Recent sightings: TAA organizes march to the Capitol
Responding to the call from the Teaching Assistants’ Association (TAA) for a “teach out” on Feb. 17, supporters gathered on Library Mall at… Read More
Chancellor Martin sets record straight on flexibility
Chancellor Biddy Martin met with members of the media for nearly an hour this afternoon as part of a wide ranging discussion about the New Badger Partnership, the path for flexibility for the UW–Madison campus and her relationships with the Board of Regents, UW System and Governor Walker. Read More
UW experts available on state budget address
Newly elected Gov. Scott Walker kicks off the process of crafting the two-year budget while addressing a more than $3 billion deficit with his budget address on Tuesday, Feb. 22. UW–Madison has a number of experts who can discuss the speech and Walker's proposals. Read More
Media advisory/Chancellor media briefing
2/17/11 TO: Media representatives FROM: Dennis Chaptman, University Communications, (608) 262-9406 RE: MEDIA ADVISORY/CHANCELLOR MEDIA BRIEFING University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin will… Read More
Engineering atomic interfaces for new electronics
Most people cross borders such as doorways or state lines without thinking much about it. Yet not all borders are places of limbo intended only for crossing. Some borders, like those between two materials that are brought together, are dynamic places where special things can happen. Read More
Inspired by mom’s illness, student raises thousands for MS research
Becky Hall, a UW–Madison sophomore majoring in political science, has is on a quest to raise $50,000 for research on multiple sclerosis. Read More
Provost message on Thursday work, class day
Provost Paul M. DeLuca Jr. sent the following message to the campus community Wednesday evening, Feb. 16, 2011. Read More
UW’s Sollinger honored for transplant mentorship
Hans Sollinger, professor of surgery and an internationally recognized transplant surgeon, has been honored for his work as a mentor for junior faculty in transplant surgery. Read More
Chancellor Biddy Martin’s statement on UW System flexibility document
Here is a statement from University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin regarding a letter from UW System officials to Gov. Scott Walker discussing administrative flexibilities:… Read More
Statement of Chancellor Biddy Martin on the state budget repair bill
University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin has released the following statement about the state budget repair bill under consideration in the Legislature's Joint Committee on Finance: Read More
Writer’s Choice: Why wait for St. Patrick’s Day? Gaelic Storm visits Union Theater
Gaelic Storm blows into town at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19, as part of the Union Theater’s World Stage Series. Photo courtesy… Read More
What are you reading?
For years, we’ve shared noteworthy books with our readers. Now, it’s your turn! New or old, fiction or nonfiction — tell us the name of… Read More
Eco-friendly guest rooms come to Union South
When the new Union South opens on April 15, the 60-room hotel on its fourth and fifth floors will feature the latest technology to save… Read More
No changes to base-lot permit rates, bus passes
Although some campus policies and parking rates will change next fiscal year to begin to address a budget deficit in Transportation Services, individual base-lot permit… Read More
Milestones
Martin Zanni, Meloche-Bascom Professor of Chemistry, was named winner of the 2011 Award for Initiatives in Research by the National Academy of Sciences. The award… Read More
‘Global professionals’ ease HRS transition
This story is part of an ongoing series about the people behind HRS. There are few people on campus with more knowledge of the existing… Read More
Artist finds beauty in everyday objects
A UW–Madison graduate, Tad Gloeckler’s studies in natural resources and landscape architecture took a turn when he began a woodworking class. This sense of transformation,… Read More