Tag Vice chancellor for finance and administration

Campus prepares for OpenBook website

August 6, 2013

UW–Madison is continuing to gather information for the state’s upcoming OpenBook Wisconsin website, which will provide a searchable database of expenditures exceeding $100 from all state agencies, including UW–Madison and the UW System.

TAs and most PAs in line for pay boost

August 6, 2013

Teaching assistants and most project and program assistants at UW–Madison will receive a 4.67 percent pay increase, bringing their compensation to a level comparable to the amount received by research assistants.

Residential camps, conferences keep campus busy all summer

July 18, 2013

The spring semester may have ended in May, but the learning never stops on campus. While most students are on vacation, UW–Madison opens its doors to more than 100 residential programs that take place during the summer — each offering visitors an opportunity to learn something new.

Insurance veteran to direct risk management

July 9, 2013

Richard Gibbs, risk manager at the University of Wisconsin System, has been selected as the new director of risk management at UW–Madison in the Division of Business Services.

UW–Madison withdraws WiscNet network services award

June 28, 2013

After consultation with the University of Wisconsin System Administration and the Board of Regents, UW–Madison has withdrawn its award to WiscNet for advanced research and educational network services for its campus and other UW System schools.

Update: 1 percent wage increases approved

June 27, 2013

Ward asks for vetoes of WCIJ, HR Design provisions

June 21, 2013

Achievements of four administrative employees recognized with new award

June 20, 2013

Four exceptional employees — Steven Hahn, Kim Nolet, Michelle Szabo and Roberta Wang — have been chosen from more than 60 nominations to receive UW–Madison’s Administrative Achievement Awards.

Get outside – it’s good for you

June 18, 2013

Even a short break from work can have benefits. Fortunately, campus planners are creating a growing number of options for a quick walk during a break, outdoor meeting space or lunch al fresco.

Fotis will lead residence life in Housing

June 12, 2013

Fred Fotis has been hired as director of residence life at University Housing, replacing Kay Reuter-Krohn, who is retiring.

New signs to encourage lake safety

June 7, 2013

New signs have been installed along the Lake Mendota shoreline on the UW–Madison campus in an effort to draw more attention to lake safety.

Statement from Bob Lavigna on HR Design

June 6, 2013

On May 23, the legislature's Joint Committee on Finance amended the governor’s 2013-15 biennial budget bill to delay the effective date of the components of HR Design that require statutory changes until July 1, 2015.

Horn named RecSports director

May 24, 2013

John Horn has been named director of the Division of Recreational Sports at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Darrell Bazzell announced today.

Construction to affect campus traffic for summer

May 24, 2013

Two street construction projects will alter traffic in and around campus for most of the summer starting Tuesday, May 28 and continuing through August.

Pipe cleaning begins at Charter Street Heating Plant

May 20, 2013

As part of the ongoing Charter Street Heating Plant Rebuild Project, a "steam blow" will be conducted at the plant beginning May 20.

New awards program to recognize administrative work

May 14, 2013

Do you know someone who has streamlined a process, saved a department time or money, or contributed in an outstanding way to a process or service improvement? They just may be candidates for a new awards program that focuses on administrative achievement at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

CLS interpreters break down language barriers

May 7, 2013

On an early spring morning, about 10 Spanish-speaking UW–Madison employees are having a lively discussion around a table in the Gordon Dining and Event Center. In the center of the group are Carmen Romero González, training officer supervisor, and Blanca García, training officer with the Office of Human Resource Development’s Cultural Linguistic Services (CLS) unit.

16th annual Jazzin’ benefit supports campus child care

May 2, 2013

The campus community is invited to enjoy an evening of great jazz music while supporting campus early childhood education and care and programs at UW–Madison.

UW and city teaming up for redesign of State Street and Library Mall

April 25, 2013

They are iconic locations and both will soon be getting a makeover. UW–Madison and the City of Madison are partnering to develop design plans for the reconstruction of the 700 and 800 blocks of State Street (North Lake Street to North Park Street) and Library Mall.

Bazzell receives Jefferson Award

February 28, 2012

As vice chancellor for administration at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Darrell Bazzell’s work days are long. Still, he makes time for giving back to the community by volunteering. For his work outside of work, Bazzell was named February’s Jefferson Award Winner by WKOW Channel 27.