A new column celebrating the weird, wild, and wonderful work of academic staff at UW–Madison Most UW-Madison staff are familiar with the skills—both soft and technical—required by a job when they apply. We know our …
A Storied History
Troy Reeves likes to describe UW–Madison as a city unto itself. And as the university’s Distinguished Oral Historian, one of his jobs is to capture and preserve the stories of some of the citizens who …
Springtime Blossoms
Nearly everyone on campus is familiar with the eye-catching begonia W at the southern edge of the Humanities Building, or the red-and-yellow tulips that dot Bascom Hill. But there are other places on or near …
OpEx Advancement Program
The Operational Excellence (OpEx) Advancement Program is a campus initiative to incubate and accelerate projects to strengthen financial controls, streamline and simplify processes, and enhance administrative services for UW–Madison. The OpEx Advancement Program does this …
Academic Staff Profile – Nicole Jennings
Name: Nicole Jennings Workplace: Department of Surgery Role: Chief Administrative Officer What are your role and job responsibilities at UW–Madison? As Chief Administrative Officer, I provide strategic and operational leadership, while partnering closely with the …
Campus Resources for Job or Income Loss
The news of job or income loss can come with feelings of stress and uncertainty. How can I prepare? What happens to my health insurance? What do I do now? To help UW–Madison staff navigate …
Badger Retrospective
Many events that have shaped UW–Madison’s history are well documented while others are more obscure. In this issue, we reveal some happenings from years gone by that may have missed the headlines, including a student …
Beyond the Conference Room: Creative Meeting Spaces on Campus
When winter settles in and budgets tighten, it can be daunting to consider gathering with colleagues outside of your divisional or departmental conference room. But getting out of your office and into a new space …
Academic Staff Profile – Cori Splain | Division of Enrollment Management
Name: Cori Splain Workplace: Division of Enrollment Management Role: Chief of Staff & Director for Strategic Initiatives What are your role and job responsibilities at UW–Madison? Being a chief of staff is kind of like …
Beyond the Desk: New Ways to Recharge on Campus for the New Year
While typical resolutions often focus on what we should stop doing, the New Year is a perfect opportunity to explore what we can start doing right here at UW–Madison. From exploring a new craft to …