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Planning for the future: A self-study course for retirees
Given the unstable situation with the Wisconsin state budget and removal of collective bargaining rights, the number of individuals in the public sector who are planning for retirement or newly retired is rising. Read More
From awareness to activism, events aim to stop sexual violence
As April is nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, several activities on and off campus will address community responsibility for ending sexual violence at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
UW-Madison law professor named to federal commission
President Barack Obama has named a University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty member to a key federal post within the Department of Justice. Anuj Desai, associate professor… Read More
Transportation Services to hold forum on disabled parking
A forum encouraging students, visitors, faculty and staff to discuss disabled parking on campus will be held April 20. Read More
UW-Madison fusion dance team gains national notice in second year
A flurry of women in sequined costumes move across the floor to traditional Indian music, bobbing their heads in synchronized movements and clicking short wooden sticks together in time to the beat. Read More
MSC, LGBT CC director finalists announced
The Division of Student Life has announced finalists for two positions within the division: the Director of the Multicultural Student Center (MSC) and the Director of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Campus Center (LGBT CC). Read More
Community and regional food systems study gets a boost from USDA
A University of Wisconsin–Madison study aimed at a better understanding of the ways to successfully develop sustainable local and regional food systems received a big boost this week (Monday, April 11) in the form of a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Read More
Bullying, harassment targeted in series of events
On April 15, individuals from across Wisconsin will join together to make a statewide commitment to put an end to LGBT bullying, harassment, homophobia and transphobia. Read More
Campus hosts Hmong Parents Day on Saturday
In response to a study indicating Hmong families’ commitment to but disconnect from the college experience, the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus will host the first… Read More
Campus visitors celebrate Brazil throughout April
Campus partners including the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Brazil Initiative - an interdisciplinary initiative created in recognition of the growing global economic and political importance of South America's largest country - will host a series of events throughout April to commemorate Brazil Month. Read More
Two faculty members named Guggenheim Fellows
One current and one emerita professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have received 2011 Guggenheim Fellowship Awards, recognizing artists, scholars and scientists based on distinguished past achievement and exceptional future promise. Read More
Ten UW–Madison professionals honored with 2011 Academic Staff Excellence Awards
Ten UW–Madison professionals have been honored with the 2011 Academic Staff Excellence Awards in recognition of their achievements in leadership, public service, research, teaching and… Read More
UW-Madison engineers help Resilient Technologies reinvent the wheel
In military combat, vehicle tires are critical, as blown tires can mean troops are stranded in dangerous situations. Wausau, Wis.-based Resilient Technologies is working on a non-pneumatic tire with a honeycomb-like design, which can't be shot out and could save lives. Read More
Speech festival to delay traffic around campus
On Friday and Saturday, April 15-16, the Wisconsin High School Forensic Association will hold its 116th State Speech Festival on campus. Read More
Faculty Senate approves resolution protecting academic freedom
The Faculty Senate passed a resolution at its April 4 meeting calling on the university to protect the university’s atmosphere of free inquiry and expression and to defend faculty and staff from harassment in the form of open records requests. Read More