Campus Gardens and Greenspaces-Take a Nature Break

Allen Centennial Garden Located at 620 Babcock Drive, this garden is open daily from dawn until dusk, is free to visit, and is a lovely spot to find a bench and just enjoy the beautiful flowers, trees, and water features. They have drop-in bouquet classes most weekends. The Botany Garden and Greenhouses: There is a …

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 to remove digital barriers so disabled individuals can ​seamlessly ​access public services and information provided through digital tools and electronic …

Book Notes

At a library conference earlier this year a roundtable discussion, Management in the Age of Anti-Productivity: Anti-Perfectionism and Sustainable Workloads, was facilitated by Jon Jeffryes, Associate Dean of Curriculum, Research, and User Services at Grand Valley State University Libraries in Michigan and his colleague Hazel McClure. Jon, an iSchool graduate and a one-time research intern …

Academic Staff Profile – Kelsey Brannan | WSUM Student Radio

Kelsey Brannan Workplace: WSUM Student Radio Station at UW–Madison Role: Director and General Manager What are your role and job responsibilities at UW–Madison? As Director of Student Radio, I oversee WSUM, UW’s student-run radio station. Students make most of the major decisions at the station, so it is my job to make sure they have …

Academic Staff Profile – Julie Hunt Johnson | Center for Teaching, Learning, and Mentoring (CTLM)

Julie Hunt Johnson Workplace: Center for Teaching, Learning, and Mentoring (CTLM) Role: Program Manager, Instructor Engagement & Innovation Staff Bio Pronouns: She/Her Briefly describe your role and key job responsibilities at UW–Madison As a program manager with the Center for Teaching, Learning & Mentoring, I lead professional development programming for campus educators, including the workshop …

Getting to Know the Center for Teaching Learning and Mentoring (CTLM)

Interested in learning more about generative AI? Care to know where lifesaving Narcan nasal spray is available on campus? Eager to attend and/or participate in campus conferences and events? All this and more can be found at UW–Madison’s Center for Teaching, Learning and Mentoring (CTLM). What exactly is the CTLM? The Center for Teaching, Learning …

Find personal and professional support in a Community of Practice

Communities of Practice (CoP) play a vital role in fostering collaboration and professional development among employees at UW–Madison. These informal networks enable individuals with shared interests and expertise to come together, exchange ideas, and learn from one another. By participating in these communities, employees can enhance their skills, build valuable relationships, and contribute to a …

Sun Spots

Top five campus locations to get some light therapy this spring. The Chazen Museum of Art offers two light-filled spaces for visitors. Afternoon sunlight streams through the southern-facing, floor-to-ceiling window of the 2nd floor reading nook known as Niche 11 that holds a scattering of student-designed seating as well as a slim collection of art …

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 that are not considered rare special collections, six months after the return of a physical item to the library, information …

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, national, and international organizations. Run on volunteer power, the campaign focuses on impact. The positive effects extend beyond the direct …