As previously announced, starting Jan. 1, 2025, University Staff employees will transition to a new leave schedule. During the one-time transition period from January 1 to June 30, 2025, employees will receive half of their vacation allocation, half of their personal holiday leave, and three legal holidays. Updated leave balances will become available to view in MyUW in early January.

More information is available on the University Staff Leave Changes website at go.wisc.edu/rb4ebg. Employees should contact their local human resources department with questions.

A new learning resource for employees, Data@UW – Data Governance and Responsible Use, provides information on how to protect the institutional data that employees collect and/or use every day. Many employees work with institutional data such as student information, paper copies of benefits elections, utility maps of campus buildings, or digital databases accessed remotely. The 30-minute, self-paced module explores the use and protection of institutional data across UW–Madison’s worksites, and helps employees understand their individual responsibilities. This employee learning module is a collaboration between Data, Academic Planning, and Institutional Research (DAPIR) and Learning and Talent Development.

All employees are encouraged to make sure their address information is up to date prior to the distribution of tax forms such as the W-2 form. Please review your address and make any updates by Jan. 10 to guarantee that your address has been received in time for tax form distribution. To update your address, go to MyUW > Personal Information > Update My Personal Information. Employees may also consent to electronic-only W-2 and/or 1095-C Form delivery by Jan. 15, 2025.

The 2025 MLK Symposium, hosted by Student Affairs and the Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement, will feature actress, author, and activist Donzaleigh Abernathy. The event will be held in person at The Wisconsin Union Theater, Shannon Hall, and virtually via live stream on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 5:30–7 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. for ticket holders. Free tickets for in-person and virtual attendance may be reserved online.