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OHR: Impact of budget, budget repair for benefits and collective bargaining
Below is a memo from Bob Lavigna, director of the Office of Human Resources, detailing the the impact of the biennial state budget and budget…
Douthitt to step down as dean of School of Human Ecology
Robin A. Douthitt, longtime dean of the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Human Ecology, will step down in the summer of 2012.
Hip-hop education in the heartland
Now celebrating its sixth year, the annual Hip-Hop Educator and Community Leader Training Institute will be held on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus from July 6 to 10.
Campus utility reconstruction: Short-term hassle buys long-term benefit
The construction site at the north end of Charter Street provides a graphic view of the complex upgrade of campus underground utilities that pedestrians and drivers have been dodging at various other campus locations for years.
Ward appointed interim UW–Madison chancellor
University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today (June 29, 2011) announced that Chancellor Emeritus David Ward has agreed to serve as UW–Madison’s interim chancellor following the departure of Chancellor Carolyn “Biddy” Martin.
Putting it together: University Theatre presents [title of show]
How do you write a musical in three weeks? Spend an evening at the Mitchell Theatre this summer to find out, as University Theatre presents the area premiere of the surprise 2009 Tony-nominated hit [title of show].
Chinn named to Congressional Budget Office panel
International finance expert and University of Wisconsin–Madison professor of public affairs and economics Menzie Chinn has been appointed to a two-year term on the Congressional Budget Office’s Panel of Economic Advisors.
Branchaw to lead Institute for Biology Education
Janet Branchaw has been named interim director of the Institute for Biology Education (IBE) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, beginning Friday, July 1.
Macaruso remembered for warmth, personality
Victor Macaruso had a warm and outgoing personality. When working with students he always made them feel at ease and that he was fully dedicated to them, according to friends and colleagues.
Update: Maureen Grant remembered by campus community
Maureen Grant, a 26-year employee of UW Libraries, is being remembered as a talented colleague and conversationalist. Grant was identified Thursday afternoon as the victim of Wednesday’s fatal University Avenue accident involving a Madison Metro bus.
Wisconsin Center for Education Products and Services hires executive director
The Wisconsin Center for Education Products and Services (WCEPS) has tapped Matt Messinger as the organization's first executive director.
PEOPLE summer programs underway
Sleeping in is not in the cards for more than 350 middle school students from Madison and Wisconsin tribal school districts who are serious about earning admission to the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Kell was devoted to helping students attend UW
During his tenure in the Office of Student Financial Aid, Terry Kell was devoted to assisting UW–Madison students receiving loans and financial aid.
UW-Madison expert to discuss role of research in global food security
In the face of a changing climate and a world population forecast to reach 9 billion by 2050, feeding the world is a mounting challenge. And with 2 billion people worldwide already facing hunger or malnutrition, developing stable and effective food systems is a task of growing urgency.
Budget passed by state Legislature includes flexibility, preserves broadband
The $66 billion spending plan passed Thursday by the state Legislature for the next two years includes important administrative flexibilities for UW System institutions and preserves a critical state broadband network.
LGBT Campus Center names Javier as director
The Division of Student Life has appointed Gabe Javier as new assistant dean of students and director of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Campus Center.
Chancellor Martin leaving UW–Madison for presidency at Amherst College
University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin, who built a reputation as a visionary thinker and defender of the university’s role as global public research institution, announced today (Tuesday, June 14) that she’s leaving the university to become president of Amherst College.