News for Employees
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Campus COVID-19 Vaccination Update
On March 1, additional people in the state of Wisconsin became eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines. University Health Services is offering vaccines as quickly as possible to members of the campus community who meet eligibility requirements, but limited vaccine supply means there is not yet enough for everyone. UHS will email you when an appointment is available for you; please continue to check your wisc.edu email. Anyone who meets state eligibility may also make vaccine appointments through their health care providers or other vaccination providers in the community. For more information about UW–Madison’s response to COVID-19, including searchable FAQs, go to covidresponse.wisc.edu.
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Sustainability Advisory Council Hosts Listening Sessions
The Sustainability Advisory Council (SAC) will be holding a second round of virtual listening sessions that are open to all members of the campus community. Participants will have an opportunity to review and provide feedback on the SAC’s initial sustainability recommendations for campus leadership. These recommendations address four categories: Academics, Engagement, Operations, and Planning and Administration. Listening sessions open to employees will be held on Thursday, March 18, noon–1 p.m., and Tuesday, March 23, 7–8 p.m. Advance registration is requested. For more information about sustainability initiatives at UW–Madison, visit sustainability.wisc.edu.
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Weekly Labs and Chats Focus on Active Teaching
Active Teaching Labs offered by DoIT Academic Technology are held every Wednesday at 1 p.m. The Labs provide instructors with a forum to share how they motivate, engage and more effectively teach students. New this semester, Lab Chats on Thursdays at 1 p.m. extend Lab conversations and focus on applying principles to specific learning environments and contexts.
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Nominations Open for Excellence in Teaching Awards
Nominations are now open for the Alliant Energy Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Awards. These awards recognize outstanding undergraduate teaching by academic staff. Two members of the academic staff from UW–Madison will be selected for this UW System award. Nominations are submitted online to UW–Madison, not UW System. The application deadline is Friday, April 9, 2021. The award guidelines and a link to the nomination form are available at acstaff.wisc.edu/professional-development/awards/uw-system-awards. Please contact the Office of the Secretary of the Academic Staff at 263-2985 or at pdrc@soas.wisc.edu with any questions.
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Town Hall Meeting on Employee Vaccines
Beginning March 1, state health officials made additional populations eligible for COVID-19 vaccination. Due to limited supplies of the vaccine, University Health Services (UHS) will not be able to immediately offer the vaccine to campus members who would newly qualify. Employees can learn more about campus vaccinations by attending a live forum on Thursday, March 4, from noon to 1 p.m., on the UW–Madison YouTube channel. A link to the Town Hall, as well as updates on the campus response to the pandemic, can be found at covidresponse.wisc.edu.
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Spending and Saving Plan Workshops for Employees
UW Credit Union is offering a free online workshop, “Your Spending and Saving Plan,” to UW–Madison employees. Participants will learn how to create a saving and spending plan based on their unique situation. Resources for managing personal and family finances will be provided, and there will time for questions and answers. Registration is required and can be done up until the time the workshop starts. The one-hour workshops are scheduled for various times of day on March 24, April 27, May 12, and June 22. Learn more at hr.wisc.edu/pay/single-payroll.
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Showcase Invites Poster Submissions for April Event
The 22nd Annual Showcase will be held on Thursday, April 8. The all-virtual event will include digital posters highlighting improvements, innovations, and best practices implemented across campus over the past year or two. Any member of the UW–Madison community who has a project success story to share is welcome to submit a poster. Interested parties should complete a brief survey no later than Wednesday, March 17. The deadline to submit the digital (PDF) posters is Monday, March 29. Resources to help with poster creation are available on the Showcase website. For more information, visit showcase.wisc.edu.
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Morgridge Center Awards Accepting Nominations
Every year, the Morgridge Center for Public Service recognizes the outstanding students, faculty, alumni, and community partners who make a difference on campus and in their community to advance the mission of the Wisconsin Idea. Nominations are now being accepted for several annual awards. Anyone on campus or the larger community may nominate themselves or others. The deadline to submit nominations is Monday, March 15. Details are available at go.wisc.edu/mcfpsawards.
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Town Halls for Employees Moving from Monthly to Biweekly Pay Schedule
As previously announced, all UW System employees who are paid monthly—including UW–Madison employees—will be moved to a biweekly pay schedule beginning in July. A virtual Town Hall will be hosted by UW System on Wednesday, March 3, noon–1 p.m., to provide information about the upcoming change. Time will be included for questions and answers. The event will be repeated on May 4, 13, and 17, and it will be recorded for viewing later on demand. Advance registration is not required. Frequently asked questions, financial resources, and contact information for employees who need assistance can be found at hr.wisc.edu/pay/single-payroll.
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Language Assistance Available to UW–Madison Employees
As UW–Madison responds to the ongoing health crisis, the need to communicate with employees in their native languages has become increasingly important. A new multilingual website is available at covidresponse.wisc.edu/translations to provide important information about the campus response to COVID-19 in English, Spanish, Hmong, Tibetan, Chinese and Nepali. In addition, language assistance is available on request at all COVID-19 testing sites on campus. Employees are also encouraged to sign up for a WhatsApp Group to receive key campus information sent directly to their smartphone or mobile device. Instructions to install and join the Whats App Groups are available at hr.wisc.edu/cls/whatsapp.