By Chancellor John D. Wiley Sept. 26, 2005 I think it would be impossible right now [to deliver this report on the state of the university] without making some effort to comment on recent personnel cases that have been in the newspapers and that have brought a great deal of adverse publicity to the university, …
Rita Colwell, former director of the National Science Foundation (NSF), will speak on “Water Pollution and Human Health” at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, in a free public lecture at UW-Madison’s Memorial Union.
A prominent advocate for the protection of endangered species will be the keynote speaker Sept. 29 and 30 at UW-Madison’s annual fall ecology research symposium.
“W Marks the Spot” for pirate-style fun during Homecoming 2005 at UW-Madison. The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) and the UW Homecoming Committee invite the Madison community to enjoy a series of spirited events on campus in October.
A paper published in Science today (Sept. 26) describes the recent emergence of equine influenza virus, first recognized in racing greyhounds in January 2004, as a pathogen in dogs. During the past year, cases of the virus have been reported in pet dogs in Florida and New York, which raises concern that the virus is spreading.
Susan Riseling, the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s police chief and associate vice chancellor for protective services, has been elected vice president at-large of the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
Vibrantly colored creatures from the depths of the South Pacific Ocean harbor toxins that potentially can act as powerful anti-cancer drugs, according to research findings from University of Wisconsin-Madison biochemists and their Italian colleagues.
The juice of the pomegranate, say researchers at University of Wisconsin Medical School, shows major promise to combat prostate cancer – the most common invasive cancer and the second-leading cause of cancer death in American men.
Since November 2004, UW-Madison has been involved in a protracted and painful personnel matter that has been difficult on the individuals, the university and UW System. UW System President Kevin Reilly and UW-Madison Provost Peter Spear have reviewed the independent report by Susan Steingass, accepted the conclusions as presented, and have based our decisions upon those conclusions.
Open letter from Chancellor John Wiley: ‘Paul Barrows was a longtime colleague and friend. He had a long record of achievement. I had no interest in ruining his career, and encouraged him to find a job elsewhere. As he searched, I continued to approve use of sick leave. While I requested medical verification in January, I was not diligent in following up to obtain documentation until June. That was a mistake, and I needed to be more attentive. I certainly will be in the future.’
The director of the Wisconsin Film Festival will be leaving her post on Friday, Oct. 7 for opportunities in the private sector in Madison.
The UW-Madison School of Business, in conjunction with Associated Students of Madison (ASM), will host an interactive forum on Sept. 30 for the university community called ‘Creating Inclusive Communities in the Classroom, Boardroom, and Beyond.’
Aiming to dispel misplaced – and widely prevalent – stereotypes about the differences between men and women, a scientist has finally confirmed what many have intuitively known for years: psychologically, at least, the two sexes are basically the same.
UW-Madison will involve parents and guardians if their underage students are involved in extreme alcohol or drug incidents, Chancellor John D. Wiley announced today.
Representatives from Wisconsin’s Office of Admissions will be attending many of the National Association for College Admission Counseling College Fairs this fall.
A new position at UW-Madison will focus on raising campus awareness about the rising tide of hacking, phishing, viruses and other cyber-threats to personal privacy and financial security.
As Americans turn a cold shoulder to politics and civic involvement, a group of 19 leading political scientists – including UW-Madison’s Katherine Cramer Walsh – have recommended a package of reforms to improve democracy and heighten civic involvement.
A 425-bed residence hall under construction on North Park Street will be named for Newell J. Smith, who headed University Housing for 28 years prior to his retirement in 1983.
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