UW–Madison employees are encouraged to develop lifelong career management skills by attending “Construct Your Career at UW,” the UW–Madison Employee Career Conference, on Thursday, March 7, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. at Union South. The free conference is designed to help employees explore their career paths while remaining employed at UW–Madison. Attendees may come and go throughout the day based on their interests and schedules. The registration deadline is February 22. Conference details and a registration link can be found at hr.wisc.edu/employee-career-conference.

The 20th annual Showcase, hosted by the Office of Strategic Consulting, will take place on the morning of Wednesday, April 17 at Union South. The event is an opportunity for UW–Madison faculty and staff to share their successes, learn from others’ experiences, and connect with each other. All members of the campus community are welcome to attend. Anyone who wishes to highlight an improvement, innovation, or best practice at Showcase is invited to create a poster about the experience. Those who are considering bringing a poster should fill out the Poster Exhibit Interest Questionnaire no later than March 10.

DoIT Academic Technology is offering multiple sessions to help instructors use Canvas to engage students, manage course materials, track grades, and more. “Technical Trainings” offer practical and efficient ways to use Canvas in a traditional training format. In the “Teaching Effectively in Canvas” sessions, participants learn about the experiences of fellow UW–Madison instructors, explore ways to connect with learning principles, and consider how to design personalized, interactive learning experiences.

The UW Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) 403(b) Program is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings program that allows employees to invest a portion of their income on a pre-tax basis, after-tax (Roth) basis, or a combination of both. A one-on-one counseling session with a financial representative can help you learn about the TSA program. Sessions are offered at a variety of campus locations in January and February. Having an individual counseling session does not obligate you to contribute to the TSA or open an account. You can learn more at a UW TSA 403(b) Workshop on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 1–2 p.m. at 21 North Park Street, room 1106. Visit go.wisc.edu/9w4a0h to register for the workshop.