Academic staff institute offers professional development tools
UW System Board of Regents President Charles Pruitt will give his bird’s eye view of public higher education in Wisconsin during this year’s Academic Staff… Read More
More HRS training to come for staff
When the UW System launches the new Human Resource System this spring, a multiyear training effort will have all users — from the administrative “super users” to employees whose duties aren’t related to human resources or payroll — fully prepared to be successful in using it. Read More
Wisconsin cheese could get boost from ‘driftless’ label
The culture, geography and biology of a place give unique flavors to local food products, a concept that could help a group of small Wisconsin cheesemakers in its search to carve out a niche in the crowded marketplace for cheese. Read More
UW-Madison partners launch Greater Madison Writing Project for Teachers
The National Writing Project - an initiative based on the idea of teachers teaching teachers to improve their writing instruction - is returning to Madison, kicking off in July with a four-week Summer Institute to prepare approximately 15 teacher-leaders, who, in turn, can assist other teachers. Read More
New induced stem cells may unmask cancer at earliest stage
By coaxing healthy and diseased human bone marrow to become embryonic-like stem cells, a team of Wisconsin scientists has laid the groundwork for observing the onset of the blood cancer leukemia in the laboratory dish. Read More
Fred Foster, CEO of Electronic Theatre Controls, visits campus; seats available for TV taping
Arts entrepreneur, technical innovator and proud Badger Fred Foster, founder and CEO of Middleton’s Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. (ETC), will join an audience of… Read More
Campus, community events highlight Black History Month
Black History Month is celebrated annually in February across the United States to honor and remember important people and events around the world. The following… Read More
Writer’s Choice: Chazen exhibit illuminates ‘Hidden Treasures’
Vincent Raymond de Lodève (1535–57), Initial ‘O’ with St. Clement I Pope and Martyr from Sistine Chapel Antiphonary, 1539. Courtesy: Chazen Museum of… Read More
Coming up on the Big Ten Network
UW-Madison has regularly scheduled program time slots on the Big Ten Network. Look for our academic programming at noon on Tuesdays and at 3 a.m. Read More
Eight faculty receive WARF professorships
Eight members of the faculty were appointed to Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation named professorships in 2010. The appointments, which include $75,000 in research support from… Read More
Generation Dancing explores physical side of culture
A dance concert on Feb. 3–5 will explore the physical manifestations of culture and how experiences inform the physical self. Read More
Applications accepted for graduate fellowships
Applications are now being accepted for two graduate fellowships offered by Global Studies for summer 2011: Scott Kloeck-Jenson International Internship Grants to doctoral students interested… Read More
Website keeps campus updated on state budget
A revamped website will keep the university community updated on the 2011–13 state budget process and what it means to UW–Madison. The site, UW–Madison… Read More
Book Smart
Evolving Nationalism: Homeland, Religion and Identity in Israel (Cornell University Press, 2010) Nadav Shelef, Harvey M. Meyerhoff Assistant Professor of Israel Studies… Read More
TIP/Super Bowl experts
Feb. 3, 2011 TO: Editors, news directors FROM: Stacy Forster, 608-262-0930; Jenny Price, 608-262-8296 RE: TIP/SUPER BOWL EXPERTS The Green Bay Packers and… Read More
UW-Madison classes, events return to normal on Thursday
Classes, events and normal campus services at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will resume on Thursday, Feb. 3 in the wake of this week's major snowstorm. Read More
