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UW-Madison political scientist chosen to observe Australian elections
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
Women’s Philanthropy Council ‘Champion Award’ winners named
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
Cinefest to showcase roots of hip hop through films, performances
The 8th Annual Cinefest Multicultural Film & Performance Festival, to be held Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 8-11, on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus, will showcase films and spoken-word performances that trace the roots of hip hop from the 1970s Bronx to its current global popularity, as well as presenting the passion and poetry of cutting-edge artists currently working in the genre. Read More
Two young researchers win White House science award
Two of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's most promising young faculty members have received the highest national honor bestowed upon scientists in the early stages of their careers. The Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) recognize top junior researchers who have demonstrated exceptional potential and leadership at the frontiers of science. Read More
Speaker to explore environmental justice in Latino communities
Devon Peña, a scholar-activist who has studied social and environmental issues in Mexican-American communities of the West, will give a free public lecture Monday, Nov. 12. Read More
Milestones
Lawrence Berger, assistant professor of Social Work and Institute for Research on Poverty affiliate, was awarded a K-01 Mentored Research Scientist Development award from the… Read More
School of Social Work’s diversity efforts garner YWCA award
When University of Wisconsin–Madison Assistant Professor Tracy Schroepfer joined the School of Social Work's Committee for the Recruitment and Retention of Students of Color (RRSCC) five years ago, those in her field were facing a crucial dilemma. Read More
UW-Madison, College of the Menominee Nation enter historic partnership
Students from the College of the Menominee Nation will have a new and easy path to transfer to the University of Wisconsin–Madison as a result of a historic new partnership agreement between the two institutions. Read More
University Theatre MFA directors journey outside the comfort zone with ‘Yellowman’ and ‘A Nervous Smile’
Two plays dealing with uncomfortable topics, including racial stereotypes, family dysfunction and discrimination against disabled people, mark the University Theatre directorial debuts of Talish Barrow and Sheri Williams-Pannell, second-year University of Wisconsin–Madison MFA directing students. Read More
AAAS honors five UW–Madison members
Five University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty and staff members are among the 471 scientists, engineers, educators and communicators who have been selected as fellows by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The awards are announced in the Oct. 26 issue of Science. Read More
Center offers care option when kids are sick
Chicken Soup, LLC, an innovative child care facility at 3553 University Ave., embodies the qualities of the soup for which it is named. The facility, which is affiliated with UW–Madison’s Office of Family and Childcare Resources, offers services to take care of children who are mildly ill or have a regular child care provider who is unavailable. Read More
Professor’s film on Native American soldiers to air on PBS
Patty Loew, a veteran television journalist and an associate professor of life sciences communication, has long wondered what motivated Native American veterans — including her grandfather — to fight for a country that considered them outsiders. Now, she has produced “Way of the Warrior,” a one-hour documentary that will air nationally on the PBS network in November, to explore these motivations. Read More
Homecoming to launch School of Medicine and Public Health centennial
The formal campus celebration of the School of Medicine and Public Health’s centennial will begin during the Homecoming football game between Wisconsin and Indiana. A special on-field ceremony will introduce the centennial to those in the stadium. Read More
Two to receive CALS distinguished service awards
Biochemist Hector DeLuca and former dean Leo Walsh will receive Distinguished Service Awards from the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at an awards banquet on Thursday, Oct. 25. Read More