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Crone named to graduate education post
Wendy Crone, a professor of engineering physics and interim associate dean of physical sciences in the UW–Madison Graduate School, has been named the school's associate dean for graduate education.
Jim Steele, associate registrar for student records, dies at 59
Jim Steele, 59, associate registrar for student records, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, after a lengthy illness.
Faculty, staff encouraged to promote the new voter ID card
With photo identification now mandatory for participation in Wisconsin elections, faculty and staff are encouraged to inform students about the UW–Madison voter identification card, available for free at the Wiscard office in Union South.
Nature: Kawaoka authors commentary on flu research
The author of an upcoming Nature paper about H5N1 argues in a Nature Comment article today that research into deadly pathogenic viruses must continue if pandemics are to be prevented.
Recent sightings: Der Rathskeller
On Jan. 24, 2012, patrons collect their made-to-order food from a pickup counter at the newly renovated Der Rathskeller in the…
Satellite renamed to honor UW–Madison space pioneer
NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have renamed their newest Earth-observing satellite after Verner Suomi, a longtime UW–Madison professor who often is called the father of satellite meteorology.
Nominations sought for Classified Employee Recognition Awards
Nominations are being accepted for the 2012 Classified Employee Recognition Awards (CERA).
Transfer Transition Program: Providing innovative ways to serve transfer students
Hundreds of students transfer to UW–Madison in the spring semester, and thousands more do it in the fall.
Ward statement on Chadima review process
An independent review team met with Interim Chancellor David Ward Monday and delivered its final report outlining its analysis of the misconduct allegations against John Chadima.
The frosty side of winter arrives, and campus employees respond
Old Man Winter decided to mostly sleep through the first semester. But when the snow finally did hit – more than 5 inches blanketed the campus last Thursday – the UW–Madison Grounds Department crews didn’t hit the snooze button. Workers were clearing pathways for UW staff and faculty when the first flakes began to fall.
UW-Madison biochemist to serve on president’s National Medal of Science committee
University of Wisconsin–Madison biochemist Judith Kimble has been selected to serve on President Obama's Committee on the National Medal of Science.
Interim chancellor’s statement on John Chadima
Here is a statement from Interim Chancellor David Ward regarding John Chadima:
Online engineering grad programs ranked No. 1
U.S. News and World Report has ranked UW–Madison No. 1 for its online graduate engineering programs in the categories of teaching practices and student engagement, and student services and technology.
Search committee named for veterinary medicine dean
A search-and-screen committee has been appointed to assist UW–Madison's administration to identify and select candidates for the next dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine.
Award supports study of internal-combustion diagnostic tool
For the past several decades, engineers have been investigating low-temperature combustion as a means of creating engines with diesel-like efficiency and no pollutant emissions. A UW–Madison mechanical engineering assistant professor has received a grant to study the process.
Madison events to honor legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Members of the UW–Madison community and the Madison community at large will have plentiful opportunities for observance and service to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Go Big Read accepting book nominations
Go Big Read is engaging students, faculty, staff and the community in a shared academic experience as they read and discuss "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario. Now planning is under way for next year's common-reading program, which will focus on a theme suggested by Interim Chancellor David Ward: innovation.
Dance Department presents faculty concert
Take a break from winter to experience a vast and rich array of modern dance artistry as the Dance Department presents the first Arts Night Out event of the season, "Latitudes," the annual faculty concert.
UW geneticist James Crow passes away
The UW–Madison community is mourning the loss of a legend: James F. Crow, professor emeritus of genetics, who passed away peacefully at his home on Jan. 4, two weeks shy of his 96th birthday.