News for Employees
-
UW Holiday Gift Guide Offers Ideas for Shoppers
Every year, UW–Madison publishes the Holiday Gift Guide, featuring unique gifts with connections to UW–Madison. You’ll find gift ideas from all corners of campus, including good eats, event tickets, educational items, Badger memorabilia, and more. The 2019 gift guide is now available at go.wisc.edu/giftguide.
-
Resources and Events for Campus Supervisors
Campus Supervisors Network (CSN) is a Community of Practice dedicated to promoting leadership and personnel management at UW–Madison. CSN supports managers and supervisors by fostering the sharing of ideas and best practices. A planning committee of peers develops training and networking opportunities. CSN also shares information and offers a number of resources on its website. Learn more at campussupervisorsnetwork.wisc.edu.
-
Winter Parking Rules in Effect
UW–Madison campus winter parking rules went into effect November 15 and will remain in effect through March 15, 2020. Rules are enforced 2–6 a.m. every day, regardless of weather conditions. There is no parking along Observatory Drive or Linden Drive, and parking is restricted to designated rows in several campus parking lots. If the university declares a Snow Action Day, no parking is allowed on the top level of UW parking ramps. A map of winter parking areas and other winter tips can be found online at transportation.wisc.edu/winter-procedures.
-
Road Closure Correction and Update
Last week’s issue of Working at UW incorrectly stated that a section of Observatory Drive near the Natatorium would be closed to traffic through Friday, Dec. 9. It is currently anticipated that this section of Observatory Drive will reopen on Monday, Dec. 9. Updates on road closures and detours are available at transportation.wisc.edu.
-
Partners in Giving Campaign Invites Gifts of All Sizes
Through Partners in Giving, UW–Madison employees can donate to the local, national, and international charities of their choice. Online donations can be made through payroll deduction or by credit card at giving.wi.gov. Or, submit a paper pledge form and make a gift through payroll deduction, cash, or check. Even a small gift of $1, $5 or $10 per pay period can have a positive impact in our community and around the world. The “Give Hope” campaign runs through Nov. 29, although contributions will be welcomed through May 15, 2020.
-
Road Closures and Detours Update
Construction projects continue to affect traffic patterns on campus. Due to weather delays, a section of Observatory Drive near the Natatorium will be closed to traffic through Friday, Dec. 9. East-west traffic is detoured to Linden Drive and some Madison Metro Transit bus routes are affected, including campus bus routes 80 and 84. In addition, Mills Street between University Avenue and Johnson Street is closed to two-way traffic until mid-to-late 2020. Traffic should detour via Brooks, Charter, or Park Street. For updates on campus road closures and detours, visit transportation.wisc.edu.
-
Workshop Explores What Matters at Work
A three-part workshop on “What Matters at Work” is scheduled for Jan. 16, Jan. 30, and Feb. 13, 2020, 9–10:30 a.m. at 21 North Park Street. Participants will explore how those things we value most can be aligned with our work priorities and our organization’s work processes. Sessions will be highly participatory. The $95 registration fee includes a copy of a book that will serve as a resource for continued learning. Registrants should plan on attending all three sessions and should expect to complete about one hour of work weekly outside of class over the six-week period. The registration deadline is Dec. 17, 2019, and space is limited.
-
UWPD Offers WiscGuardian Mobile Safety App
The UW–Madison Police Department (UWPD) invites all faculty, staff, and students to download WiscGuardian, a free mobile safety app that turns any mobile phone into a personal safety device. WiscGuardian is personalized for the UW–Madison campus. The app allows you to invite friends and family to join your network as your “Guardians.” A Guardian is someone you can ask to walk with you virtually on or off campus. Guardians will have access to your phone location on a map. The app also allows for easy communication with the UWPD Dispatch Center in a non-emergency situation, as well as communication with 9-1-1 in an emergency.
-
Free Parking in Surface Lots Day after Thanksgiving
Some campus parking restrictions will be relaxed on Friday, Nov. 29, making it easier for employees who take the bus to travel to campus. The City of Madison’s Metro Transit will be offering a modified service schedule on November 29. Surface parking lots on campus will be treated as if the day were a UW legal holiday. No UW permit will be required to park in the surface lots. Parking ramps and garages will operate on a typical weekday schedule, and will require a valid UW parking permit or pulling a ticket and paying upon exit. For details, visit the Transportation Services website at transportation.wisc.edu.
-
University Staff Must Use Personal Holiday and Vacation Carryover Hours by December 31
For University Staff, all personal holiday hours from calendar year 2019 and vacation carryover hours from calendar year 2018 expire on December 31. You will need to use those hours by the end of the year on December 31, 2019, or you will lose them. Employees who are eligible may elect to bank set amounts of vacation carryover and/or elect to receive a cash payout. If you have used sick leave in calendar year 2019, you may be able to change the type of leave you had used and instead use personal holiday or vacation carryover hours. This would prevent the loss of personal holiday or vacation carryover hours and restore sick leave to your balance. Any requests to swap one type of leave for another must be received before December 31, 2019. If you need assistance, please speak with your supervisor or your local human resources contact.