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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Pesticide Policy In accordance with the university’s stormwater permit and Pesticide Use Policy, pesticide applicators are to notify…
Events Bulletin
LEARNING Approach to Inflammation Tuesday, April 9, 7-8 p.m. Instructor: Dr. David Rakel, board certified in holistic medicine and family medicine.
Annual Alumni University hosted at UW–Madison
This summer's annual Wisconsin Alumni Lifelong Learning, a partnership between the Wisconsin Alumni Association and the Division of Continuing Studies, provides an opportunity to experience college and life -- without the exams and papers.
Position Vacancy Listings
Administrative 041712: Assistant Dean (L) L&S / Administration:Student Academic Affairs (100). Apply by May 3. Clinical / Health Sciences 041814: Psychologist…
Fairchild Lecture to focus on Wisconsin Democratic Party
The Thomas E. Fairchild Lecture Friday, April 19, addresses 'Revitalization of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin in the Mid-20th Century.'
Veterinary conference examines animal shelter issues
Sick, itchy or poorly behaved animals are less likely to find or keep a home. To improve the chances for cats and dogs in the shelter environment, the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, in cooperation with the Wisconsin Federated Humane Societies, is sponsoring a Conference on Health Care and Animal Behavior in the Shelter Environment April 7-8 in Madison.
WAA picks trivia winners
Alumni from Green Bay and Chicago are the winners of the online March Madness trivia contest.
Who’s afraid of Virginia Woolf’s sister?
Poet Allison Funk explores the intricate family relationships of painter Vanessa Bell, sister of writer Virginia Woolf, in the latest chapbook released by Parallel Press.
Practicing pain relief
Debra Gordon, a senior clinical nurse specialist, and her campus colleagues are dedicated to managing pain.
Popular photographs now online
Portions of the Wisconsin Historical Society's photographic images, which range from mid-19th century daguerreotypes to early 21st century digital files, are now available on the Web.
Take your medicine, safely
Nurses at UW Hospital and Clinics have the latest technology for administering medications literally in the palm of their hands. The hospital has equipped nurses on its inpatient oncology unit with handheld computers that scan bar codes to verify all aspects of medication administration.
Class offers scoop on ice cream
While many faculty, staff and students are on Spring Break this week, others from across North America have come to get the inside scoop on how to make ice cream.
Expert on race and identity to speak
Kwame Anthony Appiah, professor of Afro-American studies and philosophy at Harvard, will give the free public talk 'Race, Gender and Individuality' April 4.
Library’s electronic delivery proves popular
A Library System service that delivers electronic copies of print journal articles directly to researchers' desktops is off to a fast start. Library Express is available to all faculty, academic and classified staff, and graduate students.
Institute plans effort to boost women in science
With the help of the National Science Foundation, the university has established WISELI as a 'living laboratory' for gender equity. The institute serves as a catalyst for initiatives intended to enhance the advancement of women in science and to measure the success of such efforts.
Budget hearing March 26
The Senate Biennial Budget Committee will complete its series of statewide budget hearings Tuesday, March 26, at UW–Madison from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Tripp Commons at the Memorial Union.
Chancellor’s statement on budget impact
Chancellor John Wiley appeared March 26 before the Senate Biennial Budget Committee, which held a public hearing on the state budget adjustment bill in Tripp Commons, Memorial Union. Here is his written statement.
Impact of Assembly-approved budget cuts
Here is a summary of actions that would need to be taken to address a proposed $40.5 million reduction in UW–Madison's budget.
Wiley outlines impact of cuts
At a legislative hearing, Chancellor John Wiley outlined a wide range of consequences for university education and research if lawmakers fail to stick with the governor's budget adjustment plan.
Holocaust historian visits
Christopher R. Browning, Frank Porter Graham Professor of History University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, will visit April 1-3 to deliver the George L. Mosse lectures.