P P A A S S S S w w o o r r d d Staff Newsletter for University of Wisconsin System Administration We welcome your news, articles, and ideas. November 20, 2012 Inside This Issue 2 You’re invited to a holiday celebration at Brittingham House 2 Staff Recognition Event highlights 3 OPID announces… …2013 Spring Conference …Faculty College 2013 4 Task Force for Native American Students plans February meeting 4 UWSA Email Statistics (sidebar) 5 Zimbra Tips & Tricks (sidebar) - Retrieving emails from spam filter 5 December TSA 403(b) events - Individual counseling sessions - Basics Workshop on Dec. 18 5 2013 TSA 403(b) and Wis. Deferred Compensation limits announced 6 Give feedback on travel services 7 Ergo News: Which is better, sitting or standing? 7 Inclement weather policy refresher 7 Call for nominations to serve on UWSA Academic Staff Committee 8 Sustainability Conference highlights 9 Holiday potluck at 780 Regent St. 9 Important issues affecting bus riders 9 Thank you from Red Cross 9 Chili Cook-Off results (sidebar) 10 Kudos - David Giroux - UW System/WTCS 10 WIAC Sports News 11 Calendar of Events 11 PASSword Archive Message from the President Happy Thanksgiving! Fittingly enough, this month’s one-day Board of Regents meeting was like a Thanksgiving feast for the mind. The smorgasbord of timely topics included: The link between economic prosperity and higher education, with two national expert speakers – one in person and the other “beamed in” from the East coast, thanks to videoteleconferencing. The launch of our systemwide “Knowledge Powers Wisconsin” communication plan. The inaugural Regents award for distinguished service to UW System, awarded to John and Tashia Morgridge. A celebration of UW Cooperative Extension’s 100 th anniversary. A wide-reaching presentation on veterans’ issues and how UW System is better serving veterans. Kudos to the many “chefs” behind the scenes who served up the various meaty courses and pulled out all the stops of technological wizardry. Here’s a look at the menu. On the topic of thankfulness, Regent Regina Millner was delighted to join us for the UW System Administration staff recognition event earlier this month. She very much appreciated the opportunity to get a better understanding of the work you do in support of the Wisconsin Idea and the UW System’s mission. She was glad, also, to offer her thanks in person. I hope this can become an ongoing tradition to invite a Regent or other special guest to our staff recognition event. Wishing you all a safe, scrumptious Thanksgiving holiday. This time of year, the wild turkeys that live around Brittingham House are thankful to be roosting in the trees and not resting on anyone’s dinner plate! Please read on for the invitation to the UWSA Holiday Reception at Brittingham House. Sincerely, “Knowledge Powers Wisconsin” communication plan launched
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Newsletter
November 20, 2012
Inside This Issue
2 You’re invited to a holiday celebration at Brittingham House
2 Staff Recognition Event highlights
3 OPID announces… …2013 Spring Conference …Faculty College 2013
4 Task Force for Native American Students plans February meeting
5 December TSA 403(b) events - Individual counseling sessions - Basics Workshop on Dec. 18
5 2013 TSA 403(b) and Wis. Deferred Compensation limits announced
6 Give feedback on travel services
7 Ergo News: Which is better, sitting or standing?
7 Inclement weather policy refresher
7 Call for nominations to serve on UWSA Academic Staff Committee
8 Sustainability Conference highlights
9 Holiday potluck at 780 Regent St.
9 Important issues affecting bus riders
9 Thank you from Red Cross
9 Chili Cook-Off results (sidebar)
10 Kudos - David Giroux - UW System/WTCS
10 WIAC Sports News
11 Calendar of Events
11 PASSword Archive
Message from the President
Happy Thanksgiving!
Fittingly enough, this month’s one-day Board of Regents meeting was like a Thanksgiving feast for the mind. The smorgasbord of timely topics included:
The link between economic prosperity and higher education, with two national expert speakers – one in person and the other “beamed in” from the East coast, thanks to videoteleconferencing.
The launch of our systemwide “Knowledge Powers Wisconsin” communication plan.
The inaugural Regents award for distinguished service to UW System, awarded to John and Tashia Morgridge.
A celebration of UW Cooperative Extension’s 100
th anniversary.
A wide-reaching presentation on veterans’ issues and how UW System is better serving veterans.
