UW–Madison is currently transitioning to multi-factor authentication (MFA-Duo). All faculty and staff will be required to use multi-factor authentication to access NetID web-based applications by the end of March 2019. MFA requires two different channels of authentication when a user logs in. MFA offers a higher level of security for personal information and the university’s digital resources. It also helps protect unauthorized logins to NetID accounts, even if passwords have been compromised. Employees can enroll in MFA-Duo with a smartphone, token/fob, or tablet at mfa.wisc.edu. To obtain a token/fob, please contact your MFA-Duo Implementation Partner no later than March 28. For questions, please contact the DoIT Help Desk at help@doit.wisc.edu or 264-4357.

Thursday, Feb. 28 is the deadline to submit nominations for the University Staff Recognition Award. The award recognizes outstanding achievements. Eight nominees are selected each year by the Awards Selection Committee of University Staff shared governance. Anyone can nominate a member of the University Staff for the award. For details, go to ous.wisc.edu/awards.

Registration is now open for the 29th Annual Office Professionals Conference, scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. at Union South. The conference helps UW–Madison employees develop professional skills and learn about resources for personal enrichment and professional development. A discounted registration fee of $100 (a $25 savings) is available to those who register and provide payment by March 1. Eight scholarships are available to UW–Madison employees who could not otherwise attend. Applications for scholarships are due March 1.

The Women and Leadership: Coffee and Conversation series offers no-cost events for UW–Madison employees who are interested in topics related to women’s advancement. On Thursday, March 14, 8–10 a.m. in Tripp Commons at the Memorial Union, Erin Lavery from Exact Sciences will speak on “Acting from Value, Not Fear: Identifying and Acting from the Values that Drive You.” In this interactive session, participants will be encouraged to develop individual action plans. All are welcome to attend. Space is limited; please register in advance at go.wisc.edu/1cfb76.