After 40 years of teaching, Hamilton has designs on retirement
After 40 years of teaching graphic design, Phil Hamilton will be retiring in May 2004. Read More
Recent Sightings
Spinning a yarn Artist-in-Residence Janet Morton winds yarn around giant spools as she finishes “Femmebomb,” a site-specific installation made with… Read More
Science Hall occupants will miss colleague Mike Kreul
Mike Kreul taught some lessons in Science Hall. They didn't come in long-winded lectures or research papers. They were delivered with a kind word, a smile or the simple favor of unlocking a door after hours for a frantic graduate student. Read More
School of Education alumnus to lecture
Curtis J. Bonk, a School of Education alumnus and professor of educational psychology at Indiana University, teaches others across the United States and around the world how to teach online. Read More
Three libraries to consolidate in one new home
The three health sciences libraries on the UW–Madison campus — Middleton Health Sciences, Power Pharmaceutical and Weston Clinical Sciences Center — will close their doors Saturday, May 29, and temporarily stop providing almost all services as they move to consolidate under one roof. Read More
Professor helps students reshape perspectives
Uli Schamiloglu seeks to teach his students to think critically as they learn about Central Asia. Read More
State mobilizes for stroke awareness May 12
An unprecedented statewide effort that will include UW Hospital, aims to improve public understanding of the symptoms of stroke, the third-leading cause of death in the nation. The Wisconsin Stroke Alert on Wednesday, May 12, will engage hundreds of hospitals, clinics, educational institutions and businesses all over Wisconsin in an intensive, one-day effort to convey two simple messages Read More
TAs walk out; negotiations to continue
Members of the Teaching Assistants' Association launched a two-day walkout Tuesday, April 27, in support of their ongoing contract negotiations with the Office of State Employment Relations. Read More
Book Smart
Gary Rosenshield, professor of Slavic languages and literature, “Pushkin and the Genres of Madness: The Masterpieces of 1833,” UW Press, 2003. Ancient… Read More
Museum provides a steady supply of interactive geology
The public is invited to the annual free Geology Museum open house on Sunday, May 2, from noon-4 p.m. Visitors can take tours, play geology bingo, learn why gems sparkle and even have their own rocks identified. Read More
Public invited to reading of play about female astronomer
The public is invited to a free reading of "Comet Hunter," a new play about the life and career of a female astronomer who helped shape the modern history of her field. The event begins at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 3, on the UW–Madison campus. Read More
Plans in place for week of classes
Students should still plan to attend class and faculty and staff should plan to teach and work as they normally would in the event of a Teaching Assistants' Association work stoppage, says Provost Peter Spear. Read More
Campus honors faculty for excellence in teaching
The following classroom masters across campus with have been honored with annual awards for teaching excellence. Read More
Statement from Chancellor Wiley and Provost Spear regarding TAA situation
“As you may already know, University of Wisconsin–Madison teaching assistants have voted to hold a job action next week if a settlement is not… Read More
Study disputes wisdom, need of tax-limit amendment
A plan to use the state constitution to limit government spending could seriously undermine Wisconsin's economy and quality of life, according to a researcher at UW–Madison. Read More
‘West Wing’ actor to speak at commencement
Bradley Whitford, a Wisconsin native and recipient of an Emmy Award for his role on NBC's "The West Wing," will address graduates at UW–Madison during this spring's commencement weekend, Friday-Sunday, May 14-16. Read More
All-Campus Party 2004 celebrates end of academic year at UW
Students will know that spring is here and the semester is winding down when the All-Campus Party 2004 gets under way at UW–Madison. Read More
Anthropology students survey cars, draw conclusions
We all do it. We make judgments about others based upon their clothes, hair style, body shape, piercings or other manifestations of appearance. Read More
UW-Madison wins Beckman Scholars award
UW-Madison is one of only thirteen U.S. colleges and universities selected by the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation for its prestigious Scholars Program. Read More
Bye-Bye Bio 101: Teach science the way you do science
A group of persistent reformers is raising scientists' awareness of successful approaches to science teaching and providing them with tools to implement those strategies in their own classrooms and institutions. Read More