Transportation Services has announced its rate structures for next year, raising the current $24 employee bus pass fee to $36 and also raising parking rates. The changes are being implemented for the 2017-18 parking year, which runs Sept. 1, 2017 to Aug. 31, 2018. The bus pass increase is the first in four years and the increase in parking rates is part of the conversion of the three-tier rate category system to a two-tier system. Chart of all 2017-18 rates. The conversion to a two-tier system began in the 2013-14 parking year. By 2019, the plan will place all parking structures and high-demand surface lots into one category, and all remaining surface lots in another.

Commencement ceremonies will be held this weekend on Friday, May 12, and Saturday, May 13. No tickets are required for either ceremony. The ceremony for doctoral and medical professional candidates will be at 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Kohl Center. The ceremony for bachelor's, master's and law degree candidates will be at noon Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium. After this weekend, UW bus routes will go to recess schedules, and dining halls will go to summer hours.

Are you designing or redesigning a fully online course? Apply now for an opportunity to participate in the 2017-18 TeachOnline@UW program. TeachOnline@UW is a unique learning community where participants explore and implement research-based online course design and teaching best practices. Participate in either or both the fall “Plan and Design Course” or the spring “Facilitation and Management” course. Stipends will be provided based on participation in the learning community: $1,500 for participation across two semesters; $750 for one semester. Apply by Monday, July 10.

This summer, start your mornings at Allen Centennial Garden with Sunrise Outdoor Yoga. This class is taught by Rec Sports yoga instructors and is designed to energize the body and stimulate the mind. Whether you're a regular yogi or brand new, this class will leave you feeling more open and connected. This class is open to all UW-Madison faculty, staff and students. You do not need a Rec Sports membership to join.