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Addressing racial inequities on campus

I first heard the term White privilege in 1975, when I was part of a student group at the University of Minnesota engaged in a weekend retreat sponsored by the University YMCA. One of the ‘games’ we played that weekend involved negotiating with others over chips of different colors. I ended up the winner, with …

Adjusted Building Hours of Operation: Week of April 6 – April 10

On Tuesday, April 7, 21 North Park Street will be used by the City of Madison as a polling location for District Wards 54 and 67. After the polling takes place on Tuesday, the building will be considered contaminated and will need to be cleaned by custodial staff. Therefore, the building will be closed to …

Welcome Antonio and Kalai, PEOPLE Program Interns Joining Business Services June 17 – July 18, 2019

My name is Antonio Mora. I’m from Madison, Wisconsin. I go to Verona Area High School, which is the school district I have been a part of since kindergarten. My favorite sport is soccer, and I’ve played high school soccer every year. I also like to do active things such as running, biking and swimming. …

The PEOPLE Program Interns Are Here!

Diego Jaimes and Emily Kanekeo spent their first afternoon in the Division of Business Services on Monday, June 18, 2018. It was a busy afternoon that included insights and advice from Hannah Pendergast (2015 PEOPLE Program Intern in Accounting Services), learning the structure and organization of Business Services and a tour with too many introductions …

Penny War 2018!!!

1..2..3..4.. I DECLARE PENNY WAR!  This year’s Penny War will occur June 1 -June 30, 2018. All proceeds benefit the Second Harvest Foodbank of southern Wisconsin Rules: Business Services has been divided into three equal teams: Team Penny – Administration/CMCT, Risk Management, SWAP and MDS Team Rudy – Bursar’s Office and Purchasing Services Team Tia – Accounting …