University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Cultural and Linguistic Services
Office of Talent Management, Office of Human Resources

UPCOMING EVENTS
                                                                

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Delivering Effective Feedback
April 20, 2018, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
21 N Park Street, Room 5045

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To Get What You Want, You Have to Talk About It: Employee's Role in the Performance Management Process
April 30, 2018, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
21 N Park Street, Rooms 1106/1108

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Thrive@UW-Madison: Thriving in a Time of Change
May 1, 2018, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
21 N Park Street, Room 5045

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Creating and Communicating Your Goals
May 2, 2018, 9:00 - 11:00 am
21 N Park Street, Room 1106/1108

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LED: Understanding Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace
May 8, 2018 9:30 - 11:30 am
Carson Gulley, Upper Level (behind Schlicter Hall)

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Thrive@UW-Madison Expending Self-Knowledge to Adapt and Thrive
May 9, 2018, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
21 N Park Street, Room 1106

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Thrive@UW-Madison:Creating Inclusive Work Environments
May 10, 2018, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
21 N Park Street, Room 1106

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Thrive@UW-Madison: Communicating Effectively for Authentic Collaboration
May 15, 2018, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
21 N Park Street, Room 5045

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Thrive@UW-Madison Thriving in a Time of Change
May 22, 2018, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
21 N Park Street, Room 5045

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Thrive@UW-Madison: Building and Managing Work Relationships
May 24, 2018, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
21 N Park Street, Room 5045

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Thrive@UW-Madison: Creating Inclusive Work Environments
May 30, 2018, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
21 N Park Street, Room 5045

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Introduction to Plain Language
June 4, 2018, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
21 N Park Street, Room 1106

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To Get What You Want, You have to Talk About It: Employee's Role in the Performance Management Process
June 8, 2018, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
21 N Park Street, Rooms 1106/1108

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Thrive@UW-Madison: Expanding Self-Knowledge to Adapt and Thrive
June 12, 2018, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
21 N Park Street, Room 5045

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Thrive@UW-Madison: Creating Inclusive Work Environments
June 13, 2018, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
21 N Park Street, Room 5045

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Delivering Effective Feedback
June 14, 2018, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
21 N Park Street, Room 1106/1108

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Thrive@UW-Madison Communicating Effectively for Authentic Collaboration
June 19, 2018, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
21 N Park Street, Room 5045

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Thrive@UW-Madison: Building and Managing Work Relationships
June 21, 2018, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
21 N Park Street, Room 5045

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Thrive@UW-Madison: Thriving in a Time of Change
June 27, 2018; 1:00 - 4:00 pm
21 N Park Street, Room 5045

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Write with Plain Language
June 29, 2018, 9:00 - 11:00 am
21 N Park Street, Room 5045

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Thrive@UW-Madison All Day Event
Expanding Self-Knowledge to Adapt and Thrive and Creating Inclusive Work Environments
July 11, 2018, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
21 N Park Street, Room 5045

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Design with Plain Language
July 13, 2018, 9:00 - 11:00 am
21 N Park Street, Room 5045

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Thrive@UW-Madison: Communicating Effectively for Authentic Collaboration
July 18, 2018, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
21 N Park Street, Room 5045

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Thrive@UW-Madison: Building and Managing Work Relationships
July 25, 2018, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
21 N Park Street, Room 5045

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Thrive@UW-Madison: Thriving in a Time of Change
July 26, 2018, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
21 N Park Street, Room 5045

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Thrive@UW-Madison: Expanding Self-Knowledge to Adapt and Thrive
August 2, 2018, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
21 N Park Street, Room 5045

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Introduction to Plain Language
August 6, 2018, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
21 N Park Street, Room 1106

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Thrive@UW-Madison: Creating Inclusive Work Environments
August 7, 2018, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
21 N Park Street, Room 5045

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Thrive@UW-Madison: Communicating Effectively for Authentic Collaboration
August 9, 2018, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
21 N Park Street, Room 5045

