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Contest celebrates 100 years of ‘On, Wisconsin!’
It is 32 bars of hummable, toe-tapping Badger spirit and it turns 100 years old this year. Yes, the song "On, Wisconsin!" has hit the century mark, and Badger fans with spirit to spare can create their own versions of the song and submit them to a contest that will run throughout the academic year.
Spooner research station marks centennial
On Tuesday, Oct. 20, the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Spooner Agricultural Research Station will celebrate its 100th birthday and commemorate a milestone in the history of Wisconsin agriculture.
Celebrating 100 years of ‘On, Wisconsin!’
It is 32 bars of hummable, toe-tapping Badger spirit and it turns 100 years old this year. Yes, the song “On, Wisconsin!” has hit the century mark and gives no sign of slowing down or unclenching its hold on the hearts of all who love it.
UW Foundation names chief investment officer
Tom Olson has been selected as the new chief investment officer for the University of Wisconsin Foundation.
Wisconsin Innocence Project marks 10th anniversary
When Keith Findley and John Pray founded the Wisconsin Innocence Project, they weren't sure it would even go anywhere.
Campus forum launches ‘Inclusive Excellence’
Blending inclusiveness with excellence is part of UW–Madison’s effort to move forward and build on the legacy of Plan 2008, the university’s 10-year diversity plan that ended last year.
CALS dean to serve in USDA post
Molly Jahn, dean of the University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS), has been appointed to a senior position in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), university officials announced today (Oct. 12).
Recent sightings: 2009 Diversity Forum
Damon Williams (far right), vice provost for diversity and climate, stops to listen in and answer questions as participants brainstorm ideas about what…
Chancellor highlights successes, challenges at state of university address
Despite absorbing one-time cuts and ongoing cuts in the state budget adopted this summer, UW–Madison was able to land on its fiscal feet, Chancellor Biddy Martin told faculty senators during the annual state of the university address on Oct. 5.
Diversity efforts to focus on ‘inclusive excellence’
The idea that the inclusiveness and excellence of an institution are fundamental and linked to one another form the bedrock of UW–Madison’s approach to diversity following Plan 2008.
Music and spoken-word festival to feature international artists
The fifth annual Passing the Mic Series, sponsored by the University of Wisconsin–Madison Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives (OMAI), will bring internationally renowned musical and spoken-word artists from Central America and across the United States to the Wisconsin Historical Society Auditorium from Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 8-10.
First Wave wins state arts award
A top Wisconsin arts honor - the 2009 Governor's Award in Support of the Arts - has been given to the University of Wisconsin–Madison Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives (OMAI), which oversees the First Wave Learning Community.
Domestic partner health insurance information now available
Detailed enrollment information for domestic partner health insurance is now available to UW–Madison faculty and staff.
Public comment invited on proposed UW–Madison heating plant project
A public informational meeting about the proposed rebuilding of the Charter Street Heating Plant at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will include representatives of UW–Madison and an external design team.
UW-Madison hosts campuswide series on future of hip hop in academia
The University of Wisconsin–Madison will host a semester-long fall lecture series based on the scholarship and art of hip hop.
Reception to welcome students of color to campus
The 28th annual Multicultural Orientation Reception (MCOR) will welcome new and continuing students of color back to the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Friday, Sept. 4, at the Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St.
Milestones
Rachel Brenner, Department of Hebrew and Semitic Studies, was named the Max and Frieda Weinstein-Bascom Professor, effective July 1. R. Alta Charo, Law School, will…