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Governance groups meet jointly on budget proposals
Speaking to a joint meeting of employee governance groups Monday, UW–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank said proposed cuts to state support would impact educational quality and jeopardize generations of taxpayer investment that have made the school a world-class university.
Transportation Services releases campus commuting report
Transportation Services has released the results of its latest biennial survey of UW–Madison faculty, staff and students and UW Hospital employees.
Faculty and academic staff invited to apply for Wisconsin Idea Seminar 2015
UW-Madison faculty and academic staff interested in learning about the state of Wisconsin and the university's relationship to the state should apply now for the Wisconsin Idea Seminar, May 18-22, 2015.
Final days draw near for Partners in Giving contributions
Partners in Giving, the state, university and UW Hospitals and Clinics Combined Campaign of Dane County, runs through Nov. 28. Employees have a few more days to contribute toward more than 520 nonprofit organizations and 11 umbrella groups, many of which rely on these funds to meet their needs.
Nominations invited for vice provost for diversity
A national search is underway to fill the position of vice provost for diversity/chief diversity officer, and members of the campus community are encouraged to submit nominations.
Nominations sought for two vice provost positions
The campus community is invited to make nominations or apply for two vice provost positions in the Office of the Provost.
Officials to study issues on email, calendaring
To ensure the long-term success of the campus’ new email and calendaring system, project leaders have decided to slow the implementation of Microsoft Office 365 as plans for the conversion are evaluated.
New campuswide data infrastructure service debuts March 1
Beginning March 1, UW–Madison will have access to a new portfolio of data center services and consultation, including co-located facilities, storage, backup and high-capacity networking.
Transition to Office 365 email and calendar continues
The campus’s conversion to the Office 365 software system for email and calendaring continues to move ahead, with the first small migration of faculty and staff to begin early in 2014.
Administrative Excellence forum May 10
A campus forum on the progress of Administrative Excellence (AE) projects will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, May 10, in Varsity Hall at Union South.
Dell computers selected as preferred products
The Administrative Excellence team, in partnership with Purchasing Services, has selected Dell computers — including three laptops and one desktop with an optional monitor — as UW–Madison preferred products.
Oberlin sustainability director to head UW–Madison Physical Plant
Robert Lamppa has been selected as the new director of the Physical Plant in Facilities Planning & Management.