Academic staff leaders elected
Three incumbents and one new member have been elected to the Academic Staff Executive Committee, the administrative executive group for the Academic Staff Assembly,… Read More
Book charts trends in censorship
Free speech? Protective censorship? The debate is moving in new directions, sometimes prompted by advancing technology, according to the author of a revised and expanded book on the issue. Read More
3 serve as writers in residence
Three journalists will visit campus in April to serve as writers in residence, delivering talks, and meeting with students and the public Read More
Academic staff lauded for service to campus and community
For their outstanding work in leadership, public service, research and teaching, seven university professionals have been honored with the 2002 Academic Staff Excellence Awards. Read More
Classified staff show dedication to their work
Five classified staff members will be recognized today, April 3, for their outstanding contributions as part of the eighth annual Classified Staff Awards, which honor the very best of the university's approximately 5,000 classified employees. Read More
Distinguished teachers connect coursework to world events
Whether the discipline is a language or engineering, history or motivational theory, management strategy or human sexuality, this year's Distinguished Teaching Award winners have risen masterfully to the challenge of preparing students for a world suddenly rendered much more uncertain. Read More
Senate expected to restore funding
Democrats who control the state Senate say they plan to restore substantial funding to the UW System in the budget adjustment bill. Read More
Albert Whitford, eminent astronomer, dies at 96
Wisconsin-born Albert E. Whitford, an acclaimed astronomer and former director of the Washburn Observatory, died March 28. He was 96. Read More
UW-Madison to implement Stock Pavilion changes
UW-Madison will implement changes to the physical environment and management practices of the UW Stock Pavilion to help protect the health of all users and visitors. Read More
Fall Academic Staff governance leaders elected
Three incumbents and one new member have been elected to the Academic Staff Executive Committee, the executive committee of the Academic Staff Assembly, for this fall. Read More
UW-Madison to suspend Jerusalem program
In response to Tuesday's U.S. State Department travel warning to Americans in Israel, the UW–Madison will suspend its Jerusalem study-abroad program, effective Thursday, April 11. Read More
The art and science of persuasion
For six years, John Dillard, professor of communication arts, has been giving his students hands-on learning experience with persuasive messages through his class, Theory and Practice of Persuasion. Read More
Student dancers showcase work
Students dancers are rehearsing for a spring concert to be presented April 12-13 at Lathrop Hall. Read More
Senate to vote this week on budget
The state Senate is expected to act on the budget adjustment bill by Friday, April 5. Read More
2 nominated for system teaching award
Two faculty have been nominated for the Alliant Energy Underkofler Teaching Awards. Read More
Designer offers ‘kinetic’ take on everyday furnishings
We would still sit ourselves down in chairs if Tom Loeser weren't designing them. It's just that it wouldn't be nearly as much fun -- or as intellectually provocative. Read More
UW’s downtown partner lauded
UW System leaders have singled out Downtown Madison Inc. for its partnership with UW–Madison on initiatives to ensure the economic future of Madison's central business district. Read More
Faculty Senate addresses bargaining
The Faculty Senate has further delineated the criteria that must be met before deciding whether to support future state collective bargaining enabling legislation. Read More