University of Wisconsin–Madison

Author: jyoung6

UW–Madison’s Ad Hoc Budget Group Agendas

University leadership formed the ad hoc budget group to gain broader campus input, reactions, and suggestions to help think strategically about how to maintain UW–Madison’s ability to pursue and position the university for the future in the face of significant and potentially enduring financial challenges. The Ad Hoc Budget Group will be meeting twice a …

UW–Madison’s Strategic Financial Assessment

From the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration UW–Madison takes seriously our responsibility to our students and Wisconsin taxpayers to ensure good financial stewardship. Building on work done over the last several years to improve our financial transparency and controls, UW–Madison worked with Deloitte this spring and summer to complete an independent …

UW–Madison Works to Address Expense Reimbursement Delays

The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Division of Business Services is taking action to address ongoing delays in processing expense reimbursements and P-card transactions, acknowledging the strain these delays have placed on students and employees. Since the launch of Workday on July 7—and the freeze on expenses that preceded its implementation—Finance teams have processed more than 13,000 …

Employee Appreciation Ice Cream Socials

Read this message in: Employee Appreciation Ice Cream Socials  UW–Madison invites all employees (faculty, staff, and post-docs) to two Employee Appreciation Ice Cream Socials on June 10 and June 12. This annual event serves as a gesture of thanks for employees’ hard work and dedication throughout the academic year by serving our world-famous Babcock ice …

2025 Second- and Third-Shift Employee Recognition Event

UW-Madison will recognize second- and third-shift employees at a late-night appreciation event on Wednesday, May 14, from 10:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. in the Lake Mendota Room at Dejope Residence Hall. This event will recognize the contributions of these essential employees who work behind the scenes to ensure operations run smoothly for those who study, …

Innovation at Work: Celebrating the 2025 Administrative Improvement Award Recipients

Through efforts like the 2025 Administrative Improvement Award, the University of Wisconsin–Madison continues demonstrating its commitment to administrative excellence. These awards recognize outstanding work in enhanced service delivery, process development and redesign, improved efficiency, cost savings, and overall operational excellence. Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Rob Cramer is the executive sponsor of the Administrative …

Computer Kiosks for Employees

The Office of Finance and Administration is pleased to announce that 12 computer kiosk locations are now available across campus. These kiosks provide computer access for all employees with a NetID who do not have access to general computing resources for things such as MyUW, email, and other computer/internet-based activities related to their job duties.

UWPD Updates Access Control System

It seems simple enough: you take out your Wiscard, scan it at the door, and make your way into work.It’s easy to not think about the complicated behind-the-scenes work that goes into making this daily task so simple for all of us. And for the last four years, the Access Control team at UWPD has …

Employee Spotlight: César García, Natural Areas Assistant, Lakeshore Nature Preserve

Employee Spotlight: César García, Natural Areas Assistant, Lakeshore Nature Preserve The Lakeshore Nature Preserve provides paid learning opportunities for students studying natural resources and biological and environmental sciences. Since 2010 the Preserve has employed, and staff has mentored, 77 students and recent graduates.This spring, César García, a first-generation college student from San Antonio, Texas and …