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Commencement benefits from behind-the-scenes work
Thousands of graduating students will make their way across the commencement stage this weekend, posing for photos, hearing the hoots from family members high up in the Kohl Center seats and beaming with pride.
Five named winners of Classified Employee Recognition Awards
Five members of UW–Madison’s classified staff have been chosen to receive 2012 Classified Employee Recognition Awards.
Forest ecologist receives distinguished award
David Mladenoff, the Beers-Bascom Professor in Conservation in the Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology, has received the 2012 Distinguished Landscape Ecologist Award.
Musolf, longtime secretary of the faculty, to retire
After 19 years as the secretary of the faculty, David Musolf has announced that he will retire.
Employee Recognition Ice Cream Social is May 15
All university employees are invited and encouraged to attend the annual Employee Recognition Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, May 15 at 1 p.m. on Bascom Hill.
UW–Madison launches online Sustainable Systems Engineering Graduate Program
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has introduced a new online Master of Engineering in Sustainable Systems Engineering (SSE) program, which will begin January 2013 with applications being accepted through October 15, 2012.
Networking pioneer Landweber named to Internet Hall of Fame
The decision to put Lawrence Landweber in the "Innovators" circle of the newly-created Internet Hall of Fame is not likely one that cost the nominating committee any sleep.
UWPD receives state accreditation
The Wisconsin Law Enforcement Accreditation Group (WILEAG) board has voted to award the University of Wisconsin–Madison Police Department law enforcement accreditation on the state level.
15th annual Jazzin’ benefit supports campus child care
The campus community is invited to enjoy an evening of great jazz music while supporting campus early childhood care and educational programs for children at UW–Madison. Well-known local jazz singer Jan Wheaton, with the Jan Wheaton Quintet, will perform at the 15th annual Jazzin’ benefit from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, May 31, in the Memorial Union’s Tripp Commons, 800 Langdon St.
Union South wins state design award, Best in Show
At an annual awards ceremony for the state construction industry, Union South was named Best in Show of the 30 top projects in Wisconsin.
Jordan’s skills embrace education, art
Many recognize undergraduate advisor Jerry Jordan’s enthusiasm as a recruitment and retention specialist for the School of Education. But fewer know of his prospects as a professional portrait artist.
Commuters say trip to UW campus offers time to think, work
For Patricia Hastings, the bus that brings her to the UW–Madison campus is like a mobile office.
An ‘Amazing’ victory for UW couple
Throughout season 20 of CBS reality show “The Amazing Race,” Maj. Dave Brown Jr. and his wife Rachel dominated the competition. On Sunday night, once again, they were the frontrunners, reaching the finish line with smiles on their faces, expecting to collect $1 million
Two honored with McDowell Alumni Achievement Awards
The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Multicultural Student Center will name John Francis and Kabzuag Vaj as the 2012 honorees of the McDowell Alumni Achievement Award at this year's Multicultural Leadership Awards and Graduation Celebration.
International urban movement conference returns to Madison
Urban dance competitors from around the world will converge on Madison from May 9 to 13 for the ninth annual International Festival of Urban Movement: Breakin’ the Law & Breaking Ground, gathering at venues from the Capitol square to the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus.
UW-Madison student named to magazine’s “Top 10 College Women” list
Pictured in the glamorous setting of Manhattan, one of a select few who have a special wardrobe from Ralph Lauren and graced the set of the national "Mo'nique" television talk show as a guest performer, in person Jasmine Mans is disarmingly humble and grounded.
Deaf-communication pioneer to receive honorary degree
On May 18, Rob Engelke, chief executive officer of Ultratec, Inc., will receive an honorary doctorate at a commencement ceremony at the Kohl Center on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. Engelke was cited for creating extraordinary advances that have enabled deaf and hard-of-hearing people worldwide to communicate via telephone.