The Annual Benefits Enrollment period ends this Friday, Oct. 25, at 4:30 p.m. This is the only time you can make changes to certain benefits without having an eligible life event or qualifying employment change during the year. In addition, certain benefits you may be enrolled in require action each year. Employees should choose their 2025 benefits via Self Service in MyUW at my.wisc.edu. Find helpful information about benefits enrollment at benefits.wisc.edu/2025.

Faculty and staff involved in project management or interested in learning more about it are invited to attend the Project Management Institute (PMI) chapter meeting on November 12 at the Bakke Recreation & Wellness Center. Hosted by the Office of Strategic Consulting, the event will feature a presentation by Sadat Khan, director of facilities and operations, University Recreation & Wellbeing. He will share his experience as the project owner behind the transformation of the old Natatorium into the state-of-the-art Bakke Center. Tours of the facility will be included, and a light dinner will be provided. Register by October 31. There is a $25 fee to attend.

All UW–Madison employees are encouraged to review the campus inclement weather guidelines. Only the chancellor has the authority to cancel classes, suspend services, or close the campus to the public and employees. Individual schools, colleges, divisions, and other campus units will not close unless the whole campus is closed. Employees should use discretion and caution regarding their health and safety. If an employee is unable to report to work or directed not to report to work due to inclement weather, supervisors and employees should work together to find alternative work arrangements, including working remotely and/or modifying work schedules, whenever possible. Employees’ leave options vary based on their employment category and job duties; employees should direct any questions to their supervisor or local human resources office. The guidelines also address the possible impacts of inclement weather on remote work.

Every year, UW–Madison publishes a Holiday Gift Guide that provides a wide variety of gift ideas from partners around campus. The guide will be promoted to all UW faculty, staff, students, and affiliates. Campus units are invited to submit up to three gift items through the submission form and may include a link to an online store. The deadline for submissions is Friday, Nov. 15.