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University Staff employees will be able to apply for Professional Development Scholarships beginning on Thursday, Feb. 14 at 1 p.m. The scholarships can be used to register for non-credit courses at no charge. Approximately 30 courses will be offered through the Division of Continuing Studies. Applications will be awarded on a first-come-first-served basis until all …

Check out this comprehensive list of professional development resources available to you at the UW, presented by Continuing Studies. It gives advice about all levels of development, from simple to more involved programs you can take advantage of. There are even links to these resources. Employees-Professional-Development-Resources

The UW sponsors several conferences annually, to develop and teach staff. The Employee Career Conference, coming March 7, is just one example. Did you know about the others? Here is a web listing of all of them, in one, handy place for your reference. Start planning YOUR development path today!

All employees, regardless of position, are encouraged to actively manage their careers at UW–Madison. The goal is to retain talented, dedicated employees via a commitment to help every employee find professional opportunities and career satisfaction. Career Counseling for UW–Madison Employees

The UW campus has a few prominent art galleries: The world-renowned Chazen, for example, and the Helen Louise Allen Textile Collection at SoHE come to mind right away. But there are so many more opportunities to enjoy quality art on this campus as well. Read this article about navigating the galleries of the UW–Madison. Navigating …

With stress, anxiety and depression on the rise in today’s fast-paced culture, there is a growing awareness of the importance of wellness. And many people and organizations are promoting efforts to integrate wellness into everything we do. Here’s an article about employee wellness, featuring content from UW–Madison’s own Nicole Youngberg of OHR. https://www.channel3000.com/madison-magazine/home-and-lifestyle/integrating-wellness-into-everything-we-do/993326473

Have you seen the Frontline Newsletter from the Employee Assistance Office? Each month they tackle tough questions with the resources available to solve them. Click here for a link to all of their issues.

How are you going to spend the time away from your office while the campus is closed for this bitter cold? Might I suggest snuggling up in a blanket and taking in a good book or two… CSN’s Book Barn page highlights several great reads for leaders, including some best sellers. Check it out today!

The University Staff Recognition Award is presented each year to those employees who are recognized for their outstanding achievements. Nominations are open from 25 January to 28 February. Anyone can nominate a member of the University Staff for the Award. These nominations can be up to 600 words in length, and are meant to tell …

Patti Havlicek of Campus Supervisors Network was scheduled to present another mini session on Wednesday, January 23rd focusing on the Stickman Exercise: a fun and easy way to get to know your staff and use this to support and motivate them in their career path. Unfortunately, the weather had different plans on Wednesday, and she …