Category: General News
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How to Translate the Old Funding Strings into Workday Worktags
For many years the UW used a funding string for accounting purposes: Account Code/Fund/Project/Department/Program But with the launch of Workday, that changed. Now you use something called Worktags. Sound confusing?…
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Russell Labs Finance Contact Update/Departure of Amber Oberdeck
Dear Russell Labs Colleagues, We want to share that Amber Oberdeck’s last day at Russell Labs will be Friday, April 11, 2025. Amber has dedicated the last 7 years to serving…
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Welcome Tori Cooper, Hub Financial Specialist III!
I’m excited to introduce Tori Cooper, our new Financial Specialist III! Tori brings a wealth of finance experience from multiple UW-Madison departments, and we’re thrilled to have her join…
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Go Green with Our Digital Department Letterhead
Did you know that we have digital department letterhead ready for you to download? You can find the customized digital letterhead and instructions in the main Russell Labs KB page…
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Important: Russell Labs Human Resources Support
As some of you already know, Russell Labs is losing both of our HR Generalists (Sonia Parker and Candice Butler) as they have taken new career opportunities elsewhere on campus.…
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Welcome Lizzy Burkhalter, Administrative Assistant
Please join us warmly welcoming the Russell Labs Hub’s new Administrative Assistant, Lizzy Burkhalter! Lizzy comes to us from her previous role as an Urban Agriculture Intern at Centennial Allen…
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Changes in Financial Services
Margaret Webster our Financial Services Manager is on leave until October 2024. Please see the Financial Services homepage for a list of alternate contacts for her duties.
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Front Desk Update
We are working on hiring a full-time Administrative Assistant for the Hub to handle reception and other duties. For now, Janet Seidl will cover the reception area. See Janet’s profile…
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Important Fiscal Year End Deadlines
Audience: Russell Labs faculty and staff Applies to: 101, 135, and 150 funds 133 or 144 accounts ending June 30, 2024 Travel Incorporated invoices required to be paid before July…
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Welcome Mariah Allen, Pre-award Contracts and Grants Specialist
Please join me in warmly welcoming the Russell Labs Hub’s new Pre-award Grants and Contracts Specialist, Mariah Allen! Mariah’s contact information and schedule can be found on the staff page…