Category Employee News

Van Orman named University Health Services executive director

June 13, 2008

Sarah Van Orman has been selected to lead University Health Services, the campus agency that provides University of Wisconsin–Madison students with health care services, officials announced today (June 13). Read More

New UW Press director named

June 11, 2008

Sheila Leary has been named director of the University of Wisconsin Press, Martin Cadwallader, dean of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Graduate School and vice chancellor for research, has announced. Read More

Project Summer targets employment opportunities for youth with disabilities

June 9, 2008

High schools across the country strive to prepare youth for adulthood, but there are additional challenges for youth with disabilities during this transition. Project Summer, an effort of the Community Inclusion Unit at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Waisman Center, is a three-year research project that focuses on identifying strategies to increase the participation of youth with disabilities in employment and community life. Read More

Statement of Chancellor-designate Biddy Martin on regent confirmation

June 5, 2008

UW-Madison Chancellor-designate Biddy Martin has issued a statement regarding her confirmation by the Board of Regents as the campus's next chief executive. Read More

New fellows join Teaching Academy

June 2, 2008

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Teaching Academy has announced the induction of 12 new members, including four fellows and eight future faculty partners. Read More

Biddy Martin recommended as next chancellor at UW–Madison

May 28, 2008

Biddy (Carolyn A.) Martin sees the challenges facing higher education, but beyond those tests she sees a future rich in opportunity and promise, especially at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More

Summer conference services uphold university ideal

May 27, 2008

With the spring semester coming to a close, the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus prepares for a transition from predominantly undergraduate students to a highly diverse summer population. For University Housing Conference Services Program Director Sharon Seagren, June, July and August are the busiest months of the year. Read More

New exchange program to build bridges between UW and India

May 27, 2008

Although still recovering from jet lag, a group of 15 undergraduate students from India are getting situated in various labs across the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus, where they will spend the summer conducting research. Read More

A voice nearly silenced teaches art of storytelling

May 19, 2008

Moji Olaniyan, an assistant dean in the College of Letters and Science, heads the African Storytelling on Wheels project, which prepares UW–Madison students of African origin to tell stories of their native countries to third-, fourth- and fifth-graders in racially nondiverse elementary schools in eastern and northern Wisconsin. Olaniyan, herself a storyteller, recently regained her voice — and her storytelling — after a bout with voice problems. Read More

Two UW–Madison researchers receive Shaw Awards

May 19, 2008

Innovative research that could help develop drugs to treat disorders such as epilepsy and cardiac arrhythmias, and a novel approach to advancing the understanding of how breast cancer cells lose the ability to respond positively to anti-estrogen therapy won two University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists 2008 Shaw Scientists Awards. Read More

Wisconsin Basecamp offers wilderness experience for new students

May 15, 2008

Incoming freshmen and transfer students are invited to participate in Wisconsin Basecamp, a five-day wilderness excursion preceding students' first semester at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More

Taking a fresh look at employee recruiting

May 15, 2008

The story behind the improbable journey of Adin Palau and his family from Havana, Cuba, to Madison eight years ago is a testament to how persistence, luck, hard work, community involvement and good advice can change lives forever. Read More

‘Dean of financial aid’ celebrates 50 years of service

May 15, 2008

Wally Douma, legendary “dean of financial aid,” is celebrating 50 years of service to UW–Madison. Read More

Chancellor Wiley’s message on the earthquake tragedy in China

May 15, 2008

As the UW–Madison community grows more globally interconnected each year, tragedies such as the devastating earthquake that struck southwest China this week are felt here on a more deeply personal level. My heartfelt condolences go out to colleagues, students, alumni and friends from China who are coping directly with the trauma and uncertainly of this unfolding disaster. Read More

Symposium marks a decade of big strides in teaching, learning

May 13, 2008

If a University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate were to return to campus today after a ten-year absence, the first impression would be striking: A building boom has altered the landscape with glimmering new buildings and additions, while another wave of construction busily charges ahead. Read More

Category Employee News

Van Orman named University Health Services executive director

New UW Press director named

Project Summer targets employment opportunities for youth with disabilities

Statement of Chancellor-designate Biddy Martin on regent confirmation

New fellows join Teaching Academy

Biddy Martin recommended as next chancellor at UW–Madison

Summer conference services uphold university ideal

New exchange program to build bridges between UW and India

A voice nearly silenced teaches art of storytelling

Two UW–Madison researchers receive Shaw Awards

Wisconsin Basecamp offers wilderness experience for new students

Taking a fresh look at employee recruiting

‘Dean of financial aid’ celebrates 50 years of service

Chancellor Wiley’s message on the earthquake tragedy in China

Symposium marks a decade of big strides in teaching, learning

Photo: Gary Sandefur’s public reception, May 12, 2008

Professor wins inaugural Schuster Prize

Four finalists named for UW–Madison chancellor

Milestones

Biocore program turns 40