UW–Madison is hosting a late-night event to recognize second- and third-shift employees on Wednesday, April 10, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., in Varsity Hall at Union South. This event is part of UW–Madison’s year-long 175th Anniversary celebration. Guests will enjoy a dinner buffet and have an opportunity to take photos with Bucky Badger. Free parking will be available in select lots on campus. Employees can attend during work hours without loss of pay. Employees who are not scheduled to work during this time can also attend this event; however, they will not be paid during that time. Employees who plan to attend should tell their supervisor, and supervisors are expected to plan and provide flexibility so that all employees can join the event.

The Administrative Professionals Conference will take place on Wednesday, April 24, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. at Union South. The conference is designed for UW–Madison employees and others who would like to learn professional skills across a wide variety of topics, including career management, engagement, inclusion and diversity, leadership, workplace skills, relationship building, communication, and well-being. Registration is due April 9. The $125 fee includes the keynote, workshops, continental breakfast, and lunch. Managers and supervisors are encouraged to approve requests from staff to attend the conference.

UW–Madison employees are invited to learn about financial well-being during America Saves Week, April 8 through April 12. The campaign encourages everyone to check in on their finances by highlighting areas that contribute to financial stability such as saving automatically, preparing for unexpected expenses, and reducing debt. Live and on-demand webinars will be offered on topics such as budgeting, saving, investing, student loan repayment, and home buying. Most webinars require pre-registration. Credit check-ups and individual counseling sessions are available by appointment or with pre-registration. Find these resources and more on the Universities of Wisconsin America Saves website at www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/americasaves.

The UW–Madison Police Department (UWPD) is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, April 11, 8 a.m.–1 p.m., at 1433 Monroe Street (next to UWPD’s main headquarters). Appointments are required. Schedule an appointment online or call 800-RED-CROSS.