Seats are now open in the University Staff Congress. University Staff who would like to serve on the Congress are invited to declare their candidacy. Congress members meet with campus administration and have a voice in discussions about campus policy. Members meet once a month for a one-year term and participate without loss of pay. Elections will be held to determine the Congress representatives from each district. To become a candidate for Congress, go to ous.wisc.edu or visit the Office of the Secretary in 271 Bascom Hall. Language assistance is available. The last day to self nominate is Friday, April 12.

Nominations are being accepted for the 2019 UW–Madison Community-University Partnership Awards. The awards recognize the work of UW–Madison faculty, staff, and students and their community partners as they address timely public issues across the State of Wisconsin. These awards offer an opportunity to thank UW’s community partners and highlight collaborative projects that contribute to the public good. Any UW–Madison employee or student may nominate a partnership. The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, April 10.

The UW–Madison Division of Intercollegiate Athletics offers summer camps for children and youth in a wide variety of sports. Camps are led by University of Wisconsin coaches, current and former student-athletes, and camp staff. At Badger Sports Camps, campers have fun while becoming better athletes in their respective sports. All camps are held on the UW campus. Learn more and register at uwcamps.com.

A new session of Workplace Workouts will start on Wednesday, March 27 at Union South. The weekly workouts are scheduled from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Personal trainers from Rec Sports lead exercises that can be done anywhere. Each six-week session costs $30. All fitness levels and abilities are welcome, and a Rec Sports membership is not required. Registration is also open for Workplace Workouts at the Memorial Union starting Tuesday, April 30. Register at recsports.wisc.edu/workplace-workouts.