News for Employees
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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.
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August 11 Paycheck Will Not Include Deductions for Insurance Premiums
All UW–Madison employees are paid biweekly on Thursdays. Benefits deductions for insurance premiums are split evenly across the first two biweekly paychecks each month. These include health, dental, vision, life, income continuation, and accident insurance. When there are three pay periods in a month, the third paycheck for that month (called the “C’ paycheck) does not include these benefits deductions. The paycheck for August 11 is for the pay period of July 17–30 and will not include benefits deductions for insurance. The next “C” paycheck will be paid on Jan. 12, 2023, for the pay period of Dec. 18–31, 2022.
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Observatory Drive to Close Temporarily
From August 15–19, Observatory Drive will close in both directions near the Veterinary Medicine construction site. This closure will significantly limit options for vehicle traffic between the east and west sides of campus and will cause Metro Transit detours. Recommended reroutes are available on the Transportation Services website at transportation.wisc.edu.
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Update on 2022–23 Parking Applications and Offers
A second round of parking offer assignment letters has been emailed and posted in the eBusiness parking portal at transportation.wisc.edu/ebusiness. These offers must be claimed by August 16. If you have not received an offer, you will be placed on a waiting list for future rounds. A third round of applications is now being accepted and is due by August 16. For more information, visit transportation.wisc.edu.
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Leadership and Management Development Call for Proposals
The annual Leadership and Management Development Conference will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Union South. Those who are interested in presenting at the event are invited to submit a proposal by September 9. Possible session topics include leadership, career management, relationship building and communication, professional development and workplace skills, well-being, and engagement, inclusion and diversity. The conference fee will be waived for accepted presenters. The conference is hosted by Learning and Talent Development at UW–Madison and is open to faculty, staff, and community members. Employees do not need to be in a position of direct leadership to attend and benefit from the conference.
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Ice Cream Social with Chancellor Mnookin Tomorrow
In celebration of Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin’s first day on campus, all UW–Madison students, faculty, and staff are invited to join her on Bascom Hill for an ice cream social Thursday, August 4 from 2 – 3:30 p.m. A variety of Babcock ice cream flavors will be available, including gluten-free, dairy-free and sugar free options (while supplies last). Information is available online in multiple languages.
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Second and Third Shift Employees Invited to Join Chancellor Mnookin for Refreshments
During her first days on campus, Chancellor Mnookin wants to meet and acknowledge those UW–Madison employees who work the second and third shifts on campus. Employees are invited to join the chancellor for bakery treats, fresh fruit, and coffee on Monday, August 8 from 11 p.m. to midnight at Union South, Varsity Hall, 1308 W. Dayton St. Parking in Lot 80 (Union South Parking Garage) for this event will be free between 10:30 p.m. and 1 a.m. Additional parking will also be available in Lots 56, 54 and 45. Information is available online in English, Spanish, Hmong, Tibetan, Chinese, and Nepali.