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This Week in Neurosurgery

Partners in Giving Campaign - Wear your Jeans!

Partners in Giving kicks off this week: This year’s Partners in Giving campaign runs Oct. 12-Dec. 1. The 2026 workplace giving campaign theme is “Cultivate Community.” State,
 UW and UW Health employees in Dane County join together to raise money in support of more than 500 charities making a difference in the lives of those who need it most, locally and globally. Back by popular demand, the annual SMPH Pet Costume Contest will return and accept photo submissions of your pet dressed in disguise from Oct. 12-Nov. 2. Voting will take place Nov. 2-8, with a winner announced by Nov. 16. Stay tuned for details on how to submit.
Wear jeans once a week between the dates of Oct 12 to Dec 1st! Suggested donations: $5 for one day; $25 to wear jeans one day a week between the dates of Oct 12 through Dec 1st Blackout dates are Oct 26, Nov 13, and Nov 18. 

Partners in Giving Campaign - Pizza Party!

Partners in Giving kicks off this week: This year’s Partners in Giving campaign runs Oct. 12-Dec. 1. The 2026 workplace giving campaign theme is “Cultivate Community.” State, UW and UW Health employees in Dane County join together to raise money in support of more than 500 charities making a difference in the lives of those who need it most, locally and globally. Back by popular demand, the annual SMPH Pet Costume Contest will return and accept photo submissions of your pet dressed in disguise from Oct. 12-Nov. 2. Voting will take place Nov. 2-8, with a winner announced by Nov. 16. Stay tuned for details on how to submit.
Please join us in the Javid Room for a pizza party November 4th from 12-2pm to support Partners in Giving! $5 suggested donation.

Safe Computing when Traveling Abroad

Safe computing when traveling abroad is important for data security. Visit UW-Madison's Information Technology website to learn best practices for being prepared and what you should do during your stay as well as upon your return.

Benefits Open Enrollment


Congratulations Katherine Prancia on her APP Award!


Open Enrollment Sessions in the CCZ

Note: this is only for faculty and APPs. 

Food Carts coming to WIMR


Celebrating Excellence in Neurosurgery Research!

Congratulations to Azam Ahmed, MD, Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery, who was part of a team awarded a U.S. patent for “SHIELD” by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in July.
This recognition highlights the innovative research taking place at the UW–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health and the important work of our faculty in advancing patient care and neuroscience. 

Research Day Postponed


Badger Momentum Research Seminar Series

Registration is open for the Badger Momentum Research Seminar Series: Reignite your research with four sessions designed for associate professors on the tenure and CHS tracks looking to navigate the "mid-career pivot" and sustain their career or lab’s funding. The series is hosted by the Office for Faculty Affairs and Development and the Office of Basic Research, Biotechnology and Graduate Studies. Sessions are in person from 4-5 p.m.