An upgrade of the utilities underneath Bascom Hill will begin later this month. The project will replace, relocate, and construct new thermal utilities, electrical utilities, and civil utilities (which include domestic water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer). Utilities in this area serve all the buildings along Bascom Hill, and they are also an essential part of the utility loop that connects campus both east and west of the hill. The project will affect two areas: between North Charter Street and Music Hall along Lathrop Drive, and between Bascom Hall and North Park Street north to Observatory Drive. At least one sidewalk on Bascom Hill will be open to pedestrian traffic at all times. Upon completion of the utility systems, all areas disturbed by the project will be fully restored, including landscaping features and more. The project will be done in three phases, with completion planned for December 2020.

Registration is open for the 2019 Teaching and Learning Symposium on Thursday, May 16 at Union South. At this day-long event, members of the UW–Madison teaching community will share best practices, celebrate accomplishments, and discuss new learning and teaching practices and theories. Jill Buban, chief academic officer at Unizin, will deliver the keynote presentation on “Leveraging Technology to Better Understand Your Students in a Digital Age.” The free event also features breakout sessions, a poster session, lunch, and networking. UW–Madison faculty, staff, post-doctoral students, and graduate students are welcome. Please register by May 8.

All UW–Madison faculty, staff, and students are invited to join Leadership @ UW for their Spring Open House on Thursday, May 2, 2–4 p.m. in the Alumni Lounge at the Pyle Center. Leadership @ UW is celebrating eight years of leadership education and development on campus. The event will showcase examples of how the UW–Madison Leadership Framework is being implemented across campus. Attendees will also have an opportunity to network, and refreshments will be served. Advance registration is requested.

“Thrive@UW–Madison: Thriving in a Time of Change” is a three-hour course available at no cost to all UW–Madison faculty and staff. The course uses a four-step model to help employees navigate change in the workplace. Free classes are scheduled for April 30, May 15, June 27, and August 8. To register, visit go.wisc.edu/u91p02.