Kudos to the many “chefs” behind the scenes who served up the various meaty courses and pulled out all the stops of technological wizardry. Here’s a look at the menu. On the topic of thankfulness, Regent Regina Millner was delighted to join us for the UW System Administration staff recognition event earlier this month. She very much appreciated the opportunity to get a better understanding of the work you do in support of the Wisconsin Idea and the UW System’s mission. She was glad, also, to offer her thanks in person. I hope this can become an ongoing tradition to invite a Regent or other special guest to our staff recognition event. Wishing you all a safe, scrumptious Thanksgiving holiday. This time of year, the wild turkeys that live around Brittingham House are thankful to be roosting in the trees and not resting on anyone’s dinner plate! Please read on for the invitation to the UWSA Holiday Reception at Brittingham House. Sincerely,
“Knowledge Powers Wisconsin” communication plan launched
Brittingham House decorated for the holidays in a snowy December
Staff Recognition Award Winners
Tou Her Classified Staff Exceptional Service Award
Melissa Viken Classified Staff Exceptional Service Award
You’re invited to a holiday celebration at
Brittingham House
Kevin and Kate Reilly cordially invite UW System Administration staff to a holiday celebration at Brittingham House on Wednesday, Dec. 12, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served. As in years past, non-perishable food items will be collected during the holiday party. If you prefer to make a monetary donation rather than non-perishable food items, cash or check donations will be gratefully accepted as well. Second Harvest can purchase five meals for just $1.00, so their buying power is much greater than ours. You may find it more practical to make a monetary donation rather than going to the store and purchasing items yourself. Checks can be made payable to Second Harvest and are tax deductible.
For directions to Brittingham House, see this printable map. Enter the parking lot at 6010 Old Sauk Road.
Please RSVP by Wednesday, Dec. 5, to Marian Rockholt, 262-2321 or
[email protected]. Kevin and Kate look forward to welcoming you for this annual event of holiday good cheer!
Staff Recognition Event highlights
Special guest Regent Regina Millner joined President Reilly and colleagues at the Alumni Lounge in the Pyle Center to celebrate this year’s staff recognition event. President Reilly recognized four staff members for reaching years of service milestones:
40 years – Terri Reda, Capital Planning and Budget
30 years – David Hill, Information Services
25 years – David Pulda, Safety and Loss Prevention
25 years – Robert Jokisch, Academic and Student Affairs
This year’s Classified Staff Exceptional Service Award was presented to two recipients: Tou Her, who has worked in the Office of Operations Review and Audit since 1998 as an auditor skilled at problem solving and respectful of the shared governance traditions of UW institutions; and Melissa Viken, who joined the Office of Procurement in 2009 and has earned a reputation for timeliness, a positive demeanor, and great initiative as she assists colleagues with their purchasing needs.
Todd Bailey received the Eugene Craven Memorial Award, which goes to an outstanding academic staff member selected by the Academic Staff Committee. Todd has worked for UWSA since 2000, joining the Office of Policy Analysis and Research in 2004. Todd is known for expertly and calmly pulling together the complex institutional accountability reports and serving as assistant project coordinator for the Transfer Information System.
Regent Millner, Bob Jokisch, and President Reilly (not pictured: Terri Reda, David Hill, and David Pulda)
Red flowers decorated the tables, creating a splash of color as staff watched the program.
Gail Bergman President’s Award of Distinction Photos courtesy of Kate Wodyn
A Team Award was given again this year to recognize the special skills required for collaborative projects. The award, now in its third year, went to the UW-Superior Flood Response Team, which worked with UW-Superior to recover from a devastating
flood in June in time to restore operations for fall semester classes.
UW-Superior Flood Response Team (from left) Pres. Reilly and Regent Millner with team members Gus Juffer, Kate Sullivan, Rick Gibbs, Daniel Karamanski, and Jennifer Lattis, and nominators Ruth Anderson and David Miller (not pictured: Jay Gilboy, Dorothy Cotillier, Ralph North, Greg Wanek, Dave Pulda, Ruth Ginzberg, and Susan Mitchell) Team Award
The President’s Award of Distinction was awarded to Gail Bergman, acting director of the Office of Policy Analysis and Research. Gail joined OPAR in 1989. Nominator Heather Kim praised Gail’s expert guidance and leadership, and expressed appreciation for her institutional memory combined with an openness to new and different perspectives.
Congratulations to all honorees! For more about the winners, see the program booklet.
