Transportation Services will begin accepting applications for base lot, Flex, Accessible, park and ride, and business alternate parking permits. The application deadline for early consideration is June 2, with additional deadlines through the summer. Eligible applicants will be considered automatically for the reduced cost parking program. Bus passes and other parking options will be available starting Aug. 1. The new parking year begins Sept. 1. For more information, including how to apply, visit transportation.wisc.edu.

The Wisconsin College Savings Program is hosting a free webinar on Thursday, May 18, 11:30 a.m.‒12:30 p.m., via Microsoft Teams. In this session, Edvest 529, Wisconsin's college savings plan, will cover what 529 College Savings Plans are and how they work, the benefits of these accounts, and other resources available to help employees and their families plan and pay for college. Individuals who open a new Edvest account between May 22 and May 31, 2023, can qualify for a special bonus of $50 or $100 with recurring contributions for at least 6 months. Join the live presentation on Teams. For information on the 529 College Savings Plan, go to Edvest.com.

UW–Madison University Staff employees are not prohibited from accepting outside employment, provided that the outside employment does not interfere with their duties to the university. The Board of Regents Code of Ethics policy prohibits University Staff employees from accepting outside employment that causes a conflict of interest with their university employment. If a University Staff member is considering or is currently working an additional job outside the UW, they need to self-determine if the outside job duties are in conflict with their UW job duties. In these situations, employees should provide details about the outside employment to their supervisor. The supervisor will let the employee know if they are able to start or continue with the outside employment. University Staff who are not sure whether they need to take action or have questions about the policy should speak with their supervisor. To learn more, visit go.wisc.edu/35285b.

Some UW‒Madison students struggle with essential needs, such as having enough healthy food to eat or cleaning supplies for their apartment. The Office of Student Financial Aid (OSFA), through their partnership with Purposity, is helping to connect interested donors with students, so that students have the resources they need to thrive during their time at UW‒Madison. As the semester comes to a close, there are still student needs to be fulfilled, including some that would be supported by a donation as low as $20. To browse the current listing of student needs and make a donation, visit the UW‒Madison Purposity website.