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Pianist to open theater concert series Since his triumph as winner of the 1970 International Chopin Competition in Warsaw, pianist Garrick Ohlsson has… Read More
Program: Biking and bonding in battle against breast cancer
Researchers at the Medical School's HealthEmotions Research Institute have zeroed in on a program that can help women dealing with breast cancer get through what may be the worst times of their lives. Read More
New council set up for staff
A recent innovation on campus will give classified employees without union representation a voice in university decision-making. Read More
Events bulletin
Learning Graduate School Seminar Series The Graduate School announces fall training opportunities on a variety of topics related to the research… Read More
For the record
Policies and Procedures Notice to All Employees Regarding the Jeanne Clery Act Annual Security Report and Information Required by the Drug Free Schools and… Read More
Science historian shares expertise in class, on roof
Let's create some business cards for David Lindberg, with a tip of the hat to a classic TV show: Have history of science, will share. Have shingles, will roof. Have wood, will saw. Read More
Milestones
Milestones covers awards, honors and major publications by faculty and staff. Send your items to Wisconsin Week, 19 Bascom Hall, or e-mail:… Read More
Newsmakers
(Every week faculty and staff from across campus are featured or cited in newspapers, magazines, broadcasts and other media from around the… Read More
News in brief
LEADERSHIP Chancellor search yields 43 candidates Forty-three individuals have submitted applications to the Chancellor Search and Screen Committee, according to… Read More
String of awards spotlight top pharmacy faculty
In pharmacy circles, winning a Distinguished Pharmacy Educator Award from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy is more than just a great honor. Landing the 'Crystal Owl,' as it's known, is considered the equivalent of winning the Nobel Prize, an Academy Award or the Lombardi Trophy. Read More
Faculty promotions
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences From assistant professor to associate professor: Allen, Caitilyn, Plant Pathology; Jiming, Jiang, Horticulture; Mathews, Nancy, Wildlife Ecology. Read More
Recent sightings
These weather eyes never blink Satellite dishes and a dome-shaped satellite tracking antenna are silhouetted against the sky. The equipment… Read More
Roundtable organizers seek to renew interest
Organizers hope a revised University Roundtable, with a lower cost buffet lunch, new location and different day, will create renewed interest in the program. Read More
New tenured faculty
School of Business Gerhart, Barry A., Professor College of Engineering Eom, Chang-Beom, Materials Science and Engineering, Professor; Peercy, Paul, Materials… Read More
New Tenure-Track Faculty
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Karthikeyan, K.G., Biological Systems Engineering; Butcher, Samuel E., Biochemistry; Wattiaux, Michel A., Dairy Science; Lan, Que, Entomology;… Read More
Ward to staff: Get involved
Chancellor David Ward is encouraging academic staff to get involved in the university. In a memo to deans, directors, department chairs and faculty, Ward outlines the university's shared governance system and urges academic staff to take part in boards, committees and the Academic Staff Assembly. Read More
Rolnick to be guest artist
Composer and performer Neil Rolnick will teach, perform and produce a technology-mediated performance during a two-week residency at the university beginning Monday, Oct. 2. Read More
University Theatre to explore identity issues
Beginning with 'Spring Awakening,' the University Theatre will take an unofficial, highly eclectic look at issues of identity. Read More