News for Employees
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Juneteenth Celebrations on Campus and in Madison
Juneteenth will be celebrated with virtual and in-person events on the UW–Madison campus and in the surrounding community. Juneteenth is celebrated each year on June 19 to commemorate the day in 1865 when U.S. troops liberated nearly 200,000 Black Americans in Texas, bringing freedom to the last enslaved people in the former Confederacy more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. Events include a jazz festival at Memorial Union, online discussions and education, and Juneteenth in the Park on June 18.
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Webinar Series Looks at Cybersecurity and Technology
UW–Madison’s Cybersecurity Forward virtual webinar series will be offered via Zoom on Wednesdays from June 22–July 27 at noon. The series will provide information on the essentials of cybersecurity safety, explore pertinent tools and case studies, and help participants hone their leadership skills. Presenters include professionals from higher education, government, and the private sector. There is no cost to attend. Continuing Education credits (CPEs) are available on request.
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Wisconsin Welcome Invites Program Listings for Fall
The Center for the First-Year Experience (CFYE) is inviting submissions for the fall 2022 Wisconsin Welcome online calendar and Guidebook app. Any campus unit, student organization, community group, or local business may submit information about meetings, programs, or welcome-related events to be posted as part of Wisconsin Welcome. Wisconsin Welcome events occur between Aug. 28 and Oct. 2, 2022. The preferred method to submit programs for consideration for Wisconsin Welcome is to send them directly to CYFE using the Google form. The deadline for submissions is July 1. If you have questions, please contact katie.cummings@wisc.edu.
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Rec Well Summer Staff Intramural Sports
Rec Well is offering free, in-person Staff Intramural (IM) sports this summer. Staff IMs are a variety of events and offerings geared solely to staff members. Employees who participate enjoy meeting new people, staying active, and connecting with other staff on campus. The deadline to register is June 16.
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ATP to Hold Next Status Update on June 22
All faculty and staff are invited to attend the Administrative Transformation Program’s next virtual status update on Wednesday, June 22, at 10 a.m. ATP is a systemwide program focused on standardizing finance, human resources, and research administration processes and implementing the Workday and Huron Research Suite technology systems. Please register by June 20.
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Reminder: Submit Leave Reports by June 30
Faculty, Academic Staff, and Limited Appointees are required to submit monthly leave reports, whether or not leave is used. Employees must report leave as it is taken, or enter a “No Leave Taken” at the end of the month. Missing leave reports must be entered by June 30, 2022, for fiscal year July 2021 through June 2022. Failure to submit leave for fiscal year 2022 will result in a permanent reduction of sick leave hours. Employees with missing leave reports receive email notification and may also check for missing leave reports at any time in MyUW. Employees should ensure that they do not have any missing leave reports. June 30 is also the deadline for Faculty, Academic Staff, and Limited Appointees to request a swap in the type of leave used to another type of leave. Employees with questions should contact the human resources department in their college, school, or division with questions.
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Late-Night Employee Appreciation Ice Cream Social on June 29
A late-night Ice Cream Social will be held to express appreciation to UW–Madison’s second and third shift employees on Wednesday, June 29, at Gordon Dining and Events Center and Dejope Residence Hall (Lake Mendota Room) from 10:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m., or until supplies run out. Campus leaders will give out free ice cream in pre-made cups. Gluten-free, gelatin-free, and dairy-free options will be available at both locations. Employees may arrive at any time during the event. Free parking will be available in Lot 91 for the Gordon Dining and Events Center and Lots 35, 37, and 58 for Dejope Residence Hall. Information is available online in six languages.
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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.