COVID-19 UW–Madison news conference video posted on YouTube
Video from the March 11, 2020 UW–Madison news conference about COVID-19 planning and response is available for viewing on YouTube.
Video: Chancellor Blank’s news conference
Chancellor Rebecca Blank, accompanied by University Health Services Executive Director Jake Baggott and Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Laurent Heller, conduct a news conference Wednesday, March 11, on actions taken in response to COVID-19.
Campus guidance to graduate students
Dean of the Graduate School William J. Karpus issued the following message to graduate students regarding campus planning for COVID-19.
Changes announced to WIAA Boys State Basketball Tournament
The tournament is scheduled for March 19-21 at the Kohl Center on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. While competition is expected to continue, teams will be allotted a specified number of tickets per roster member.
Instructional continuity website and support
A website now exists with general guidance, suggested strategies and tools, and where to reach out for additional support when considering alternative delivery to face-to-face instruction.
Big Ten Conference statement
The Big Ten Conference announced this evening that beginning Thursday, March 12, 2020, attendance at all Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament games will be limited to student-athletes, coaches, event staff, essential team and Conference staff, TV network partners, credentialed media, and immediate family members of the participating teams.
NCAA women’s hockey update
The NCAA tournament quarterfinal women’s hockey game between Wisconsin and Clarkson, scheduled for Saturday, March 14 at LaBahn Arena, will be played in front of a reduced audience due to concerns over the coronavirus.
Suspension of spring 2020 study abroad programming
UW-Madison is suspending all spring semester study abroad programming and recalling all students from overseas.
COVID-19 news conference
Chancellor Rebecca Blank speaks during a press conference addressing the COVID-19 measures being taken by UW–Madison, which was held in the UW Police and Security Facility. She is accompanied by Jake Baggott, executive director of University Health Services (rear), and Laurent Heller, vice chancellor for finance and administration.
COVID-19: Update to campus operations
Please read this important message from Chancellor Blank about campus operations.
COVID-19 campus travel updates
Chancellor Blank advises faculty, staff and students to avoid travel outside Dane County during Spring Break due to the growing number of cases in and outside the U.S.
Blank’s Slate blog: A new strategic plan for the university
UW–Madison’s 2020-25 strategic plan covers teaching and educational achievement, research and scholarship, the Wisconsin idea, a vibrant campus community, and a high-performing organization.
Full day of Showcase offers more sessions relevant to process, program improvement
Showcase, an annual event sponsored by the Office of Strategic Consulting April 15, has been extended to a full day and offers more programming — including 11 breakout sessions, a poster session, flash talks and keynote.
How new data can make ecological forecasts as good as weather forecasts
Just as recurring changes in climate have predictable consequences for humans thanks to decades of weather data, they also have predictable effects on plants and animals.
COVID-19: Answers from UHS to frequently asked questions
Should I be concerned? Can I travel? What should I do to protect myself and others? University Health Services answers these and other questions. Please continue to visit this site as guidance is updated this week.
UW Health asks patients COVID-19 screening questions
Due to the increase in respiratory illness and the rise of COVID-19 (coronavirus), UW Health is following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines in screening its patients.
Brandon Taylor’s acclaimed novel ‘Real Life’ explores his complex experience at UW–Madison
“Real Life” follows graduate student Wallace, a queer black biochemist from Alabama, and his circle of friends over the course of a typical-turned-tragic weekend.
‘Often our communities feel invisible’: Q&A with leaders of UW’s Indigenous Law Students Association
On March 6-7, the student association will present a conference on federal Indian law, which overlaps with the Law School’s hosting of the “Our Shared Future” heritage marker.
V. Craig Jordan, Michael G. Moore to receive honorary degrees from UW–Madison
Jordan, a groundbreaking cancer researcher, and Moore, a pioneer in the field of contemporary distance education, will be awarded honorary doctoral degrees during the winter 2020 commencement ceremonies in December.
Growth continues for veterinary clinic supporting homeless and low-income pet owners
The clinic has relocated to a larger facility and added surgical and dentistry procedures to their roster of veterinary medical services and an x-ray unit and in-house laboratory testing. A grant will allow the hiring of additional staff, support low- to no-cost veterinary care for Dane County pets, and facilitate additional training and education of School of Veterinary Medicine students.