There is still time to get a flu vaccine on campus. University Health Services (UHS) is offering free flu vaccine clinics in a variety of campus locations on Nov. 5, Nov. 19, and Dec. 2. All vaccine clinics run from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Employees and students can receive a no-cost flu vaccine, even if they don’t have proof of health insurance or if their health insurance does not cover it. Employees should bring their Wiscard and health insurance card or health insurance information to their appointments. Register for an appointment at go.wisc.edu/vaccine. COVID-19 vaccines will also be available; information about COVID-19 vaccine eligibility is provided on the registration web page.

UW–Madison’s Go Big Read program is seeking book suggestions for the 2026‒2027 academic year. Book suggestions can be made on the Go Big Read website through Nov. 19. After the book nomination period ends, a committee will review and discuss the nominated books before making recommendations to Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin, who will make the final selection for the 2026-2027 Go Big Read.

LifeMatters and the Employee Assistance Office, in partnership with Madison Benefits Services, are offering a one-hour webinar, Transition to Retirement: Preparing Mentally and Emotionally, on Nov. 19 and Dec. 10. Participants will learn about the phases of retirement; mental preparation; hazards and opportunities; and reaching a rewarding retirement. The webinar is offered at no cost to all UW–Madison employees. Register online for the session of your choice to receive the Zoom link.

All faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to help make UW–Madison a drug-free workplace. You can do this by learning about substance misuse, encouraging others to make healthy choices, and knowing where you or others can go for help, if needed. Review this information and find resources for drug and alcohol prevention at go.wisc.edu/j15c7c.