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Statement from Chancellor Wiley on Governor Doyle’s budget vetoes

July 19, 2005

I would like to thank Governor Doyle for his efforts today to help the Wisconsin university system through tough budget times. His creativity in helping to find ways to bolster our most critical resources, those of our faculty and our students, has been most welcome.

Promising graduate students to visit campus

July 12, 2005

Meet at least ten new people. That's the charge awaiting nearly 650 undergraduate students attending the 2005 Summer Research Opportunity (SROP) Conference, presented by the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) and hosted this year by the Graduate School.

Independent investigation launched in Paul Barrows matter

June 30, 2005

University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor John D. Wiley and UW System President Kevin Reilly announced today (June 30) that an independent investigation into the allegations concerning Paul Barrows, former vice chancellor for student affairs, will be conducted.

Hong leaving UW–Madison for Arizona State campus

June 13, 2005

Luoluo Hong, dean of students at the UW–Madison, has accepted a position at Arizona State University beginning Aug. 1, Chancellor John. D. Wiley announced today (June 13).

Morgridge Center’s Rouse reflects on service

May 17, 2005

After 38 years of distinguished service to UW–Madison, Mary Rouse will retire at the end of June.

Thornton named new director of Morgridge public service center

April 29, 2005

UW-Madison has named Michael Thornton, a professor of Afro-American Studies, as the new faculty director of the Morgridge Center for Public Service. Thornton, who begins in the half-time role on July 1, replaces Mary Rouse, who is retiring.

Bascom Hall to host student diversity forum, ‘house party’

April 26, 2005

Discussions on campus diversity will be followed by the sounds of MadHatters, Polydream and ComedySportz on the evening of Thursday, April 28, as Bascom Hall plays host to the Plan 2008 Student Forum and "Chancellor Wiley's House Party."

Provost Peter Spear to retire in December

April 4, 2005

UW-Madison Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Peter Spear announced today (April 4) that he plans to retire in December.

An open letter on campus diversity

March 29, 2005

by John D. Wiley, Chancellor

Showcase offers earlier options

March 8, 2005

Early risers will get more out of Showcase 2005, which highlights efforts to improve work, learning and climate on campus.

Baldwin grants fund seven innovative projects

February 23, 2005

From presenting space science to Native Americans in a culturally relevant way to bringing music programs to rural Wisconsin, the Ira and Ineva Reilly Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Endowment has funded seven new projects. All the projects advance the Wisconsin Idea through innovative initiatives and partnerships.

Campus balls aimed at uniting cultures, celebrating art

February 22, 2005

An innovative approach to improving the campus climate is suggested by the Latino Ball at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26, in Memorial Union's Great Hall.

Mentors connect academic staff

January 11, 2005

With close to 16,000 employees and more than 40,000 students at the UW, trying to understand how the university functions may be just as difficult as trying to understand the governance of a city. The Academic Staff Mentoring Program aims to help staff become more familiar with the university, foster connections across departments, and promote professional and personal development.

Policy analyst works to create positive environment

January 11, 2005

It's hard not to be touched by the positive aura that flows around Hazel Symonette, a senior policy analyst in the offices of the Dean of Students and Human Resource Development

New professor tackles diversity through theater

December 11, 2004

Patrick Sims, assistant professor of theatre and drama, is creator of Theatre for Cultural and Social Awareness, an outreach program to address sensitive subjects in the community and/or workplace.

Report reveals issues faced by transfer students

November 16, 2004

UW-Madison is engaged in a multiyear effort to better connect transfer students to the campus in the wake of an extensive review that identified broad themes about their experiences and areas of possible improvement.

Administrator Barrows steps down

November 4, 2004

Paul W. Barrows, vice chancellor for student affairs, announced today (Nov. 4) that he is stepping down from his position, effective immediately. Program areas managed by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs will be reorganized, but will continue to deliver students services efficiently and effectively.

Campus diversity educator wins YWCA Racial Justice Award

October 19, 2004

Seema Kapani, a leader in encouraging respect and understanding at UW–Madison and in the larger community, has received the YWCA's Racial Justice Award for 2004.

Diversity forum to focus on solutions

September 20, 2004

Students, faculty, staff and the community are invited to spend a day - or even a few hours - talking about solutions and identifying the "missing pieces" of UW–Madison's efforts to strengthen diversity and improve campus climate.

Alliance to boost minorities in sciences

September 7, 2004

With a $2.5 million grant from Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Partnerships (LSAMP), a program of National Science Foundation (NSF), UW–Madison will lead an alliance of 21 state colleges and universities that aims to boost the number of underrepresented minorities who receive bachelor's degrees in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) disciplines.