Media advisory: UW–Madison furlough community service day
5/14/10 TO: Media representatives FROM: Stacy Forster, University Communications, 608-262-0930, forster2@wisc.edu RE: TIP/UW-MADISON FURLOUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY Read More
Morgridges pledge to match graduates’ gifts
John and Tashia Morgridge did much more than deliver the charge to the graduates at the undergraduate commencement ceremonies this weekend. They announced that they have pledged to match each gift made by a member of the graduating senior class through the end of 2011. Read More
Campuswide furlough day set May 16
The University of Wisconsin–Madison will close on Monday, May 16 as a mandated furlough day for most of its employees. Read More
Multicultural Student Center presents first McDowell Alumni Achievement Award
Candace and Charles McDowell have been named as the inaugural recipients of an award named in their honor - the McDowell Alumni Achievement Award. Read More
Live captioning available for commencement video streams
For the first time, each of UW–Madison’s five spring commencement ceremonies at the Kohl Center will be live captioned in real time. Read More
Summer campus traffic and bus service advisories
Several new campus-area road projects and closures will begin soon and continue throughout the summer. Read More
UW-Madison chancellor urges concealed carry exemption for campus property
University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin is urging state lawmakers to exempt university property from any legislation allowing state residents to legally carry concealed weapons. Read More
Coming full circle, new graduate makes a difference in women’s health
On Sunday, May 15, Wren Keturi will graduate from the University of Wisconsin–Madison with a bachelor's degree in gender and women's studies with an emphasis on biological anthropology. Less than 24 hours later, she will put her degree to work. Read More
Beginning farmer school seeks cyclists, pledges for ride to farm fundraiser
The Wisconsin School for Beginning Dairy and Livestock Farmers wants to put 100 bicyclists on the road on Saturday, June 11, to support the next generation of farmers. Read More
Census figures show Wisconsin aging
Wisconsin's population is aging, with the state's median age reaching 38.5, according to Census 2010 figures released today (May 12). Read More
Meyerhoff Award recipients announced
The University of Wisconsin–Madison recently selected the recipients of the Meyerhoff Undergraduate Excellence Award for academic and service achievements. Read More
Students organize summer fundraiser to benefit cancer research
Kick It to Cancer, a University of Wisconsin–Madison student organization, will hold a fundraiser on Saturday, July 23 in Oshkosh to benefit research at… Read More
Phi Beta Kappa initiates selected
The University of Wisconsin–Madison recently announced the 2011 initiates for Phi Beta Kappa academic honor society. Read More
Voting now open as The Red Shirt campus tradition continues
Whether it's Fifth Quarter after a football game, rubbing Lincoln's foot for good luck, or singing "Varsity," traditions are an important part of what it means to be a Badger. Read More
UW-Madison narrows search for Law School dean
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has narrowed its search for dean of the UW Law School, naming three finalists for the position. Read More
Messages highlight importance of state employees
UW System President Kevin Reilly asked leaders of system campuses to share the following messages: Dear Colleagues, Governor Walker sent the note below recognizing State… Read More