Media advisory: UW-Madison furlough community service day
5/14/10
TO: Media representatives
FROM: Stacy Forster, University Communications, 608-262-0930, forster2@wisc.edu
RE: TIP/UW-MADISON FURLOUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY
5/14/10
TO: Media representatives
FROM: Stacy Forster, University Communications, 608-262-0930, forster2@wisc.edu
RE: TIP/UW-MADISON FURLOUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY
John and Tashia Morgridge did much more than deliver the charge to the graduates at the undergraduate commencement ceremonies this weekend. They announced that they have pledged to match each gift made by a member of the graduating senior class through the end of 2011.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison will close on Monday, May 16 as a mandated furlough day for most of its employees.
Candace and Charles McDowell have been named as the inaugural recipients of an award named in their honor – the McDowell Alumni Achievement Award.
5/13/11
For the first time, each of UW-Madison’s five spring commencement ceremonies at the Kohl Center will be live captioned in real time.
Several new campus-area road projects and closures will begin soon and continue throughout the summer.
University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin is urging state lawmakers to exempt university property from any legislation allowing state residents to legally carry concealed weapons.
On Sunday, May 15, Wren Keturi will graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor’s degree in gender and women’s studies with an emphasis on biological anthropology. Less than 24 hours later, she will put her degree to work.
The Wisconsin School for Beginning Dairy and Livestock Farmers wants to put 100 bicyclists on the road on Saturday, June 11, to support the next generation of farmers.
Wisconsin’s population is aging, with the state’s median age reaching 38.5, according to Census 2010 figures released today (May 12).
The University of Wisconsin-Madison recently selected the recipients of the Meyerhoff Undergraduate Excellence Award for academic and service achievements.
Kick It to Cancer, a University of Wisconsin-Madison student organization, will hold a fundraiser on Saturday, July 23 in Oshkosh to benefit research at the Carbone Cancer Center on campus. The event will be held at Oshkosh’s Winnebago County Park and various sports clinics, raffles, games, Wisconsin athletes and live music will entertain participants throughout …
5/11/11
The University of Wisconsin-Madison recently announced the 2011 initiates for Phi Beta Kappa academic honor society.
Whether it’s Fifth Quarter after a football game, rubbing Lincoln’s foot for good luck, or singing “Varsity,” traditions are an important part of what it means to be a Badger.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison has narrowed its search for dean of the UW Law School, naming three finalists for the position.
UW System President Kevin Reilly asked leaders of system campuses to share the following messages: Dear Colleagues, Governor Walker sent the note below recognizing State Employee Appreciation Week and asked that it be forwarded to all university employees. As University of Wisconsin employees, each of your individual efforts is key to the success of your …