OPID announces… 2013 Spring Conference The Office of Professional and Instructional Development (OPID) is proud to announce its annual Spring Conference: “The Value of Inquiry into Student Learning in the 21st Century,” to be held April 18-19 at the Madison
Concourse Hotel in Madison. The Conference is being co-sponsored by OPID and the UW System Office of Academic and Student Affairs.
The conference will bring together over 200 faculty and staff across many disciplines to demonstrate the UW System’s commitment to excellence in teaching and student learning. It will also provide a forum to recognize, acknowledge, and share the expertise of faculty and academic staff who excel at teaching, value learning, and are committed to sharing their experience, knowledge, practice, and scholarship with colleagues. The intentional relationships among teaching, learning, and making excellence inclusive will be a foundation of this event. A plenary on the threat of stereotypes will feature Valerie Purdie-Vaughns from Columbia University (see bio), and concurrent sessions on scholarly inquiry into student learning, inclusive excellence, online learning, leveraging technology in teaching and learning, and research that links the effectiveness of student learning and high impact practices. OPID invites proposals in all of these areas from UW System faculty, instructional staff, and students with faculty/staff sponsorship. Presentation formats will include papers, panels, workshops, and poster sessions.
Proposals to present at the conference are due Nov. 29, by filling out this
online form: http://form.jotform.com/form/2083441995. Additional information can be found at www.uwsa.edu/opid/.
Faculty College 2013, sponsored by the UW System Office of Professional and Instructional Development (OPID), will be held once again at the UW-Richland campus in Richland Center from May 28 - 31. The College brings together approximately 100 faculty and instructional academic staff from across the System for three days of intensive exploration of teaching, learning and curricular issues.
This year, OPID is pleased to feature a keynote by Patrick Sims, assistant professor of theatre from UW-Madison. He will be performing his one-man play Ten Perfect, where he portrays a fictionalized version of James Cameron, who was nearly lynched in Marion, Indiana, in 1930. Two other men were murdered that night, and the act will be captured in an iconic photo shown in the background. Following his play, Professor Sims will facilitate a discussion with faculty on the impact of racism.
In addition to the keynote, we have an exciting lineup of workshops:
“Decoding the Disciplines: Helping Students Learn Disciplinary Ways of Thinking” by Joan Middendorf of Indiana University;
A seminar on online learning including hybrid models of teaching and flipping the classroom, featuring Dr. Brian Udermann, Kristin Koepke, and Jen Snook of UW-La Crosse; and
A Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) workshop team taught by Dr. Regan Gurung and Dr. David Voelker of UW-Green Bay.
All UW System institutions will be invited to nominate six faculty participants. Questions about Faculty College should be directed to La Vonne Cornell-Swanson, director of OPID, at 608-263-2722 or [email protected].
Wisconsin Task Force on Access 2 Success for
Native American Students plans February meeting The planning group for the Wisconsin Task Force on Access 2 Success (A2S) for Native American Students will meet on Dec. 3 at UW-Eau Claire to discuss several initiatives surrounding enhanced teaching and student learning for Wisconsin’s Native American students, and to plan for the statewide A2S meeting in February. The primary goal of the February meeting is to develop a partnership with Wisconsin’s 11 Sovereign Nations, the Community College of the Menominee Nation and the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College, Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction, and the UW System to improve the recruitment and retention of Native American students. Sponsored by the Office of the Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, the Wisconsin Task Force on A2S for Native American Students will take place at the Radisson Oneida Convention Center in Green Bay, Wis., on Feb. 21-22. For more information about this initiative, please contact La Vonne Cornell-Swanson, director of the Office of Professional and Instructional Development (OPID), at 608-263-2722.
Zimbra Tips & Tricks Answers to your recent Zimbra questions. Emails I wish to receive are being filtered out by UWSA's anti-spam system, Postini. How do I receive these emails in my Inbox? It's recommended that you regularly check your Postini Message Center and approve specific email senders so that Postini learns which emails you wish to receive. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Log in to Postini one of two ways:
a. Log in to Postini directly at login.postini.com.
–OR-
b. Log in to Zimbra. Click on a Quarantine Summary message. Above the Date column, in the upper right of the message, click on Message Center.
2. Under Log In Address, type in your email address. Then enter your password. Note that your Postini password never expires, and it is not linked to your email password. Click Log In Help if you need it.
3. Once logged in, check the box next to the emails you would like delivered to your inbox. Click the “Deliver to your inbox” button.
