Announcements
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DoBS employees offered fee-free attendance for 2027 Finance@UW Conference
Business Services employees qualify for waived registration fees for the 2027 Finance@UW Conference, schedule for March 16, 2027. Simply get supervisor approval, register for the conference, select “Pay later”, and email Dawn Rekoske to notify her you registered.
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Business Services Monthly Minute – August 2026
Hello, August! Some cool observances this month (National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day is August 4), which you can read about this Monthly Minute. We also welcome four new employees and celebrate the many FAN Mail recipients from July!
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Welcome to Xuying Zhang and Max Berry
Xuying Zhang joined the Property Control team and Max Berry joined the SWAP team on July 27.
Events
Events listed below are either DoBS-related or campus events our employees and their families may find interesting. Be sure to check out the UW events calendar for a full list of campus on-goings!
Work guides and resources
Meeting and event guides
Hoteling (reserving a space) and remote work resources
Wellness
Dimensions of Wellness
Self-care and wellness means different things to each individual. There are generally 7 or 8 recognized “dimensions” that, when you are working toward being healthy and balanced in each area, create wellness.
The 8 dimension model, adopted by entities like SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration), emphasize that mental and physical health are linked together.
Taking care of your mind
- Accepting yourself for who you are, and becoming aware of accepting your feelings
- Valuing self-exploration
- Having a generally positive outlook; practicing gratitude
- Managing stress effectively
Taking care of what’s around you
- Being aware of the impact you have on the environment
- Living in clean, safe, and adequate housing
- Developing safe habits to avoid accidents and injury
- Enjoying time in nature
Taking care of your finances
- Developing long-term and short-term financial goals
- Budgeting effectively
- Living within your current means
Taking care of your mind
- Nourishing and exercising your mind, exposing yourself to stimulating environments and activities
- Accepting and meet new challenges willingly
- Cultivating your creativity
Taking care of your future work goals
- Setting and meeting career goals in a healthy way
- Challenging yourself to new professional experiences
- Having supportive peers who share similar goals
Taking care of your body
- Moving your body in ways you enjoy and are safe
- Eating well, with variety, balance, and moderation
- Recharging your batteries with plenty of sleep (7-9 hours), rest, and relaxation
- Avoiding drugs, tobacco, and excessive alcohol
Taking care of your relationships and society
- Developing and maintaining healthy relationships. and managing unhealthy relationships effectively
- Budgeting time to spend with loved ones
- Identifying your interpersonally needs (listening, emotional nurture, feedback, challenge, play)
- Contributing in meaningful ways to the wider community
Taking care of your values and beliefs
- Understanding your own values, ethics, and beliefs and respecting those of other people
- Finding meaning and purpose in life
- Getting in touch with your core/spirit/soul
Wellness Resources
UW–Madison Wellness Events
August
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August 18
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August 18
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August 19
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August 19
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August 20