As the end of 2017 approaches, it is important to have your current address on file for W-2 Tax Form distribution. In late January 2018, your 2017 W-2 Form will be sent via U.S. mail to your mailing address as listed in the MyUW portal. Make sure your W-2 Form is sent to your preferred address by logging in to the MyUW portal at my.wisc.edu and updating your address as needed in the “Personal Information” module. Please update your address by January 5, 2018.

Several Thrive@UW–Madison course offerings are now available for Spring 2018, including a new course, “Expanding Self-Knowledge to Adapt and Thrive.” Through these courses, individuals develop the knowledge and skills they need to contribute effectively to healthy, inclusive, engaging work environments. There are no pre-requisites, and courses may be taken in any sequence. This learning opportunity is free and open to all UW–Madison faculty and staff. For information or to register, please visit talent.wisc.edu.

UW–Madison is entering the final stages of migrating to Canvas as the single, centrally supported learning management system. All credit and noncredit courses (with a few exceptions that have been communicated separately to those affected) can move to Canvas and need to do so prior to June 1, 2018. Starting on that date, users will no longer have direct access to D2L and Moodle. To prepare, faculty and instructors should make sure they have everything they need out of the retiring systems.