The UW-Madison Academic Staff Professional Development Grant Program is for professional development that will begin between Jan. 1, 2017, and June 30, 2017. These grants are intended for professional development and/or training to improve the effectiveness of academic staff members in their current roles. Informational brown bags will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 27 at Union South; and from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at 1345 Health Sciences Learning Center.