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Finalists advance in search for vice chancellor for university relations

May 13, 2009

Three finalists have been selected in the University of Wisconsin–Madison's search for a vice chancellor for university relations. They are: Read More

Canceled: Film documents African American experience on campus

May 12, 2009

A student-produced documentary film, "Like Touching A Hot Stove," which provides a window into student life for African Americans at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, is set to premiere on Tuesday, May 12. Read More

Music professor to be honored at gala

May 12, 2009

A University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Music professor will be honored with one of four awards presented at the 2009 Wisconsin History Makers Gala on Wednesday, May 27, at Milwaukee's Pfister Hotel. Read More

Chancellor Biddy Martin’s statement on state fiscal situation

May 7, 2009

“Today, Governor Doyle announced more cuts in the state budget in light of this week’s figures, which show an additional $1.5 billion shortfall. He said… Read More

Milestones

May 6, 2009

Sean Carroll, Department of Genetics, was named the Allan Wilson Professor of Molecular Biology. Erik Carter, Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education, has received… Read More

Hildebrand named special assistant to UW–Madison vice chancellor

May 1, 2009

Scott Hildebrand, senior executive assistant to the chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, has been chosen as special assistant to Darrell Bazzell, vice chancellor for administration at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More

UW-Madison researcher wins Hartwell Foundation Award

April 30, 2009

The Hartwell Foundation has named Laura J. Knoll, associate professor in the Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, one of 12 winners of its 2008 Hartwell Individual Biomedical Research Awards. Read More

UW-Madison recommends against nonessential travel to Mexico

April 29, 2009

Chancellor Biddy Martin has endorsed recommendations of the campus International Emergency Response Committee (IERC), advising against all university travel to Mexico until further notice. This is in alignment with the travel warning issued on April 27 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read More

UW-Madison physicist elected to National Academy of Sciences

April 28, 2009

Susan N. Coppersmith, a University of Wisconsin–Madison professor of physics, was elected to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences today (April 28), in recognition of her "distinguished and continuing achievements in original research." Read More

WAA honors food science professor with Outreach Excellence Award

April 27, 2009

The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) has selected University of Wisconsin–Madison food science professor Richard Hartel as the 2009 recipient of the Ken and Linda Ciriacks Alumni Outreach Excellence Award. Read More

Reaccreditation project culminates in site visit

April 24, 2009

A two-year reaccreditation project that provided vision and dimension to the university’s strategic planning for the coming decade is reaching its culmination. Read More

Five classified staff members recognized with ‘09 awards

April 23, 2009

Five members of the classified staff will be honored with Classified Employee Recognition Awards during a ceremony on Wednesday, April 29. Read More

Chancellor Martin statement on ASM endorsement of Madison Initiative

April 22, 2009

The Associated Students of Madison Student Council voted 17–1, with 3 abstentions, on Wednesday, April 22 to endorse and support Chancellor Biddy Martin’s proposal for the Madison Initiative for Undergraduates. Read More

Four UW–Madison scholars recognized by AAAS

April 22, 2009

The American Academy of Arts and Sciences elected four University of Wisconsin–Madison scholars to its 2009 class of fellows. Read More

Student Personnel Association honors nine for service, dedication

April 22, 2009

The Student Personnel Association honored nine university staff members at its Outstanding Achievement Awards luncheon on April 15. Read More

UWPD honors 17 with awards

April 22, 2009

The UW Police Department has honored the 17 members of the university’s Crisis Communication Committee with Chief’s Awards for their efforts to improve the way the campus communicates with the university community during a crisis, enhancing the safety of employees and students. Read More

Letters and Science announces awards

April 22, 2009

Gary Sandefur, dean of the College of Letters and Science, has announced the winners of the 2008–09 College of Letters and Science Academic Staff Excellence Awards, Advising Awards and Classified Staff Excellence Awards. Read More

Review begins for pharmacy dean

April 22, 2009

A review is under way for School of Pharmacy Dean Jeanette Roberts. Read More

Library and Information Studies director announces retirement

April 22, 2009

Louise Robbins, longtime director of the School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS), has announced that she will retire in August. Read More

Participate in implementing the IT Strategic PlanFramework

April 22, 2009

Shortly after the publication of the new Campus Strategic Framework, Ron Kraemer, CIO and vice provost for information technology, released a draft of the IT Strategic Plan Framework. The plan highlights approximately 25 strategic priorities for improving campus IT services and infrastructure. Read More