4. If you wish, check the box, “Approve sender.” Click Continue.
5. Log out of the Message Center. It’s important to know that Postini holds a maximum number of approved senders. If you want to approve a new sender, you may need to delete some old ones. Zimbra instructions and FAQs: https://my.uwsa.edu/helpdesk/Zimbra/
Help Desk: 262-7653 (26-BROKE)
.
December Tax-Sheltered Annuity 403(b) events
Do you have a 403(b)? The UW Tax-Sheltered Annuity 403(b) Program is your supplemental retirement savings plan. Remember – saving something is better than saving nothing! Individual Counseling Sessions
Fidelity and TIAA-CREF will have additional individual counseling sessions in January at 780 Regent Street. Dates will be set and provided in the next issue of PASSword.
Fidelity
Dec. 7 and 18, Union South, Check Today in the Union for room. Dec. 18, Grainger Hall, Room 3111 Dec. 19, Engineering Hall, Room 2643
Call 1-800-642-7131 or go to http://fidelity.com/atwork/reservations to schedule an appointment.
TIAA-CREF
Dec. 12, 13 and 14, Union South, Check Today in the Union for room. Dec. 12, Genetics-Biotechnology Center Building, Room 1104 Dec. 13 and 14, Nancy Nicholas Hall, School of Human Ecology (next to
Van Hise Hall), 1300 Linden Dr., Room 1187 Call 1-800-732-8353 for an appointment.
These sessions are available for those who already participate in the TSA Program as well as for those who don't yet participate. Having an appointment does not obligate you to open an account. -------------------------------------------- TSA 403(b) Basics Workshop
Tuesday, Dec. 18, 11 a.m.-12 noon 21 North Park Street, Room 5045 This workshop is especially intended for new investors and for those not yet in the TSA Program, but those with established accounts will find it beneficial as well. The workshop will help you understand the basics of investing and what to look for when you choose your investments. A Roth 403(b) option is now available. There will be time for questions. No need to register. Just be there!
2013 Tax-Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and Wisconsin
Deferred Compensation limits announced
The IRS announced the 2013 contribution limits for the UW Tax-Sheltered Annuity 403(b) Program (TSA) and Wisconsin Deferred Compensation 457 Program (WDC).
In 2013, employees may contribute a maximum of $17,500 to the TSA Program. Employees age 50 and over can contribute an additional $5,500 for a total of $23,000. These same limits apply to WDC. Employees can contribute the maximum to both programs for a total of $35,000 (under age 50) or $46,000 (age 50 or older).
If you have 15 years or more of service with the UW, you may have an additional "catch-up" opportunity with the TSA Program. Check with Lindi Farra at 263-0105 to see if you are eligible. For more information, see the webpage on TSA limits.
Both pre-tax and after-tax 403(b) contributions count towards the annual limit. For example, if you are under 50, you could contribute $8,500 pre-tax and $9,000 Roth after-tax to each program.
Employees currently enrolled in the TSA Program can easily change TSA contributions for 2013 by submitting a Salary Reduction Agreement (SRA) to Lindi Farra, Human Resources, 780 Regent Street, Suite 224. See the TSA website for more information about enrolling in the program.
If you want to change your deduction for 2013, you should submit your TSA Salary Reduction Agreement to Lindi no later than Dec. 14. Clearly mark the form as calendar year 2013.
To change your WDC contribution or enroll in the WDC Program, call the WDC office at 1-877-457-9327 or enroll online.
WDC changes must be made with Great-West Retirement Services in early December 2012, so that they have adequate time to electronically remit the information to the payroll office.
If you want to maximize your TSA and/or WDC contributions for 2013, see the chart below to determine how much to contribute per paycheck.
Number of Paychecks Annually
2013 Annual Maximum
2013 Amount per Paycheck
12 paychecks (under age 50) $17,500.00 $1,458.33
12 paychecks (age 50 and over) $23,000.00 $1,916.66
26 paychecks (under age 50) $17,500.00 $673.07
26 paychecks (age 50 and over) $23,000.00 $884.61
Give feedback on travel services
A "Give Feedback" page has been added to the new UW Systemwide Travel Services site. You can navigate to the page by selecting the "Give Feedback" tab at the top of the home page: http://web.uwsa.edu/travel/. (If the link does not open, copy and paste the link into a browser.) The purpose of the page is to encourage continual input from our customers, those involved in travel or travel related processes, regarding the on-going development of the University's new travel program initiatives, including policies, contracts, and rates, and the new UW Systemwide Travel Services site, which when complete, will be the sole resource for University travel information. Thank you in advance for taking the time to submit your comments and suggestions. All input will be used to the greatest extent possible in the processes used to improve the University's travel program and web communications. Please direct questions to Terri Gill, travel manager for UW System Administration and chair of the System-wide Travel Management & Operations Committee, at 608-263-0873.
