News for University Housing staff
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Thousands of brand new Badgers will be moving into the residence halls in just a few days! If you are available, consider volunteering to help our new residents have a great experience during their first day on campus! You can sign up to be a Badger Buddy or helping at a waste and recycling location. Thank you to all those involved in organizing move-in getting our residence halls ready for another year, and getting Housing in the Badger red spirit! We couldn't do it without every single one of you.
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Move-In Traffic and Parking
Staff and guests of the University should expect to see some delays around campus from Sunday, August 24 through Wednesday, August 27.
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Convocation Lunch
We're gearing up for one of our favorite traditions - welcoming incoming students with a warm meal before they head off to convocation! This lunch is a great way to kick off the year and set a welcoming tone for our newest students. Sign up to volunteer and bring that energy to help make this a great experience for all!
This event will be a Certified Green Event and fully Zero Waste! Sustainability is looking for extra help directing students to the appropriate composting and recycling areas. Sign up as a sustainability volunteer.
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Meal Discounts for Housing Staff at Dining Markets
Housing staff will again receive a discount on meals at the dining markets this upcoming year when paying with Wiscard. You’ll get our all-to-care-to-eat service for $7.50 plus tax. A 5% discount for staff will continue at all other University Housing dining locations when paying with Wiscard, including Flamingo Run, Bean & Creamery, Starbucks, Southeast Café, and Shake Smart.
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HR News
Welcome, New Housing Employees!
Join us in welcoming new staff who joined the team in July:
Daiana Massin, UHF
Ladora Herreman, DCS
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Cancer Awareness T-Shirt Campaign
Join us in honoring all cancer survivors by purchasing and wearing this pink t-shirt with a “lavender ribbon” this October to help call attention to the importance of early detection, treatment advancements, and support for those affected by cancer. By showing support, raising awareness, and celebrating their strength, we can honor cancer survivors and help them feel seen, supported, and empowered.
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Coming Soon! Cybersecurity Awareness Training
Employees will soon have access to Cybersecurity Awareness Training in Workday.
Employees who have enrolled in or completed the training previously, will have an active assignment in Workday.
- Once an employee has a completion for this training, Workday will calculate a new due date (365 days) and will begin to remind the employee to complete the next training 30 days before the due date.
- Managers or Learning Partners will not need to reassign training to current employees who have complete
Paper-based versions of the Cybersecurity Awareness Training - Employees who do not use computers in their UW–Madison job may request paper-based versions of this training, which are available in six languages, including English, Spanish, Hmong, Tibetan, Chinese, and Nepali. This is a shortened version of the required training that does not include a quiz. As requested, HR representatives/Training Managers may distribute printed copies of the paper-based training to employees who do not use computers in their campus jobs.
Employees who receive this paper-based training read the information (they can keep the printout for future reference or share with their families).
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Cultural Linguistic Services (CLS)
CLS is excited to offer Workday Computer Labs starting Tuesday, August 19. These sessions are open to all employees across all work shifts and may be attended more than once.
Workday Computer Lab Schedule
- Aug 20, 3:30–5 p.m.
- Aug 28, 10 a.m.–Noon
- Sept 3, 10 p.m.–Midnight*
- Sept 9, 1–3 p.m.
- Sept 17, 3:30–5 p. m.
Parking Information
Street Parking: 2-hour limit near 21 N. Park St
Ramp Parking: Lot 29 at 21 N. Park St
Important Details
Location: 21 N. Park Street, Room 5041
Session Format:
- These are informal, hands-on support sessions—no formal presentations
- Employees can ask questions and practice what they learned during the Workday In-Person Training Series (including make-up sessions)
- Personal questions cannot be addressed during these sessions
- Language Support Available: English, Spanish, Hmong, Tibetan, Chinese, and Nepali
Sign-Up Required!
- Please encourage unit supervisors and employees to sign up if they need extra help
- Sign-up deadline is 3 business days before each session
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