Johannes Wallmann to lead jazz studies at UW–Madison
The School of Music has named Johannes Wallmann director of jazz studies beginning in the fall of 2012.
“Science is Fun Summer Extravaganza” scheduled with noted science educator
Chemistry professor Bassam Shakhashiri, whose “Science is Fun” demonstrations have been a tradition in Madison for 42 years, will present a “Summer Extravaganza” on campus June 25.
Red-tailed hawks go from egg to flight
On the afternoon of June 7 — about seven weeks and more than a million prying eyes after it hatched — the last red-tailed hawk chick raised on a Weeks Hall window ledge threw caution to the wind and flapped away from home.
Administrative Excellence teams recommend efficiency measures
A UW–Madison team working on the Administrative Excellence project will recommend the university select a single software supplier for campus email & calendaring systems.
Window washers bring a shine back to campus buildings
From the inside of each campus building, most people probably see out of a few windows each day – if they’re lucky enough to have window access at all. Those windows need to be cleaned, and Campus Services is tUW-Madison’s go-to crew for odd jobs. The same people who manage interdepartmental mail delivery and move furniture also clean nearly every window across campus.
In Shanghai, UW–Madison inaugurates first overseas office
The UW–Madison Shanghai Innovation Office, which will serve as a focal point for the university’s growing engagement in China and across East Asia, has officially opened.
Three property tax payments a year reduce delinquency
Property owners are less likely to be late with their tax payments if they make three installment payments a year instead of two, according to a new analysis from the La Follette School of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
C-SPAN’s “Road to the White House” tour comes to campus
C-SPAN’s Campaign 2012 bus will make a brief stop on campus on Thursday, June 14. The C-SPAN Campaign 2012 bus visits campus Thursday,…
UWPD seeks info on possible child enticement
UWPD is seeking information on a June 8 incident in Eagle Heights
Wisconsin School of Business names Linder chief communications officer
Meloney Linder has joined the Wisconsin School of Business as its first chief communications officer. Linder comes to the Wisconsin School of Business after serving in administration for the University of Texas at Brownsville since 2008, where she oversaw the areas of marketing, communications and, most recently, institutional advancement.
China visit aims to deepen Wisconsin’s engagement
University of Wisconsin–Madison Interim Chancellor David Ward is leading a Wisconsin delegation to China, where he will inaugurate UW–Madison's first overseas outpost and participate in events aimed at deepening engagement with Chinese partners.
Helping China produce more milk will boost U.S. dairy exports to China, experts say
As China expands its domestic milk production, it will buy more milk products from the United States.
Stress may delay brain development in early years
Stress may affect brain development in children - altering growth of a specific piece of the brain and abilities associated with it - according to researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
American Family Children’s Hospital moves up in U.S. News rankings
American Family Children’s Hospital has moved up substantially in this year’s U.S. News & World Report rankings of children’s hospitals.
Upgrades to Mobile UW flow from user requests
UW-Madison has released version 1.3 of its Mobile UW app for iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touches and Android mobile devices.
Recent Sightings: Emergency training
Lieutenant Chris Ernst, right, watches as members of the city of Madison Fire Department’s Heavy Urban Rescue Team (HURT) rappel from climbing ropes…
UW Transportation Services to present recommended campus bus changes
Campus transportation officials will recommend changes to the campus bus system that will eliminate one Route 81 bus from the rotation and the combination of Routes 80 and 85.