All faculty and staff are invited to the Employee Appreciation Ice Cream Social on June 1 on Bascom Hill (weather permitting) from 1 to 2:30 p.m., or until supplies run out. Campus leaders will be giving out free ice cream in pre-made cups. Available ice cream flavors will be gluten-free, and gelatin-free and dairy-free options will also be available. If rain or severe weather prevents an outdoor event, the Ice Cream Social will be held in Birge Hall. A late-night Ice Cream Social will be held on June 29, at two campus locations, for UW employees who work second and third shifts; details about that event will be announced soon.

Parking applications are now open for the 2022–23 parking year for base lot (including reduced cost), flex, UW disabled, park and ride, and business alternate permits. Other parking and transportation options for 2022–23, including bus passes, afternoon, night, moped, and motorcycle permits, will be available to purchase starting August 1; these products do not require an application. Employees looking for summer parking have prorated options available. Find details at transportation.wisc.edu.

University Housing is bringing back their weekly Dinner by Dining program, which offers convenient, family-style hot meals to order and pick up on your way home each Wednesday. Orders will be available for pick-up curbside at Carson’s Market, 1515 Tripp Circle, at designated pick-up times between 4:30–5:30 p.m. Each week offers a different menu. Orders for the current week’s menu will close at noon on the Monday of that week. Orders are open now for the June 1 menu, featuring a smoked BBQ pulled pork meal for two, four, or six guests.

Connect, Learn, and Grow is an online series offering meaningful, timely, and relevant learning opportunities for UW–Madison employees. Sessions will be held live on Thursdays, 1–2 p.m., during the summer months. Anyone who is interested in being a presenter is welcome to complete a Call for Proposals. If you have an idea for a topic or speaker, email conferences@ohr.wisc.edu. This virtual learning series is provided by Learning and Talent Development at UW–Madison.