Ergo News: Which is better, sitting or standing? By Dawn Holt, risk management specialist
When it comes to a workstation, which is better, sitting or standing? Research shows that both prolonged sitting and prolonged standing are of concern. Therefore, it is not an “either-or” situation. The more responsible approach is a combination of sitting and standing activities throughout the work day to minimize the potential for adverse health consequences associated with both postures. For prolonged sitting, there is the potential for a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity, Type 2 diabetes, deep venous thrombosis, and low back disorders. Prolonged standing has been associated with muscular disorders in the legs, knees, and low back; varicose veins; joint damage; foot problems; as well as circulatory issues. Keep these guidelines in mind when incorporating sitting and standing into a workday:
Limit continuous (static) sitting to 4 hours per day.
Limit continuous (static) standing to 1 hour per day.
Limit cumulative standing to 4 hours per day.
Promote variation between sitting and standing postures throughout the day.
Promote active movement while sitting and standing.
So which is better, sitting or standing? The answer is, “neither.” But what is best is variation (and movement) between sitting and standing throughout the day. If you are interested in an ergonomic assessment of your workstation, contact Dawn Holt, risk management specialist in the Office of Safety and Loss Prevention, at 265-4658 or [email protected].
Inclement weather policy refresher Just a reminder that UW System Administration staff should review and follow the "Inclement Weather Practice" in the event the Madison area experiences severe weather conditions: www.wisconsin.edu/hr/inclemnt.htm
Please contact Jason Beier, HR manager, at 265-7880, if you have questions.
Note: Supervisors are encouraged to arrange for telephone communication necessary between themselves and those they supervise in order to meet the intent of the “General Practice” section of the document.
Call for nominations to serve on the UWSA
Academic Staff Committee The UW System Administration Academic Staff Committee will soon be holding elections for five of its nine positions and is seeking academic staff colleagues wishing to serve on the committee. To see if you are eligible to run, please see the current listing of UWSA Academic Staff. Please consider nominating yourself or a colleague. The UW System Administration Academic Staff Committee is seeking to broaden and diversify its membership.
Committee Responsibilities: Members serve for two years and can be re-elected.
The Committee, which meets 8 to 12 times per year, is responsible for the following: * awarding professional development grants to qualifying staff * helping to create and review policies affecting academic staff * reporting periodically to the UW System President on activities of the Committee * representing academic staff on personnel issues Eligibility: All Fixed-term Academic Staff with at least a 50% appointment are eligible
to run for one of the five positions (four permanent and one alternate). Nomination Deadline: Nominations will be received through Wednesday, Nov. 21.
Elections will be held in December. Please email Anne Bilder, election chair, the names of nominees by the Nov. 21 deadline ([email protected], 265-3094). Questions: Should you have questions, please feel free to contact Anne, or any of the
Academic Staff Committee members, listed on the committee website: http://www.uwsa.edu/acstaffcommittee/. The Committee values your participation.
Sustainability Conference highlights Over 80 students, faculty, and staff attended this year’s systemwide Sustainability Conference at UW-La Crosse. Participants learned about energy and water conservation, efficient lighting, native plants, sustainability-themed housing, and incorporating sustainability into curriculum. Tours showcased “green” features of Centennial Hall and the vermicomposting system that uses worms to process UW-La Crosse food scraps. The conference included a student panel describing student involvement in campus sustainability efforts. PowerPoint presentations are available on the Sustainability website: www.uwsa.edu/oslp/sustainability/
For more photos, see the Sustainability Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/UWSystemSustainability?ref=hl
Tour of UW-La Crosse vermicomposting system, which uses worms to process campus food scraps.
