Statement from UW System President Kevin P. Reilly on state budget situation
To: All UW System faculty, academic staff and classified staff “As you may have heard in the news, Governor Doyle today announced his response to…
Chancellor Biddy Martin’s statement on state fiscal situation
“Today, Governor Doyle announced more cuts in the state budget in light of this week’s figures, which show an additional $1.5 billion shortfall. He said…
National Children’s Study set to roll out in Waukesha
The National Children's Study's Waukesha County Vanguard Center begins recruiting volunteers on Monday, May 11, to take part in the largest long-term study of children's health and development ever conducted in the U.S.
Recent sightings: Puppy love
Student Shanti Mathew relaxes with Shugi, a pug, during the annual pet therapy study break hosted by University Health Services Counseling and Consultation…
Art Lofts opening celebration continues
The tower of bright red steel girders signals that the former university warehouse at the edge of campus has been transformed. Facing the Kohl Center across Frances Street, the tower marks the main entrance to the Art Lofts, the new state-of-the-art facility for the Art Department.
University receives another 10-year accreditation
Following two years of preparation and self-study, a visiting team of consultant-evaluators has told campus officials that the university will be reaccredited for the next 10 years.
Curiosity blossoms into graduate career
Lynn Gilbertson, a first-year Ph.D. student in communicative disorders, has long had a deep curiosity about autism spectrum disorder, a condition that one in 150 U.S. children now have, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. First as a UW–Madison undergraduate and now as a doctoral student, she's been studying what types of sounds autistic children respond favorably to.
Fashion design students put on the glitz
Madison will get its own version of “Project Runway” at the School of Human Ecology’s student fashion show to be held Saturday, May 9, at the Monona Terrace Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Drive.
University announces title of ‘Go Big Read’ book
From a short list compiled by a review committee from the nearly 400 nominated titles for the university's Go Big Read common book program, Chancellor Biddy Martin has selected "In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto," by Michael Pollan, as the book for the inaugural year.
Housing encourages residents to lock doors while sleeping
During the early morning hours today (May 6), a resident of Witte Hall let a male nonresident into the building. Soon after, a different student allowed the same individual to enter a stairwell.
Dean of students office to hold memorial
The Offices of the Dean of Students will remember UW–Madison students who passed away during the 2008-09 academic year during a brief ceremony at 1 p.m. Friday, May 8, at the Carillon Tower.
Wisconsin Singers seeks new talent for 2009-10
The Wisconsin Singers will hold auditions for 2009-10 on Sunday, May 17, and Sunday, May 24. Auditions are open to students of any major.
Film and theater center digitizes three new collections
Three new collections in the holding of the Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research have been sifted, winnowed, digitized and posted to the Web.
Foundation VP oversees overhaul
Russ Howes did such a good job as the chair of the National Committee on Planned Giving (NCPG) that he put the organization out of business. But that’s a good thing. Really.
Jazz benefit to raise funds for Campus Child Care centers
Well-known local jazz singer Jan Wheaton, with the Jan Wheaton Quintet, will perform on Thursday, June 11, in a fundraising event to benefit the Campus Child Care centers.
Workshop will address navigating the global marketplace
The Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) and the Center for World Affairs and the Global Economy (WAGE) is heading a partnership with North Central Technical College, and the Wisconsin Department of Commerce, to deliver a series of in-depth workshops for northern Wisconsin businesses on increasing profits through export opportunities.
Rooftop Terrace opens at Pyle Center
The Rooftop Terrace is a new addition to The Pyle Center, one of two conference facilities on the UW–Madison campus operated by UW-Extension.
Workshop covers financial tensions in couples, relationships
Financial tensions between partners can easily spill into other areas of a relationship, even in good economic times; no wonder, then, that money is the top source of conflict within couples. On Wednesday, June 3, the Employee Assistance Office (EAO) presents “Finances and Romance in Turbulent Economic Times” from 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Pyle Center.
University Book Store backs students
A new gift from the University Book Store to support students demonstrates once again how it is more than just a book store.