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Wisconsin Alumni Association takes UW across the state

March 15, 2007

In the spirit of the Wisconsin Idea, the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) will be in cities statewide this spring educating, entertaining and talking with alumni about the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More

Consumer law clinic offers help, hope to low-income clients

March 15, 2007

The University of Wisconsin–Madison's Consumer Law Clinic provides legal help to low-income victims while serving as a classroom, teaching UW law students through firsthand experience. Read More

‘Cultural activist’ brings spoken word to campus

March 14, 2007

Willie Ney is living proof of the benefits of a multicultural education — an education that includes African-American, African and Central-American sensibilities. Ney’s exposure to unfamiliar people, places, languages and customs ignited a passion for helping to tell the stories of those rarely listened to. As executive director of the Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives, he insists, though, that he’s not an academic. “I’m a cultural activist. My job is to serve as a mediator between cultures, for those who are marginalized. I give them a platform to teach about their history and culture. I’m not an authority — I can’t speak about others’ cultures.” Read More

First ‘Greenbush Day’ celebration planned

March 14, 2007

The first of what organizers hope will become the annual Greenbush Day celebration will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's new Welcome Center, 21 N. Park St. Read More

Wiley launches annual student essay contest

March 12, 2007

What would you tell a new student about life at the University of Wisconsin–Madison? Chancellor John D. Wiley is again asking students to write an essay about their life at the university, with the winner being given the opportunity to address 5,500 new students from the floor of the Kohl Center at the Chancellor's Convocation on Aug. 31. Read More

Update: Chancellor, faculty perspectives on Law School controversy

March 10, 2007

On Friday, March 9, senior faculty of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Law School and UW–Madison Chancellor John D. Wiley issued separate statements that offer both an informed look back at the classroom controversy and fresh ideas on how to reestablish a constructive dialogue and heal damaged relationships. Read More

Vet medicine student publishes award-winning novel

March 8, 2007

Publication of her first novel has been exciting but also stressful for Sara Greenslit, currently in her third year at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. Read More

March 24 speaker to address Katrina response and race

March 7, 2007

Michael Eric Dyson, author of "Come Hell or High Water: Hurricane Katrina and the Color of Disaster," will keynote the second annual "Creating Institutional Change" (CIC) conference March 23-25, at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More

Domestic-partner benefits forum planned for March 13

March 7, 2007

Members of the UW–Madison campus community are invited to a forum designed to provide updates and information on the status of domestic-partner health insurance benefits. Read More

UW researcher and spinoff company to receive MIT technology awards

March 6, 2007

The MIT Club of Wisconsin, a state association for alumni of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is recognizing a University of Wisconsin–Madison influenza researcher and a bioscience spinoff company on Friday at its annual Technology Achievement Awards banquet. Read More

Nelson Institute director announces resignation

March 6, 2007

The director of the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has announced her resignation, effective June 30. Read More

Six UW–Madison faculty receive Kellett Mid-Career Awards

March 5, 2007

Six midcareer University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty have been recognized for their research accomplishments through conferral of Kellett Mid-Career Awards. Read More

Romnes Awards support UW–Madison’s emerging stars

March 5, 2007

Five of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's emerging faculty stars have been named as recipients of the 2007 Romnes Awards. Read More

Speaker series kicks off with athlete Suzy Favor Hamilton

March 2, 2007

Olympic athlete and University of Wisconsin–Madison track star Suzy Favor Hamilton will be the featured speaker at the "Perspectives for Success Breakfast Series" on Wednesday, March 14 at the Memorial Union. Read More

UW-Madison engineer to head DOE fusion energy office

March 1, 2007

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has named a University of Wisconsin–Madison engineering professor to lead its Office of Fusion Energy Science, located within the DOE Office of Science. Read More

Middle-school parents: Start talking before they start drinking

February 28, 2007

On March 7, "Start Talking Before They Start Drinking," a town hall meeting on middle school drinking, will examine Madison's youngest drinkers and what we all can do about this problem. The meeting, hosted by Tom Farley of the Chris Farley Foundation, will examine what we know about early drinking in Dane County, the medical consequences of early alcohol use, and how the entire community can reduce middle school alcohol use. Read More

Honoring Morgridge Center’s 10th anniversary

February 28, 2007

The Morgridge Center for Public Service celebrates 10 years at the University of Wisconsin–Madison this year. In the spirit of recognizing past service efforts at UW–Madison and in the Madison community, 10 notable contributions the Morgridge Center has helped achieve since its inception are highlighted. Read More

Conference will explore UW–Madison’s Cluster Hiring Initiative

February 27, 2007

This Thursday and Friday, March 1-2, scholars from a variety of fields will gather to discuss their collaborations at the second annual Wisconsin Conference on Interdisciplinary Cluster Hiring Case Study. Read More

Literary award granted to political science professor

February 21, 2007

Scott Straus, a political science professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, recently received an "Award for Excellence" in political science and government by the Professional and Scholarly Publishing division of the Association of American Publishers. Read More

Geography professor honored with lifetime achievement award

February 20, 2007

Longtime University of Wisconsin–Madison geographer Waltraud Brinkmann has been selected as the recipient of the 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Climate Specialty Group of the Association of American Geographers. Read More