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Employee update: Testing exemption for vaccinated people and more

March 17, 2021

Employees and students who are fully vaccinated will no longer be required to participate in routine on-campus testing. The MyUHS portal at University Health Services is now the place to check your vaccine eligibility and find vaccination appointments on campus. Read More

Student to student: Celebrating Women’s History Month

March 17, 2021

“It is important to take this time throughout the month to recognize women who have gone without recognition in history, but also to recognize women who are making history in the present,” said senior Emily Ravet. Read More

Study finds link between climate change and longer ‘dead zones’ in lakes

March 17, 2021

According to the study by UW researchers, warm summer weather is the main driver behind longer periods of anoxia, or oxygen-starved water, in Lake Mendota. Read More

Spring of Deception

March 16, 2021

We found out this week why March is sometimes called the Spring of Deception in Wisconsin. After a burst of summery temperatures, a couple inches of snow fell on Madison on Monday. Read More

UW-Madison seeks input on Library Mall redevelopment project 

March 16, 2021

Whether in times of celebration or protest, Library Mall has long been a place where the community and university have come together to be heard. Read More

Veteran finds hope for her dog, others, in melanoma treatment study

March 16, 2021

“The fact that he would not only be receiving some of the best, most advanced treatment options, he would be a part of something so much bigger for future fur friends, humans, and in support of my brothers and sisters in arms, our purpose was clear,” she says. Read More

New process to check on COVID-19 vaccine eligibility and schedule appointments at UHS

March 16, 2021

This week, University Health Services is expanding COVID-19 vaccination appointments to all non-student employees working in person. Rather than receiving an email, the MyUHS portal will replace emails for accessing eligibility information and appointment options. Read More

COVID questions: Long haulers, travel guidance

March 15, 2021

Why do some people continue to experience symptoms after recovering from COVID-19? Can my family travel to Florida? Read More

Stories of life-changing treatment at UW Health

March 12, 2021

One patient was the first in Wisconsin to receive a double-lung transplant after COVID-19. Another had a brain tumor successfully removed after a poor prognosis. Read More

Meet the people who make Safer Badgers work, part five

March 12, 2021

“Things are always changing. And as a student, I know how this feels,” Greta says. “I’m here to help people understand the policies and procedures in a way they can understand.” Read More

Online field trips bring science across Wisconsin

March 12, 2021

The pandemic’s limitations have presented new opportunities for expanding and engaging schools that would not be able to come to campus in person due to distance or other factors. Read More

Division of the Arts announces two artists-in-residence for the 2021-22 academic year

March 11, 2021

Saxophonist Arun Luthra is an American musician of Indian heritage. Judy Frater, living in India for 30 years, co-founded KalaRaksha Trust and Museum. Read More

Vacation carryover deadline extended to Oct. 9

March 11, 2021

The university wants to ensure that employees have sufficient time to use their vacation hours and will not end up losing this earned time. Read More

Employee update: Spring travel guidance, health and safety, vaccine update

March 10, 2021

Students and employees are strongly encouraged to avoid recreational travel this spring to prevent contracting and spreading COVID-19. Read More

Student to student: The COVID talk with your roommate

March 10, 2021

Sometimes the most difficult part is when roommates all do remote learning in one place. “We have to be considerate of each other in the event someone needs to take an exam or hold a meeting.” Read More

Despite pandemic, state and UW employees raise millions for charities

March 9, 2021

Partners in Giving announced 4,500 state, University and UW Health employees pledged over $2.1 million during the 2020 Stronger, Together campaign. A symbolic check for that amount was presented to 11 umbrella charities and the 520 member charities they represent. Read More