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Office 365 transition to restart after evaluation
University officials approved restarting the Office 365 email and calendar project after a recent independent evaluation.
Campus financial management discussion kicks off
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is building on the success of a recent forum to engage the campus community in a discussion about effective financial management practices and internal controls.
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.
Committee calls for new campus budget model
UW-Madison should develop a budget model that aligns resources with the university’s core missions, rewards innovation and provides flexibility necessary to accommodate change and growth, a campus committee is recommending.
Evans, who led University Housing renewal and growth, to retire
The longtime leader of the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s housing division is retiring. Paul Evans has announced that he will step down in late May.
Charter Street Heating Plant keeps campus comfortable
The Charter Street Heating Plant is responsible for keeping the 65,000 people who work and study on campus in more than 300 buildings comfortable.
Accreditors ask, ‘How are UW Police doing?’
The UW–Madison Police Department is scheduled for an on-site assessment as part of a program to achieve accreditation by verifying it meets professional standards.
Darrell Bazzell updates projects, looks ahead to 2014
Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Darrell Bazzell provides updates on several VCFA and campuswide projects as 2013 comes to a close.
Campus adopts new alcohol policy for UW events
A new policy that will provide greater clarity and consistency surrounding the service of alcohol at University of Wisconsin–Madison events takes effect at the beginning of the spring 2014 semester.
Bernie’s expands to offer infant and toddler care
It’s the morning ritual parents know all too well. Waking the kids up. Getting them breakfast. Cajoling them into getting dressed. And then the magic trick of getting out the door – hopefully with both shoes on. No, it’s not easy. And it’s not any easier with more than one kid, however adorable. But the morning ritual is a little bit easier for some parents, thanks to expanded child care offerings by the Office of Child Care and Family Resources.
Rec Sports seeks feedback on facilities
The Division of Recreational Sports wants your feedback on its facilities and is gauging interest on whether they need to be renovated or replaced.