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Milestones
Larry Bank, professor, civil and environmental engineering, has received the Richard R. Torrens Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers. The award honors… Read More
New group works to protect UW’s natural areas
Glenda Denniston has always loved spending time in the natural areas of campus, whether she is bird watching, tracking coyotes or simply strolling on a forest path. Now, on a sunny, crisp morning in November, she is hard at work on a restoration project, working to replant and restore damaged areas of Bill's Woods, just west of Picnic Point. Read More
News In Brief
COMMUNITY Pay hikes will be on next checks Faculty and academic staff should see a recently approved pay increase on paychecks dated… Read More
WSUM station manager ready to fill airtime
'Crazy,' is how Dave Black describes the university's long, tortured road toward broadcast radio - and his own eight-year run as general manager and prime mover behind the new signal. Read More
Recent Sightings
Feasting on tradition Chinese graduate students Guangming Li, right, and spouse Baiyan Dong, second from right, enjoy Thanksgiving at the… Read More
Athletics in compliance
The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights has confirmed that the university's intercollegiate athletics program has achieved Title IX compliance. Read More
WAA hosts international student graduation celebration
Graduating international and exchange students can begin their farewells to the University of Wisconsin–Madison at a special reception at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 5, in the Ameritech Lounge of the Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St. Read More
Health service offers stress reduction resources
With final exams scheduled to begin Sunday, Dec. 16, the workload for many UW–Madison students is steadily increasing. Added stress, anxiety and pressure frequently accompany the final round of tests, research papers and presentations. Read More
UW-Madison selects Knetter as School of Business dean
UW-Madison has selected Michael Knetter as the new dean of the School of Business, Chancellor John Wiley announced Monday, Nov. 26. Read More
Scientists go to school for Family Science Night
Representatives from UW–Madison, Madison Gas & Electric Co. and Kraft/Oscar Mayer will share their expertise and excitement about science with students and families at Mendota Elementary, 4002 School Road, Tuesday, Nov. 27, from 6-8 p.m. Read More
Stuff that stocking with campus gifts
The holidays are getting closer while the shopping crowds are growing precariously larger. Why not avoid the mad rush for the mall and do all your shopping on campus? Read More
Lectures examine Afghan history, culture
The last two community lectures on the history and culture of Afghanistan and the surrounding region will be presented by faculty at Dane County public libraries. Read More
Forest management may mitigate global warming
A new study suggests that forest management may be used to restrain the increase of atmospheric carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas. Read More
Wiley: Help implement strategic plan
Chancellor John Wiley is asking the university community to help implement a new strategic plan meant to guide the university to a new level of greatness. Read More
Summit features economic forecaster
The UW System-sponsored Wisconsin Economic Summit II scheduled Nov. 26-27 in Milwaukee features keynote speaker Daniel Burrus, one of the world's leading technology forecasters. Read More
Robinson, Horowitz to discuss slavery reparations
The pros and cons of paying reparations for slavery in the United States will be the focus of the two guest speakers scheduled in coming weeks at the university. Read More
Participants ‘SEED’ diversity on campus
A program for campus faculty and staff is a national model for developing more inclusive curricula, teaching methods and school climate. Read More
Collection features contemporary visuals
Contemporary art from the Marshall Erdman and Associates collection will be on display Nov. 21-Jan. 6 in Brittingham Galleries VI and VII, Elvehjem Museum of Art. Read More
Emerson quartet to perform
The Emerson String Quartet will perform at the Wisconsin Union Theater Friday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. Read More
Klein technique expert in residence
Barbara Mahler, dancer/choreographer and expert in the Klein Technique, will be on campus as guest artist-in-residence at the Dance Program Nov. 26-Dec. 1. Read More