions for the panelists may be submitted in advance at go.wisc.edu/s22questions. The presentation will be captioned and interpreted. A recording of the event will be posted on covidresponse.wisc.edu.
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WIAA State Tournaments Will Impact Parking and Commuting
UW–Madison will host WIAA Individual Wrestling (Feb. 24-26) and Boys’ Basketball (March 17-19), bringing more than 125,000 visitors to campus. Expect heavy traffic on and around campus on tournament days. Permit holders in Lots 46, 78, 87, 91, and 94 will need to relocate from their assigned lots on the tournament dates. Permit holders who are affected will receive information about where they can park during the tournaments. For parking details and tips for commuters, visit transportation.wisc.edu.
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Academic Calendar Includes Religious Observances
The Office of the Secretary of the Faculty offers a Religious Observances Academic Calendar that includes dates of religious observances representing various faiths, along with election dates. The calendar is designed to support UW–Madison’s Religious Observances Policy for students and instructors. It is not a comprehensive list of all significant religious observances, but may also be useful to anyone on campus when planning events, celebrations, and more. The calendar is available online and is also provided as a shared calendar in Outlook named “SoF Academic Calendar & Religious Observances.” Religious observances for future semesters will continue to appear on the Outlook calendar until those dates are finalized about three weeks prior to the start of the semester. The calendar, as well as instructions on adding the calendar to an Outlook account, can be found at secfac.wisc.edu/academic-calendar.
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America Saves Week Supports Financial Well-Being
UW–Madison employees can take advantage of free financial resources during America Saves Week, February 21–25. America Saves Week encourages individuals and families to set a goal and make a plan to achieve financial stability. The week-long campaign features webinars on a variety of financial topics, credit checks from UW Credit Union, and other resources. All events are free, but some events and individual consultations require registration or an appointment. Visit wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/americasaves for a complete schedule.
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Protect Yourself from Scams and Fraud
The UW–Madison Police Department (UWPD) is reporting that online scams and fraud are increasing on campus. Scammers and fraudsters are constantly coming up with new ways to steal money from people. You can protect your finances and your identity by following the tips offered by UWPD. If you are in doubt about an email, text, or phone call, contact UWPD. An officer or a dispatcher can help you determine whether it is legitimate or a scam. And remember: if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Find helpful advice about staying safe at uwpd.wisc.edu/online-scams.
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Informational Sessions on Becoming a Volunteer Tutor
The Volunteer Tutoring Program matches tutors with UW–Madison employees who have individual learning goals such as practicing English conversation, improving reading and writing skills, understanding culture, or learning basic computer skills. Participating learners are UW–Madison employees and J-1 visiting scholars. Tutors can be UW employees, students, or community members. Cultural Linguistic Services is offering free online informational sessions about becoming a volunteer tutor. Upcoming sessions will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 10–11 a.m., and Wednesday, March 9, 1–2 p.m. Advance registration is not required.