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Thrive@UW-Madison: Building and Managing Work Relationships
August 14, 2018, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
21 N Park Street, Room 5045

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Thrive@UW-Madison: Thriving in a Time of Change
August 16, 2018, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
21 N Park Street, Room 5045

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Thrive@UW-Madison: Expanding Self-Knowledge to Adapt and Thrive
August 22, 2018, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
21 N Park Street, Room 5045

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Thrive@UW-Madison: Creating Inclusive Work Environments
August 28, 2018 1:00 - 4:00 pm
21 N Park Street, Room 5045

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Thrive@UW Madison: Communicating Effectively for Authentic Collaboration
August 30, 2018, 9:00am - 12:00 pm
21 N Park Street, Room 5045

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Introduction to Plain Language
October 23, 2018, 10:00 - 11:30 am
21 N Park Street, Room 5045

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Write with Plain Language
November 30, 2018, 2:30 - 4:30 pm
21 N Park Street, Room 1106

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Design with Plain Language
December 7, 2018, 9:00 - 11:00 am
21 N Park Street, Room 1106

Volunteer Tutors Needed
Cultural Linguistic Services, within the Office of Talent Management, is in need of tutors to help UW-Madison employees develop their learning in areas such as: English language, literacy (English and Spanish), writing, math, and other subjects. Scheduling and meeting locations are flexible. To become a tutor, complete an application or contact Jzong Thao at jzong.thao@wisc.edu.

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The WiGrow program is an engagement effort aimed to increase the positive impact of student employment through supervisor and student employee conversations.
 

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WORKPLACE LEARNING PROGRAM AND TRAINING


 This program is composed of:

 1. Workplace English Language Learning Classes are for employees who have limited English proficiency. The classes are taught in the workplace and develop verbal and written English workplace skills to foster effective communication between employees and managers/supervisors. Employees develop workplace competencies in the following areas: workplace interactions, workplace safety, human resource topics, workplace culture, talking about work, and social interactions. At the same time, they practice listening, speaking, pronunciation, writing, reading, and grammar.
 
2. Plain Language Services support UW-Madison staff to facilitate written effective communication.

3. The Employee Learning Center helps UW-Madison employees (including J-1 visa scholars) identify and work toward educational goals to enhance opportunities for workplace advancement.

The Employee Learning Center is a drop-in center, located at 21 N. Park Street in room 1106/1108 (1st floor). The Employee Learning Center is open every Monday from 4 – 5 PM and every Wednesday from 4 - 5  PM. No appointment or registration is necessary.

Areas of instruction may include:

  • English conversation, pronunciation, and listening practice
  • Workplace and Research Vocabulary
  • U.S.A. Culture and American Idioms 
  • Learning about UW-Madison 

For more information, please see the Employee Learning Center Flyer:

English ​| Spanish | ​​Hmong | ​​Tibetan |​​ Chinese

4. Multilingual Training and Information sessions in English, Spanish, Hmong, Mandarin Chinese and Tibetan. 

  • Work and Life Skills Training, such as Resume Writing, Understanding Earnings Statements, Using UW Libraries, and Resources Available for UW-Madison Employees
  • Working Effectively with an Interpreter
  • Beyond Words: Non-verbal Communication in the Workplace
  • Basic Computer Classes

5. The Volunteer Tutoring Program matches employees with tutors who provide one-on-one instruction. Learners can pursue individual learning goals at convenient times and locations. A Tutor Training Certificate is offered every semester. 

 For additional information please see below:


 

Community through respect & civility. Excellence through diversity. Success through learning.
Cultural and Linguistic Services
Office of Talent Management, Office of Human Resources
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Suite 5101 -21 N Park Street - Madison, WI 53715
Contact our office at 608.265.2257
Email: Registrations2@ohr.wisc.edu

Cultural and Linguistic Services | Office of Human Resources | UW-Madison


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