
Announcements
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Welcome new staff in Property Control – Mohamed Imran
Mohamed Imran joins Property Control as a Physical Inventory Financial Specialist II. Welcome, Mohamed!
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Fall 2026 FAN Mail Drawing Recap
Since the last FAN Mail drawing on April 12, 2026, 45 people received FAN Mail. Some received multiple FAN Mails, so the pool of entries into the October 12 drawing totaled 66. Thank you to all who joined the virtual session for the drawing! Congratulations to all 45 people who received FAN Mail. The winners of this…
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
October
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October 23
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October 23First Nations Cultural Landscape TourPart of Thrive Outside Challenge1:00 PM, Information Desk, Memorial Union
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October 23
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October 23
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October 23
