There’s a joke in Wisconsin that the state has two seasons: winter and construction. The same might be said for the UW–Madison campus, where construction cranes seem to sprout like coneflowers, and the bumblebee hum …
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Ensuring Digital Accessibility: DOJ Ruling and UW–Madison’s Efforts
The Department of Justice (DOJ) made a rule on April 24, 2024, stating that state and local governments must make their websites and apps accessible to people with disabilities. The goal of this rule is …
Change in Library Policy · Opt-in by March 1 to Retain Loan History
Change in Library Policy · Opt-in by March 1 to Retain Loan History Beginning in March 2025, the UW-Madison Libraries will retain only the previous six months of an individual’s loan history. For all materials …
Together We Do More
Together We Do More this 2024 Partners in Giving Campaign. Each year following 1973, employees from the State, UW-Health, and University (UW-Madison and UW-Milwaukee) have joined together to raise more than $87 million for local, …
New Bus Rapid Transit to Ease Campus Commute according to Madison Metro
Depending on the weather, between 12-18% of UW-Madison employees take a Madison Metro bus to campus every day, according to the UW Transportation Services 2023 Biennial Transportation Survey. This fall, Madison Metro hopes to move …
UW-Madison Health and Wellness Resources
Maintaining your physical and mental health during the busy academic year is important, and UW–Madison offers a variety of resources and incentives for employees. Maintaining General Wellness The Well Wisconsin Program provides a $150 wellness …
What is Ombuds?
Did you know there is a safe and confidential space to turn to when you are struggling in your job? This place is known as Ombuds. Ombuds is available free of charge for all faculty …
Academic Staff Profile – Lucas Gallagher | SMPH Informatics & IT
Lucas Gallagher Workplace: SMPH Informatics & IT Role: DevOps Cloud Engineer Pronouns: He/him Briefly describe your role and key job responsibilities at UW–Madison I am a DevOps Cloud Engineer, which means I create and maintain …
Generation Alpha
There’s no doubt that some people view generational categories with the same skepticism as placemat horoscopes and Magic 8 Ball predictions. They scoff at the notion that an entire generation can be summed up by …
Nominations for Academic Staff Excellence Awards
Would you like to see a colleague recognized for their hard work, dedication and general excellence? Nominate them for a UW–Madison Academic Staff Excellence Award! Ten prestigious awards in eight categories will be awarded this …