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Chancellor search committee receives its charge

January 30, 2008

An ambitious, international and thoroughgoing search for the next chancellor is under way, with an eye toward having the campus’s next chief executive appointed by June. Read More

Visiting artist to connect art students to the real world

January 25, 2008

University art students, who have yet to confront with the harsh realities of making it as a professional artist, have much to learn from those who have walked the line between the proverbial "starving artist" and making a good living in art. Read More

Theatre auditions attract national producers, hopeful actors, techies

January 25, 2008

Theatre producers from around the country will audition actors, singers, dancers, designers, technicians and managers at the 32nd annual Theatre Auditions set for Feb. 9 at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Memorial Union. Read More

Students nominated for chancellor search

January 23, 2008

The Associated Students of Madison has nominated two current students to serve on the search and screen committee that will help identify the next chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More

Undergrad Quinlan wins Martin Luther King Humanitarian Award

January 18, 2008

City of Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz and Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk today announced the recipients of their respective annual awards honoring community members who reflect the values of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Read More

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service: A day on, not a day off

January 17, 2008

The Office of State Employment Relations is encouraging all state employees to consider January 21, 2008 — a holiday celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. — as "a day on, not a day off," by taking part in volunteer efforts in their home communities. Read More

UW-Madison chancellor search committee named

January 14, 2008

University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today appointed a 23-member search committee to help identify a new chancellor for the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Chancellor John D. Wiley announced that he will step down in September 2008 after leading the institution since 2001. Read More

Students invited to apply for role in new chancellor search

January 8, 2008

The Associated Students of Madison is accepting applications for students interested in serving on the search and screen committee that will help select the next chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More

Five finalists named for director of Administrative Legal Services

December 20, 2007

Chancellor John D. Wiley announced today (Dec. 20, 2007) that five finalists have been selected for director of Administrative Legal Services (ALS) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More

Engineer James Dumesic named to ‘Scientific American 50’

December 17, 2007

James Dumesic, Chemical and Biological Engineering Steenbock Professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has received a 2007 Scientific American "SciAm 50" award for his innovative alternative fuels research. Read More

Two finalists named for environmental institute post

December 13, 2007

Two finalists have been named for the director of the Gaylord Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Provost Patrick Farrell announced today. Read More

Greener pastures: Dairy science reverses history with enrollment surge

December 12, 2007

Since enrolling 189 undergraduate students in 1982, dairy science has seen a steady decline in popularity. But the program is gorwing again now after retooling its cirriculum and its approach to student recruitment. Read More

John D. Wiley to step down as UW–Madison chancellor

December 7, 2007

Chancellor John D. Wiley, who has earned a reputation as a campus builder and a farsighted leader since becoming the University of Wisconsin–Madison's chief executive in 2001, announced today that he will step down in September 2008. Read More

Milestones

December 5, 2007

Baha Balantekin, Eugene P. Wigner Professor of Physics, has been elected to the Executive Board of the American Physical Society (APS). Mary Behan was named… Read More

Katen-Bahensky named president and CEO of UW Hospital and Clinics

December 5, 2007

Donna Katen-Bahensky, CEO at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and senior associate vice president for medical affairs at University of Iowa Health Care since 2002, has been named president and CEO of University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. She will join the hospital effective Feb. 4, 2008. Read More

Next vice provost for diversity and climate candidate to visit Dec. 4-5

December 3, 2007

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has announced campus visits for three finalists for the position of vice provost for diversity and climate. Read More

Van Kekerix named interim dean for Division of Continuing Studies

November 26, 2007

Marv Van Kekerix, provost and vice chancellor of University of Wisconsin-Extension will fill the role of interim vice provost for livelong learning and dean of UW–Madison's Division of Continuing Studies. Read More

UW-Madison political scientist chosen to observe Australian elections

November 14, 2007

Kenneth Mayer, a University of Wisconsin–Madison political scientist, will travel to Australia as part of an international delegation observing that nation's federal elections on Saturday, Nov. 24. Read More

With a $900 million investment, UW–Madison steps up in research rankings

November 8, 2007

Across all academic fields, the UW–Madison now conducts more than $900 million worth of research annually, according to new statistics released by the National Science Foundation. Read More

Women’s Philanthropy Council ‘Champion Award’ winners named

November 8, 2007

Jennifer Sheridan, executive and research director of the Women in Science and Engineering Leadership Institute, and Richard L. Barrows, emeritus professor of Agricultural and Applied Economics and former associate dean for Student Academic Affairs, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, are the winners of Champion Awards, presented by the Women's Philanthropy Council of the University of Wisconsin Foundation. Read More