Online platform matches health care facilities with face shield manufacturers
The platform created by UW–Madison engineers has made hundreds of connections between suppliers and buyers, based on order quantity and urgency, production capacity and geographic location.
Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene works with campus partners to test for COVID-19
Although the global surge in demand has made it more difficult in many places, WSLH’s colleagues at the university have pitched in to keep testing available in Wisconsin.
Getting by with a little help
Here are some of the things UW–Madison employees have done at home to make their now multi-purposed surroundings — and their lives in general — more pleasant and efficient.
‘Parkland: Birth of a Movement’ will be next Go Big Read book
“Parkland," about the school shooting at a Florida high school, "demonstrates how young people can be leaders of change and look for solutions to issues that directly impact their lives,” says Chancellor Rebecca Blank.
UW–Madison summer non-credit programs and activities cancelled
Given the predictions of the need for social distancing well after the peak of confirmed COVID-19 cases here in Wisconsin and throughout the nation, all face-to-face summer non-credit programs and activities are canceled, with the exception of a few that are authorized to run using distance learning technologies.
Campus buildings now locked
Campus continues to be open to essential personnel only. On March 23, access to campus buildings was restricted to consolidate essential services, maintain security,…
2020 UW–Madison Distinguished Teaching Awards
Thirteen faculty members have been chosen to receive this year’s Distinguished Teaching Awards, an honor that annually recognizes some of UW–Madison's finest educators. We salute the winners, and commend all who are teaching in these challenging times.
Chancellor Blank: Supporting our campus community
Chancellor Blank addresses the financial impact the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak poses for UW–Madison: "I think it might be useful to take a step away from the details and explain where I believe we are as an institution and how we’re trying to think about the future in a fog of uncertainty over how long this current crisis will last."
More experts from UW–Madison available to discuss COVID-19
They can comment on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and provide tips and information helping people navigate the challenges to their daily lives.
Chilling concussed cells shows promise for full recovery
“You can’t cool too little; you can’t cool too much; and you can’t wait too long following an injury to start treatment,” says mechanical engineer Christian Franck. And when the researchers identified that sweet spot, the results were striking.
UW–Madison, FluGen, Bharat Biotech to develop CoroFlu, a coronavirus vaccine
Refinement of the CoroFlu vaccine concept and testing in laboratory animal models at UW–Madison is expected to take three to six months. CoroFlu could be in human clinical trials by fall, 2020.
Extension finalists to visit campus virtually
Information on the finalists for dean and director of the Division of Extension will be made available 48 hours prior to their visits April 6, 7, 10 and 13. Presentation videos of all four will be posted on April 13.
Spring semester grading: More details announced
Provost Karl Scholz has shared more information with the campus community about grading changes this spring semester.
Q&A: A founder of distance education weighs in on its educational benefits
Michael G. Moore says online teaching can be not only more economical than classroom instruction, but, importantly, just as good of a learning experience.
Stream Wisconsin Film Festival selections at home
Through "Stay at Home with Wisconsin's Own," the festival will premiere one short film per day on YouTube — an opportunity to enjoy an extraordinary collection that had been slated to premiere at this year’s festival, which was canceled.
Lowell Center to begin operating as state-run isolation facility
Gov. Tony Evers today announced the State of Wisconsin Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) is opening two state-run voluntary isolation facilities in Madison and Milwaukee. The two sites are set to open Wednesday are the Lowell Center on Langdon Street and a Super 8 hotel in Milwaukee.
Tutoring, advising support go online for students
With the end of face-to-face education this semester, these services are moving online to provide needed support to students remotely. It’s both a technical and an emotional challenge, advisors say.
How to manage slower internet and low bandwidth
The Division of Information Technology has shared tips for how to manage slower internet speed and low bandwidth while working and learning remotely.
Pandemic can’t keep UW–Madison’s Pinc from bringing MFA show to public
Guzzo Pinc’s show joined the long list of events canceled due to COVID-19. Despite the initial shock and a feeling of despair, Pinc became determined to find a way to bring his exhibition into public view.
UW–Madison Extension provides tailored community resources to respond to COVID-19
Recognizing that the usual collaborative opportunities aren’t available, Extension staff are engaging with stakeholders and their neighbors in new ways.