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Biochemistry employee Rita Warden dies at age 59
Friends and colleagues in the University of Wisconsin–Madison biochemistry department are deeply saddened by the loss of Rita Warden, who died as the result of…
UW-Madison researcher named Hartwell Investigator
Dr. De-Ann Pillers, a professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, recently received a Hartwell Individual Biomedical Research Award from The Hartwell Foundation, based in Memphis, Tenn.
Two young UW–Madison faculty win Shaw Scientist Awards
Two University of Wisconsin–Madison assistant professors will receive the 2010 Shaw Scientist Awards, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation announced today.
Construction season arrives, campus traffic detoured
Traffic patterns will be altered on several campus-area streets again this summer as the final phase of the East Campus Utility Project begins on Monday, May 17. The work is expected to continue through mid-August.
Federal investment in basic research yields outsized dividends
Investment in basic scientific research may be one of the best ways to foster long-term economic growth locally and nationally, according to a report released this week by The Science Coalition.
Finalists named in search for human resources director
Four finalists have been selected in the search for a new human resources director at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Noted UW–Madison biochemist Robert Burris dies at 96
Robert H. Burris, a noted University of Wisconsin–Madison biochemist, died on Tuesday, May 11 at the age of 96.
Employee Ice Cream Social moved indoors
The university’s annual Employee Appreciation Ice Cream Social has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 12, at 1 p.m. on Bascom Hill.
UW-Madison limnologist honored for lifetime achievements
James Kitchell, a professor in the Center for Limnology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has been selected to receive the 2010 A. C. Redfield Award from the American Society of Limnology and Oceanography.
UW–Madison honors classified staff with Recognition Awards
Five members of UW–Madison’s classified staff were honored with the 2010 Classified Employee Recognition Awards.
Student Personnel Association announces 2010 awards
UW–Madison’s Student Personnel Association honored the efforts of nine individuals with its 2010 Outstanding Achievement Awards.
UW-Madison to test emergency notification system
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is planning a full-scale test of WiscAlerts, the campus emergency notification system.
Fundraiser promises smooth grooves and an auction
Bidding is open for the silent auction portion of the 13th annual Office of Child Care and Family Resources’ Jazzin’ fundraiser.
Energy upgrades result in big savings in science buildings
If your house had a leaky roof, you’d patch the holes and pat yourself on the back for improving its energy efficiency. But what if your house was supposed to pump all its air out on a regular basis?
Volunteer opportunities still available for May 21 service day
Opportunities are still available for members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison to be part of a campuswide service day later this month, organizers say.
A Year-End Letter: Martin reflects on past, sizes up future
After two academic years at the helm of one of the world’s most respected public research institutions, University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin sees accomplishments, challenges and a lively campus.
WAA honors Kathleen Sell with Outreach Excellence Award
The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) has selected Kathleen Sell, a distinguished lecturer in the Department of Integrated Liberal Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, as the 2010 recipient of the Ken and Linda Ciriacks Alumni Outreach Excellence Award.