The university has established a tribute page honoring Chancellor Emerita Rebecca Blank, who died of cancer on Friday, Feb. 17. An economist and educator, Blank served in high-level U.S. government and academic positions and as chancellor of UW–Madison from 2013 to 2022. Learn about her life and legacy, view photos and video, and read testimonials from hundreds of people who were positively affected by her scholarship and leadership at rebeccablank.wisc.edu. All members of the community are invited to share tributes on this page.

Registration is now open for the Administrative Professionals Conference, scheduled for Wednesday, April 12, 8:30 a.m.‒3:30 p.m. at Union South. The conference, formerly known as the Office Professionals Conference, is designed for UW employees and Madison community members who would like to learn skills across a wide variety of personal and professional topics. The keynote session will look at “How to Find Work/Life Balance When There is None.” Managers and supervisors are encouraged to approve requests from staff to attend the conference. Registration—which includes the keynote, workshops, and lunch—has a $125 fee and is due by March 28.

Rec Well will be offering a full day and evening of fitness activities for faculty, staff, and students on Active Badger Day, Thursday, March 2. The goal is to inspire members of the UW‒Madison community to play hard, get fit, and live well. Some of the scheduled events include free fitness classes, yoga, healthful meals from University Housing Dining, and self-guided walking tours at Chazen Museum. A full list of activities is available at recwell.wisc.edu/activebadgerday.

The 2022‒23 Partners in Giving Campaign has raised almost $2 million for 500+ local, national, and international charities. Although the opportunity to give through payroll deduction concluded in the fall, the campaign continues through May 14, giving UW employees and retirees the opportunity to donate using a credit card, check or cash. If you are still searching for a cause or want to learn more about the impact of your gift, check out the recordings of this year’s virtual lunch and learns to hear from organizations that are partnering with Partners in Giving. Visit giving.wi.gov to donate through May 14, 2023.