WiscVPN will complete the transition from Cisco AnyConnect to Palo Alto GlobalProtect on August 15, 2018. The new service provides enhanced protection from malicious websites, viruses, and threats. In addition, all traffic (including browsing, banking, and shopping) will now be sent through the campus VPN service when in use. Static IP users received emailed instructions on July 12. Most others on campus should use GlobalProtect now.

Career management is an ongoing process, even when you are happy in your current position. To assist UW–Madison employees with their professional development, the Division of Continuing Studies has a career counselor who specializes in advising employees through the Adult Career and Special Student Services (ACSSS) office. This free service can help employees clarify short- and long-term goals, identify learning opportunities, explore job opportunities within UW-Madison or elsewhere, and keep growing in the job they currently hold. To schedule an appointment with career counselor Elizabeth Schrimpf, contact ACSSS at 608-263-6960 or advising@dcs.wisc.edu.

Fidelity, one of the UW TSA 403(b) providers, will be presenting two free online workshops about personal finance topics in July. Each workshop lasts about one hour and will allow time for questions. Log in and use your phone to listen to the audio workshops. “Invest Confidently for Your Future,” scheduled for Tuesday, July 24, at 11 a.m. central time, will help you define your savings goals and build and manage an investment plan. “Be in the Financial Front Seat: Making Financial Health a Priority for Women” will be offered Wednesday, July 25, at 11 a.m. central time. Advance registration is required.

All base lot and motorcycle parking stalls in Lot 13 will be closed through July 27 to allow for the addition of new light poles and a motorcycle pad replacement. Lot 13 base lot permit holders, including those with motorcycle permits, have been provided with alternate parking instructions via email. Service/vendor permit holders should use designated service/vendor stalls in nearby parking lots. Parking maps, along with a construction project and detour map, are available on the campus parking maps page at transportation.wisc.edu/campus-maps.