Starting June 2, 2025, UW–Madison employees will have the option to receive fewer NetID authentication prompts with Duo's "Remember Me" function extending from 12 hours to 7 days. The update will also enhance security with Duo Verified Push (requiring users to enter a 3-digit code) and auto-refreshing passcodes. These changes help protect university data while reducing workflow interruptions for students and staff. The changes do not affect those who use other authentication methods such as a security key fob. Duo Push users should update their Duo Mobile app before the June transition.

Transportation Services is accepting parking permit applications for the upcoming year, which runs from Sept. 1, 2025–Aug. 31, 2026. Apply by May 23 for first-round consideration for a base lot (including reduced cost), Flex, UW Accessible, park and ride, remote lot, or business alternate permit. First-round offers will be sent in early July. Applications will reopen in July. The early consideration deadline for department and service permits is also May 23. Employee bus passes may be renewed and other parking options will be available starting August 1. For details, visit transportation.wisc.edu.

June 9, 2025, is the deadline for UW–Madison employees to submit an expense report prior to Workday implementation. This includes expense reports with corporate card transactions. Expense reports should be in the Shared Financial System (SFS) by this deadline in order to allow time for approvals and payment. Any expense reports not submitted by 5 p.m. on June 9 will need to be filed in Workday after go-live on July 7, 2025.

LifeMatters and the Employee Assistance Office are offering a virtual webinar, Personal Resilience, on Tuesday, May 27, noon‒1 p.m. Participants will learn about the concept of energy management, a new way of looking at self-discipline. The webinar is offered at no cost to all UW‒Madison employees. Register online to receive the Zoom link.

Edvest 529, Wisconsin's college savings plan, can help employees develop a higher education savings strategy that will benefit their children, grandchildren, and other loved ones. This webinar will take place online Thursday, May 29, 11 a.m.–noon. Attendees will learn about 529 College Savings Plans, the benefits of these accounts, other resources available to help plan and pay for college, and how to qualify. There is no cost to attend.