Chili - Chef Jim Stull Garden of Eatin' - Chef Terri Gill 3
rd Bison Big Bean Chili - Chef Scott
Larson Costume winners 1
st Amelia Erhardt - Cheryll
McCormick 2
nd Dumbo - Alisa Kemnitz
3rd
Head Hunter - Eileen Norby
Holiday Potluck at 780 Regent St. People are busy planning their holiday get-togethers, so here is a handy reminder that the annual UWSA Holiday Potluck held at 780 Regent Street will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 18. It's a delicious and fun event, so the committee hopes you can attend. Additional information will be sent out soon! In addition, several people who were members of the “Social Committee” have left UWSA. If you are interested in planning and helping out for our events, please let one of us know! Thanks in advance, Deb Zurkirchen Carol Yanna Shelley Miller Cheryll McCormick Maureen LaBreche Haze Fisch
Important issues affecting bus riders
Bus Passes and IDs: As of Nov. 12, bus drivers may request UW employee bus pass
holders present a valid UW Wiscard or UW Health/Hospital ID when boarding the bus and using their pass. Metro Transit staff are addressing concerns about fraudulent use of its unlimited ride passes. UW-Madison employee bus passes are non-transferable. Passes that are transferred to an unauthorized user will not be replaced. Madison Metro may request proof of employment identification at any time, but be aware that they will be asking more frequently in the coming days and weeks. Riders boarding the free campus bus routes will not be required to present their pass or identification.
UW employees and UW Health employees whose passes are confiscated because they forgot their ID may receive a replacement pass from any Transportation Services office during full service hours for $20. In addition Metro drivers will provide a one-day (same-day use) pass upon confiscation.
New or replacement Wiscards are available at Union South, Room 149: www.wiscard.wisc.edu.
For more information, please contact Madison Metro at 266-4466 or email [email protected]. You can also visit www.cityofmadison.com/metro/fares/passinfo/.
Campus Bus and Accessible Transit Study: Transportation Services recently held a
series of public events where the preliminary results of a consultant’s study on the campus bus and accessible transportation at UW-Madison were presented. These findings and your input may impact future changes to the campus transportation system. If you could not attend, but have some thoughts, please email: [email protected].
The presentation will be posted soon at www.transportation.wisc.edu/transportation/bus_routes.aspx.
Thank you from Red Cross
The Red Cross sent a thank you for UW System staff’s generosity, as well as the dedication of coordinators, volunteers, and donors to support its lifesaving mission. UWSA had a very successful blood drive on the Nov. 6 election day at 780 Regent Street. For more details, see the Red Cross letter.
Dave Giroux, executive director for the Communications and External Relations Team, was honored by the Madison chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) as “Communicator of the Year” at an October award ceremony held at the Edgewater Hotel. The award recognizes his work over the years with the Red Cross, Alliant Energy, UW System, and Lily's Fund, an all-volunteer organization that raises funds for epilepsy research and is
named for his daughter. Dave, who has worked at UWSA for six years this fall, earned his communication stripes serving as communications director for UW-Extension; managing media relations for Alliant Energy Corp.; and holding local and national public relations positions with the American Red Cross, where he was responsible for supporting major disaster relief operations. Dave also served as a National Guard journalist and photographer for nine years. He earned his Master of Science in Family and Consumer Journalism from UW-Madison.
UW System and WTCS honored for helping to pass the E-Text Bill
On Nov. 15, the UW System, Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), and La Crosse County received an award from the Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired to recognize the successful passing of Act 124 (the E-Text Bill) by the Legislature. Grant Huber of Communications and External Relations and Sal Carranza of Academic and Student Affairs accepted the Legislative Partners Award on behalf of UW System. The legislation helps make instructional materials more accessible to the blind and visually impaired.
Recipients of the Legislative Partner Award pose for a photo at a Nov. 15 award ceremony held at the Madison Children’s Museum.
WIAC Sports News
Check out these highlights from Matt Stanek, sports information director for the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC):
Historical Events - Chapter Three now available
UW-Whitewater's Tooren and UW-La Crosse's Taylor headline all-WIAC women's soccer picks; Quamme named Coach of the Year
UW-Platteville's Chmiel and Prudisch, UW-Whitewater's Fye lead all-WIAC Men's Soccer selections; Fuschino named Coach of the Year
UW-Eau Claire's Satterlee leads all-WIAC Women's Volleyball Team; UW-Stevens Point's White named Coach of the Year
2012 Partners in Giving campaign ends Nov 30 Board of Regents meeting Dec 6-7
(hosted by UW-Madison) UWSA Staff Holiday Reception Dec 12
(Brittingham House, 3:30-5:30 p.m.) TSA 403(b) Basics Workshop (21 N. Park St.) Dec 18 Annual Holiday Potluck Dec 18
(780 Regent St., 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
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