Veterans Services office offers support to returning student military
Michaela Marquardt spent four years as a maintenance data systems analyst in the U.S. Air Force, working on military aircraft in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman and Qatar. Read More
Osteoporosis drug proves effective against breast cancer
Initial results of the Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene, or STAR, show the drug raloxifene, currently used to prevent and treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, works as well as tamoxifen in reducing breast cancer risk for postmenopausal women at increased risk of the disease. Read More
Singers to benefit American Family Children’s Hospital
In a special spring performance to benefit the new American Family Children’s Hospital, the Wisconsin Singers will perform their new show, “Let’s Go to the Movies,” on Thursday, April 20, at the Wisconsin Union Theater. Read More
Tornado drill planned for April 20
Gov. Jim Doyle has proclaimed this week as Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin. Read More
Kinesiology Club plans 10th annual poker run/walk
Continuing its tradition of making exercise fun and accessible for everyone, the Kinesiology Club has organized the 10th Annual 5k Poker Run/Walk co-sponsored by University Health Services (UHS). Read More
ASM’s Union, living-wage referenda to be rerun this fall
After a long and heated campaign, Associated Students of Madison election referenda concerning the future of the Wisconsin Union and “living wages” for some limited-term employees (LTEs) will be rerun this fall. Read More
Employees encouraged to attend recognition social
The fourth annual Employee Recognition Ice Cream Social will be held from 1:30–3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, on Bascom Hill. Read More
No spring bulbs in campus flower beds this year
The usual spring bulb displays won’t be blooming in campus flower beds this year. Read More
Library liaisons program restructured for easier identification
Library liaisons are now listed on a Web site, allowing departments to easily identify their liaisons. Read More
Micro grants now offered to UW–Madison entrepreneurs
The Office of Corporate Relations (OCR) announces the availability of UW–Madison Startup Initiative Micro Grants to assist faculty, staff and student entrepreneurs to build business and financial connections leading to development and growth of their startup companies. Read More
Staff directory to be offered only online this fall
Starting in this fall, the university’s staff directory will no longer be printed centrally. Read More
Employee Matters
This column is prepared by staff of the Employee Compensation and Benefits Services office. E-mail the office at employee@bussvc.wisc.edu, or call 263-7556 or… Read More
Conference to address status of less commonly taught languages in U.S.
The ninth annual meeting of the National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages will explore issues surrounding heritage language learning, bilingual education, distance learning, outreach and advocacy initiatives, as well as the use of technology in teaching less commonly taught languages, including controversies and pedagogical implications in the teaching of Arabic. Read More
Fraternity chef featured on Martha Stewart show
University of Wisconsin–Madison social fraternity Delta Tau Delta Fraternity will be featured on the Thursday, April 20, edition of "Martha," Martha Stewart's new lifestyle and cooking show. Read More
On a fly’s wing, scientists tally evolution’s winners and losses
A team of scientists from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have revealed the discovery of the molecular mechanisms that allow animals to switch genes on or off to gain or lose anatomical characteristics. Read More
Statement from Chancellor John D. Wiley on the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery
University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor John D. Wiley issued a statement following the State Building Commission's approval of the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery project. Read More
EPA recognizes UW–Madison as a top workplace for commuters
The broad range of transportation options available to commuters at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has landed the campus one of 12 national awards given this year for its commuter friendliness. Read More
International outreach conference to examine best practices
Wisconsin’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Elizabeth Burmaster, will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming Title VI and Fulbright-Hays National Outreach Conference, as world studies outreach specialists from across the nation come together April 27-29 in Madison. Read More