Category COVID-19 campus response
Metro Bus Update
UW Campus’ Metro Bus routes 80, 81, 82 and 84 will continue on the recess schedule, while most Madison Metro routes will shift to abbreviated…
Update on University Housing Refunds
The university will provide appropriate prorated credits of housing and dining. Details will follow next week.
March 17 changes to campus operations from Chancellor Blank
中文 Chinese Español Hmoob नेपाली Nepali བོད་སྐད Tibetan Our campus is continuing to monitor the rapidly changing COVID-19 pandemic, including…
Employee leave policy updates
A message from Chief Human Resources Office Mark Walters provides new information about additional leave benefits being implemented by UW–Madison to help our community.
April 6 Faculty Senate meeting canceled
The April 6 Senate meeting is cancelled due to concerns regarding COVID-19. Faculty Policies and Procedures allow for the cancellation of Senate meetings by the chancellor with the consent of the University Committee.
All on-campus childcare centers are closed until further notice
All on-campus childcare centers are closed until further notice. This includes Eagle’s Wing, UW Child Development Lab, and Waisman Early Childhood Program. Employees and families…
March 15 update to employees from Chancellor Blank
To our UW–Madison employees, UW-Madison was informed Sunday afternoon that Dane County K-12 schools are closing, effective immediately, through at least April 3—not later this week as had been initially planned. We understand this shift will affect our many employees with K-12 students or children in local childcare centers, which may also be affected.
Surface lot parking controls lifted
In conjunction with the March 15 message on campus status and telecommuting, UW Transportation Services has lifted permit control on all campus surface lots. No permits are needed in these lots.
Caring for the health and well-being of our community
University Health Services Executive Director Jake Baggot addresses community concerns and shares information to help everyone understand their role in preventing the spread of COVID-19.
UW Varsity Band Spring Concert canceled
The 2020 UW Varsity Band Spring Concert has been canceled. Details, including information about refunds is available on the band website.
March 13 update to employees from Chancellor Blank
A message from Chancellor Blank about statewide school closings.
Campus message to international students
Message from Interim Assistant Dean/Director Samantha McCabe
UW–Madison responds to employee diagnosed with COVID-19
University officials are cooperating fully with Public Health Madison & Dane County and other public health officials regarding a university employee who works in the School of Veterinary Medicine building who was diagnosed with novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).
The 2020 Wisconsin Film Festival is canceled
The 2020 Wisconsin Film Festival (WFF) is canceled out of concern for the safety of our community due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. This action is consistent with public health guidance to limit non-essential large gatherings.
COVID-19: Student Support
Dear Badgers, This has been a tough week. And needless to say, this isn’t the lead-up to spring break anyone hoped for or expected. In…
Transportation Services operational response to COVID-19 (coronavirus)
Recommendations for campus operations in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus) are extremely fluid and may change at any time based on advice from local, state, and federal partners. This post will be updated with additional operational changes as more information becomes available.
Guidance to employees on telecommuting
In response to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic, the Office of Human Resources is preparing for multiple scenarios related to work flexibility for employees, including the possibility that many employees may need to telecommute.
Big Ten suspends all organized team activities until April 6
The Big Ten Conference announced today that all organized team activities have been suspended until April 6, 2020 and will be re-evaluated at that time.
UW Foundation establishes COVID-19 emergency student support fund
UW-Madison has created a new fund to support students through emergency situations related to the COVID-19 virus.
Message to international students
This is a rapidly evolving situation, and International Student Services (ISS) is working closely with campus partners to ensure that the needs of international students…