Experts explore job outlook in the economic downturn
University of Wisconsin–Madison career placement and job market experts examine the state of the national job market during the economic downturn and how it affects graduating students and different sectors of the work force. Read More
Recent sightings: Turkey trot
Photos: Bryce Richter A gang of turkeys crosses a path at Curtis Prairie in the UW Arboretum on Nov. 21, 2008. Read More
Campus exercise on Tuesday to test emergency response
The University of Wisconsin–Madison will be conducting an emergency response exercise from 7 a.m.-noon on Tuesday, Nov. 25. Read More
Kohl Center light sculptures to brighten arena’s plaza
Twelve high-tech light sculptures designed and built by University of Wisconsin–Madison art professors are being placed along the two Dayton Street promenades leading to the Kohl Center. Read More
Kramer honored for research in end-of-life care
Research done by University of Wisconsin–Madison social work professor Betty Kramer on end-of-life care has won her the Distinguished Researcher Award from the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. Read More
MPD seeks information about East Washington Avenue incident
Police sketch of suspect Madison police are looking for information about a Sunday, Nov. 16 sexual assault involving a UW–Madison student near the… Read More
Innovative government ideas, programs sought for Gladfelter competition
Public workers with innovative ideas on how to improve the quality and efficiency of government in Wisconsin are invited to compete for the Lloyd D. Gladfelter Awards. Read More
Curiosities: How do birds migrate?
The essential skills of bird migration are orientation — knowing north from south, and east from west — and navigation, having some sort of “map”… Read More
Survey will help officials understand, control Lyme disease
This Saturday, as hunters seek white-tailed deer in Wisconsin's forested areas, a research team led by University of Wisconsin–Madison entomologist Susan Paskewitz will be conducting a hunt of its own. Read More
Wiscontrepreneur scholarship winner profiles
Brian Benford is a social work major with a strong commitment to social entrepreneurship. Originally from Milwaukee, Brian has served as Program Director at the… Read More
University’s NCAA athletics certification process under way
UW–Madison is in its third cycle of the NCAA Division I athletics certification program and has created a Web site for campus and community members to stay informed, Chancellor Carolyn “Biddy” Martin announced today (Nov. 19). Read More
Students rewarded for entrepreneurial instincts
What do a youth sport officiating agency, a club dedicated to microfinance, a student-run bus company, a Chinese economic forum, and a Silver eBay PowerSeller business have to do with entrepreneurship at the University of Wisconsin–Madison? Read More
Those who have led now choose to teach
Neither man set out to be an educational leader. One did research and taught electrical engineering. The other coached high school football. Circumstances, opportunities, new interests and inspiration led both from their roots in Evansville, Ind., and Charleston, Ark., to two of the most visible education posts in Madison — chancellor of the state’s flagship university and superintendent of the state’s second- largest public school district. Read More
Employee Matters
This column is prepared by staff from the Office of Human Resources. E-mail questions to benefits@ohr.wisc.edu or call 262-5650. For more information, visit Payroll Services and Benefits Services. Read More
Physical Sciences Lab is a one-stop shop
As full-time caretaker for Wisc-SIMS, one of the geology department’s most intricate scientific instruments, Jim Kern is no stranger to trouble-shooting problems and making repairs. Still, when the machine, called an ion microprobe, sprang a leak in its detector this summer, the technician soon realized he’d need help from the instrument’s French manufacturer to fix it. Read More
PET scans may help in leukemia care
Is the chemotherapy working? Is the radiation therapy shrinking the tumor? The sooner doctors know the answers to those questions, the better they can tailor cancer treatment. Now a UW–Madison research team is finding that non-invasive PET scans may provide the answers early during treatment — in contrast to the current long wait needed to determine clinical outcome. Read More
Artist, educator driven by empowerment
To borrow the imagery of a self-portrait of hers, Helen Klebesadel juggles many pursuits. She is, all at once, a feminist artist whose paintings are noted for their technical skill and complex symbolic resonance; an author of publications at the intersection of women’s studies and art theory; a teacher of fine art lauded for helping students develop as people as well as artists; an administrator known to bring an infusion of equanimity, dedication and constructive style to organizations in which she is a leader; and an engaged individual in her community. Read More
From the desk of the chancellor: Creating an opportunity to increase impact of our work
For all the variations in faculty, staff, student and alumni perspectives, it has become clear during the past several months that we share a number of views and goals in common... Read More
Students, staff eagerly await opening of student services tower
After years of anticipation, UW–Madison is just weeks away from launching a brand new era for many of its student services and organizations. Read More