Effective January 8, 2025 Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is required for travel to the United Kingdom

Effective January 8, 2025 Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is required for travel to the United Kingdom The fee and travel requirement will go into effect on January 8, 2025. US travelers will have to pay $13.05 (£10) to receive the authorization which will be digitally linked to passports. The authorization will be valid for multiple …

Hires and Departures – December

Stay up-to-date on the comings and goings of DEM Team Members. The following names are individuals with position updates or interim title changes that had a start date or last day on payroll in December. New Hire/New Position Office of Admissions and Recruitment Emilie Dickson, Associate Director Recruitment – CRM Learning & Engagement Office of …

Your DEM News gets a new look for 2025!

As we begin 2025, you’ll notice the monthly Your DEM News email looks a bit different. We have made a number of changes to ensure this newsletter aligns with UW–Madison accessibility and brand standards. Most notably, the font is now larger and easier to read on smaller devices. We’ve also updated the formatting to make …

Responsible Generative AI Usage Canvas Course – Coming Soon!

We are excited to announce the launch of DEM’s new Responsible Generative AI Usage Canvas course, which will be available starting January 13th. This course is mandatory for all DEM Team Members, including student team members, and must be completed by March 31st. This course is part of our commitment to ensuring that everyone in …

Fall 2024 Promise Programming Sees Growth

It has been truly inspiring to witness the incredible growth in student participation at our Monthly Workshops and Money Hour sessions. These programs, tailored specifically for Pell and Promise Program students, are designed to connect them with vital information and campus resources, foster a sense of belonging and community, and, of course, provide a warm …

DEM team shares lessons around the bonfire at Camp WACRAO 🏕️

More than two dozen UW-Madison staff members trekked to Pewaukee from Nov. 6-8 for “Camp WACRAO.”

Hires and Departures – November

Stay up-to-date on the comings and goings of DEM Team Members. The following names are individuals with position updates or interim title changes that had a start date or last day on payroll in November. New Hire/New Position Office of Admissions and Recruitment Megan Thompson, Admissions Manager for Admissions Processes Departures Office of Admissions and …

University Staff end-of-calendar-year Personal Holiday and Vacation Usage

Most DEM team members are Academic Staff or Limited Appointees and are on the fiscal year (July 1 to June 30), so this does not apply to them. University Staff who are currently on the calendar year who are eligible for Annual Leave Conversion will be receiving an email within the next few weeks with …

Legal Holiday Payroll Reminders

December B (Sunday, 12/15/2024- Saturday, 12/28/2024) payroll UW–Madison is closed on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25 for paid Legal Holidays (https://uwservice.wisconsin.edu/calendars-schedules/legal-holidays/) 8 hours of paid Legal Holiday will automatically be loaded for these 2 days Team members should enter their hours worked and/or absences no later than Saturday, December 28 Absences or Leave …

Warner elected to AACRAO Board of Directors

Interim University Registrar Beth Warner has been elected to the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers’ (AACRAO) Board of Directors.