University of Wisconsin–Madison

Month: April 2023

CSN Presents: Gratitude Revealed May 24th!

CSN is kicking off its Summer of Gratitude by hosting a screening of this full-length film on the power of gratitude in nature and in our lives. An epic journey forty years in the making, Gratitude Revealed from acclaimed filmmaker, Louie Schwartzberg, the director of Fantastic Fungi, takes us on a transformational, cinematic experience of …

Planners’ Picks — April 25, 2023

Planners’ Picks A collection of resources from CSN planning committee members worth mentioning Are you curious? It might help you get through an otherwise bad situation. Are you happy? It may be because of your sense of smell. What emotional stamp are you leaving on those you encounter? Is it confidence and hope, or frustration …

Still Time to Nominate Someone for a University Staff Recognition Award!

This reminder from John Lease at University Staff Shared Governance: Nominations are still being accepted for the UNIVERSITY STAFF RECOGNITION AWARD.  We will be accepting nominations until April 28th at 1:00 pm. You can submit nominations directly to me. I’ll pass them along to the Awards Selection Committee Members for their review. Ultimately, that five-person …

Planners’ Picks — April 18, 2023

Planners’ Picks A collection of resources from CSN planning committee members worth mentioning As we develop better habits, embrace change, and learn to influence others more effectively, we become better versions of ourselves. What will you work on this week to grow as a leader and person?   :: Image of the Week This timely …

Planners’ Picks — April 11, 2023

Planners’ Picks A collection of resources from CSN planning committee members worth mentioning Are you taking everything personally? [Hint: It might not be about you.] Let’s create psychological safety in our teams, talk generationally, and disagree with our bosses respectfully in this installment of PP.   :: Image of the Week It’s Not About You …

Planners’ Picks — April 4, 2023

Planners’ Picks A collection of resources from CSN planning committee members worth mentioning April fools don’t develop themselves. As one participant in a recent CSN event stated, “I am addicted to education.” There are surely worse things to be addicted to! Let’s check out how to lead from all levels, manage our energy, and keep your …