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Strategic Visioning Community Conversations scheduled through April

mgardner6 — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:56:21 +0000

Last week, a Visioning Committee convened by Chancellor Mnookin shared an update on the initial concepts that will inform recommendations for the university’s next strategic framework. Throughout April, employees can sign up for an in-person community conversation and share their feedback. In each conversation, a Visioning Committee member will present the initial concepts and facilitate a discussion around key questions.

Last chance to register for Showcase 2025

mgardner6 — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:56:13 +0000

The Office of Strategic Consulting is hosting Showcase 2025 next Thursday, April 17, at Union South. This free event will feature 40 poster exhibits, poster flash talks, and six breakout sessions on various topics related to continuous improvement and organizational excellence. Faculty and staff can still register to attend without lunch until April 14. Once maximum capacity is reached, registrants will be added to a waitlist.

Please note that there two important schedule updates for Showcase. The Fireside Chat with Provost Charles Isbell Jr. and Vice Chancellor Rob Cramer will now start at 12:45 p.m. (previously 1 p.m.). The Administrative Improvement Awards will now begin at 1:30 p.m. (previously 1:45 p.m.). Learn more at showcase.wisc.edu.

Webinar on supporting employees with neurodiversity

mgardner6 — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:56:04 +0000

LifeMatters and the Employee Assistance Office are offering a virtual webinar, Neurodiversity in the Workplace, on Tuesday, April 22, noon‒1 p.m. The term “neurodiversity” is used to describe the individual differences in how people learn and process information. People with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, obsessive compulsive disorder, and other learning differences are all considered neurodiverse. This session will focus on supporting these employees and helping them to thrive. The webinar is offered at no cost to all UW‒Madison employees. Register online to receive the Zoom link.

Federal updates for the campus community

mgardner6 — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:55:51 +0000

UW-Madison’s Office of Federal Relations is coordinating the campus response to emerging federal updates, including executive orders, agency directives, and congressional activity. Representatives from across campus are monitoring these issues and coordinating communication. The Federal Updates web page provides employees and others in the campus community with updates, information, and resources relevant to campus.

Donations can help Partners in Giving reach $2 million

mgardner6 — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:50:22 +0000

The Partners in Giving 2024/25 Awards Ceremony, held March 11, honored volunteers who did outstanding work to support the campaign and campus units that made strides to increase participation. Organizers also announced that the campaign had raised $1,924,379 up to that point. Additional donations are needed to reach the $2 million goal. There is still time to support the needs of the wider community by giving to a diverse variety of charities. Donations will be accepted through May 15. Visit giving.wi.gov to learn more.

Nominations open for 2025 IT Recognition Awards

mgardner6 — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:50:12 +0000

Nominations are now open for the 6th annual UW–Madison IT Recognition Awards, celebrating staff who excel in their information technology roles and strengthen our university community. All UW academic and university staff working in the information and technology fields are eligible for the awards. Nominations should be submitted by the April 27 deadline. Recipients will be honored at a ceremony during the IT Professionals Conference on May 29. Visit the IT Recognition Awards page to review the awards criteria and guidelines.

New agreement with Building Trades employees approved

mgardner6 — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:49:10 +0000

A new collective bargaining agreement with the Wisconsin State Building Trades Negotiating Committee, which covers campus Building Trades employees, has been approved by the Joint Committee on Employee Relations, the state legislature and Gov. Tony Evers. The agreement includes a 4.12 percent general wage adjustment for employees within this bargaining unit, effective June 30, 2024.

Lifesaving Narcan nasal spray available in more campus locations

mgardner6 — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:49:01 +0000

To promote campus safety and prevent overdose, UW–Madison installed 10 new naloxone boxes in university buildings, including Memorial Library, Fluno Center, and the Arboretum. These boxes provide free access to Narcan, a brand of naloxone nasal spray, which is a lifesaving medication that can rapidly reverse an opioid overdose. With the addition of these boxes, Narcan is now available at 35 campus locations. For a full list of locations on campus and more information, visit the UHS harm reduction resources webpage.

Campus leaders address preserving UW-Madison’s mission amid financial uncertainty

mgardner6 — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:46:50 +0000

On Friday, March 21, 2025, Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin, Provost Charles Isbell Jr., and Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Rob Cramer sent an email message to faculty and staff. The message referenced the March 14 passing of an appropriations bill by the U.S. Congress to keep the federal government running. Campus leaders affirmed that significant uncertainty remains as UW–Madison faces another appropriations deadline in September 2025.

In their email, Mnookin, Isbell Jr., and Cramer shared an update on the steps UW–Madison is taking to preserve our short- and long-term ability to carry out our mission amid this uncertainty. The email also referred campus community members to the Federal Updates page for updates, information and resources relevant to campus. The full message is available in six languages at news.wisc.edu.

Multilingual sessions on retirement benefits start this week

mgardner6 — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:46:37 +0000

UW‒Madison Benefits Services and Cultural Linguistic Services will be presenting two sessions to help employees learn about their UW retirement benefits and how to prepare for a secure financial future. A late-night session for second and third shift employees will be held Thursday, March 27, 11 p.m.‒1 a.m. at the Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC). A daytime session will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 9:30—11:30 a.m. at Gordon Dining & Event Center. Both sessions will be offered in English, Spanish, Hmong, Tibetan, Chinese, and Nepali. No registration is required, and employees may attend on their work time. Employees should notify their supervisor if they plan to attend.