New director takes over at Primate Center
It is not likely, by a long shot, to be his biggest challenge, but reorienting his collegiate athletic allegiances and keeping peace in the family will be one pressing priority for neurophysiologist Jon Levine, the Northwestern University researcher who takes the reins of the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center (WNPRC) this month. Read More
Dalai Lama trust to fund UW–Madison research on healthy minds
Securing research funding is always welcome news, but this one came with a unique twist. Read More
Communication key to ‘Distance’ production
In one sense, “Across a Distance” is the tale of two virtuosic performers, a boy-meets-girl romantic comedy and an intensely personal journey to turn an offhand thought into reality. Read More
Program brings Middle Eastern languages to life
This summer, campus learners included candy makers, bankers, teenaged musicians and visitors from around the world. Along the shores of Lake Mendota, one program taught its students about languages and cultures thousands of miles away. Read More
Office of Admissions, McBurney Center will move to new home in 2011
The Office of Admissions and the McBurney Disability Resource Center will soon move to a new home in the heart of campus. Read More
Milestones
The McBurney Center has welcomed three new staff: Ebonee Johnson will be interning with the center for the 2010–11 academic year. She is a doctoral… Read More
Unusual relationship forged via research commitment
In the nerve-wracking moments before he fired up the PowerPoint to defend his neurology dissertation on Sept. 3, Matt Wagoner could look into the audience at the Biotech Center and take comfort. Read More
Martin proposes new ‘Badger Partnership’
For more than 150 years, Wisconsin, a state with a modest population and modest wealth, has invested enough in UW–Madison to make it one of only four public universities to rank among the top twenty universities in the world. Read More
Send us your tailgate recipes!
Do you have a recipe for the world’s best chili, tasty chicken wings or a delectable dessert? Read More
Family photo day benefits campus child care
Family Photo Day has been scheduled by the Office of Child Care and Family Resources, says Connie Wilson, event coordinator. Read More
Timely submission of expense reports is good business practice
On April 15, a communication memo, Impact of Faculty and Staff Appointment End Dates on the e-Reimbursement System (PDF), was sent to the Divisional Business Representatives (DBRs), Travel Contacts, and e-Reimbursement Division Coordinators to encourage all employees to submit their expense reports in a timely manner. Read More
Open house to celebrate completion of 57 new guest rooms at Lowell Center
It’s been a labor of love and many months of hard work, but the 57 new guestrooms at the UW–Extension Conference Centers are finally complete Read More
Visit renovated child care program
The Office of Child Care and Family Resources announces an open house for the recently renovated child care program in operation at No. 39 University Apartments. Read More
WAA welcomes nominations for 75th Distinguished Alumni Awards
The Wisconsin Alumni Association welcomes nominations for the 75th presentation of the Distinguished Alumni Award, the association’s top honor. Read More
Shared governance leaders discuss plans for year
Shared governance groups on campus will again focus their energy and attention on a wide range of issues, including the reorganization of the university’s research enterprise, academic staff job security and compensation, and funding, say UW–Madison’s shared governance leaders. Read More
Student ambassadors reinforce ties with China
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has strengthened its relationship with China during the past year, beginning with Chancellor Biddy Martin's spring trip and continuing as the campus welcomed elite Chinese athletes for the fall semester. Now a group of students and staff members have returned from a once-in-a-lifetime trip - one that they hope will continue to inspire their fellow students. Read More
Slide show: Information and Celebration
For 29 consecutive years, the Multicultural Orientation Reception has woven together a mix of information and celebration. Read More
Curiosities: Why are yellow jackets most noticeable in late summer?
Often mistaken for bees, German yellow jackets are social wasps that cooperate to build their nests and support their queen, and they… Read More