Category: General

  • Guidance on Display of Holiday Symbols

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    As the winter holiday season approaches, questions often come up regarding the appropriateness of displays regarding religious holiday symbols.  To assist you in determining what is permissible on university property, including employee offices and cubicles, please refer to UPS Operational Policy GEN 16 and the additional guidance provided by UW System legal regarding Display of Christmas…

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    SECC- Final Days to Give!

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      To those of you who have already given, congratulations we are nearly to our 2017 goal!  If you haven’t had the chance to participate there is no better time than now!  We are nearly to our goal and with just a $1 a pay period contribution you can help ensure we meet that goal…

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    ETF Face-to-Face Events – 2018 Schedule Updates

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    ETF has updated the face-to-face learning opportunities schedule to include dates into the spring of 2018. These include benefit fairs, benefit presentations and group retirement appointments scheduled in your area of the state. View the face-to-face learning opportunities schedule for your area. If you have any questions please contact Human Resources at (920) 465-2390 or payrollandbenefits@uwgb.edu…

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    HR System Maintenance on Sunday, December 3rd

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    Employees will not have access to their online timesheet, earnings statements and other related documents and services during a UW Human Resources System (HRS) outage that will occur on Sunday, December 3rd from 6:00 a.m. to Noon.  This outage is due to system maintenance.  The following self-service features that employees access through the My UW System portal will…

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    StayWell website down starting December 23rd

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    Due to preparation for the 2018 program year, the StayWell wellness portal will not be available after December 23, 2017 through early January 2018. Continue working on your health goals Try one or more of the confidential StayWell services available to you through December 22, 2017, like Self-Directed Coaching, the Mindfulness Series and more. For…

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    Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Webinars Offered in December

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    ETF is offering a series of 30-minute, live, interactive webinars designed to increase your understanding of Wisconsin Retirement System benefits. Individuals can also ask questions at the end of these sessions. Additional Contributions Find out how making additional contributions to your WRS account can potentially increase your retirement. This webinar also provides examples of how…

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    Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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    The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program can help employees pay off their student loans.  This program forgives the remaining balance on qualified federal loans after borrowers have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer, such as the University of Wisconsin System.  Further information can be…

  • Update Your Address by January 5, 2018 for W-2 Tax Form Distribution

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    As the end of 2017 approaches, make sure your current address is up-to-date for W-2 Tax Form distribution and take time to read about important reminders for your 2018 Benefit enrollments. In late January 2018, your 2017 W-2 Form will be sent via U.S. mail to your mailing address as listed in the MyUW portal.…

  • Notice of Thanksgiving Holiday Office Closures

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    In observation of the Thanksgiving holiday, the campus will be closed Thursday, November 23 and the following offices will be closed Friday, November 24.  All offices will resume normal operations on Monday, November 27th. Student Life Pride Center Disability Services Counseling and Health Center – Available for on-call consultations American Intercultural Center Dean of Students Dean’s Offices Austin…

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    Annual Leave Conversion Forms Available for University Staff

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    Forms for University Staff employees who are eligible for the Annual Leave Conversion Option (also known as banked leave or sabbatical) are now available on our My UW System Portal, under the Time and Absence section, Leave Reports tab.  Please click on the “2017 Banked Leave Report” link to open the form, and then print it. Part 1…