Everyone should be vaccinated for the flu annually. Getting vaccinated helps protect each of us in addition to limiting the spread of influenza. University Health Services has scheduled free flu shot clinics for employees and students through December 7 at multiple campus locations and various times of day. Employees must bring their Wiscard and their insurance card to the appointment. Employees without proof of insurance will still receive a flu shot at no cost. To view the list of clinics and schedule an appointment, visit go.wisc.edu/flu.

University Health Services (UHS) has developed a new COVID-19 information page that provides information related to guidance, testing, vaccination, and when to seek care. UHS also offers a general page about colds and upper respiratory infections. The previous website at covideresponse.wisc.edu has been retired. Employees and students seeking information about COVID-19, including what to do if you have symptoms or if you are seeking a vaccine, may visit the new web page at uhs.wisc.edu/covid. UHS continues to maintain disease surveillance for COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses to monitor trends and provide timely campus updates and guidance as needed.

The Center for Teaching, Learning & Mentoring is offering three workshops in September and October for anyone who teaches or supports instruction. These workshops will share evidence-based practices that can engage students and enhance learning. They include Active Learning in a Large Lecture on Sept. 22; Course Design Pop-up on Oct. 4; and Equity and Inclusion in Group Work on Oct. 12. All workshops are two hours long and will be held in person. Learn more and register for these Teaching at UW workshops.

All Federal Direct Student Loan payments paused during COVID-19 will resume in October 2023. UW‒Madison’s Office of Student Financial Aid has compiled resources for members of the UW community with federal student loans — including borrowers who had been paying prior to the COVID-19 payment pause and will be restarting their payments, as well as those who will be entering repayment for the first time since the COVID-19 payment pause began. Be aware that there are scams and fraudsters taking advantage of borrowers. The Student Financial Aid team provides trusted resources on their web page.