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CALS in the News for the Week of July 31 – August 7
In the News Two friends, both up for the Booker prize: “We are exploring what it means to feel alien” The Guardian, 8/6/20 Interviewed: Brandon […]
Update on CALS approvals for travel
On August 6, 2020, campus announced that all university-sponsored travel outside of Wisconsin or by air within the state remains cancelled until further notice. Employees […]
How students stayed connected this Summer Term
Among the many challenges of the summer has been how to safely interact amidst social distancing and shutdowns. Fortunately, Badgers are tenacious creatures, and Wisconsin […]
Be prepared: Set up your MyUHS account ahead of campus COVID-19 testing availability
Every UW–Madison employee with a NetID has an account with University Health Services (UHS). These accounts can be accessed at myuhs.uhs.wisc.edu or on the main […]
Grant awarded: USDA funds AFRI grant to study cause of immune depression and disease in dairy cows
Laura Hernandez (Animal and Dairy Sciences) was awarded an AFRI grant through USDA NIFA’s Animal Health and Disease Program. The award will provide a total […]
CALS graduate students invited to join PSGSC student liaison-led identity groups
The following letter is intended for all CALS graduate students from Plant Science Graduate Student Council (PSGSC) president Lily Hislop: Dear CALS Graduate Students, In […]
Supervisors: How to approve furlough time
You will approve furlough time by utilizing the following method if you supervise the following types of employees: Faculty Instructional Academic Staff University Staff Non-Exempt […]
How to report furlough time used
Furlough reporting requirements vary depending on your employee classification. Please see your furlough notification letter for an explanation of how your pay will be reduced […]
Reminder for supervisors: Midpoint Conversations to occur July 1 – September 30
Midpoint Conversations, which evaluate employee performance from January 1 through June 30, are completed in the third quarter of the year, July 1-September 30.
Reminder: FY22 WAES Hatch/McIntire-Stennis Call for Proposals due Sep. 14
Hatch Projects (individual investigator, multidisciplinary, and multistate) McIntire-Stennis Projects (individual investigator and multidisciplinary)