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Online engineering degree program gets under way
Two dozen engineers began a new degree program last week, and their classrooms could be an office cafeteria, a basement den or even an airport lobby.
Grant to combat mental stress in farm families
Extreme weather and unusually dire economic conditions have produced crisis situations on many northern Midwest family farms, prompting health officials in seven states to launch a federally funded initiative to reduce stress among farm families.
Conference to focus on atmospheric radiation research
The American Meteorological Society and UW–Madison will host a scientific conference later June 28 - July 2 on atmospheric radiation and its impact on global weather and climate patterns.
Cargill scholarship to enhance engineering diversity
Thomas Dinkins, a spring 1999 graduate of Rufus King High School in Milwaukee, has been selected as the first recipient of a new scholarship established by Cargill, Inc., Minneapolis, Minn.
New students get first taste of campus life this week
More than 5,800 students and their parents plan to visit UW–Madison between now and Friday, Aug. 13, during continuous two-day sessions of a summer orientation program for new and transferring students.
Getting oriented with SOAR
Facts about SOAR.
Fraternity fire victims to get housing aid
The Dean of Students Office is offering its help to the students who were residing at the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house, which was heavily damaged by fire early Thursday.
WiscNet names David Lois as executive director
David Lois has been appointed executive director of WiscNet, a nonprofit association and statewide data network that promotes collaboration among schools, colleges and other institutions across the state.
Cuban diplomat to visit campus
Fernando Remirez de Estenoz, the highest-ranking Cuban diplomat in the United States, will visit campus, June 25. The Madison-Camaguey Sister City Association, headed by former Ald. Ricardo A. Gonzalez, is sponsoring his visit to the area.
Video seeks to heal wounds created by Chippewa Flowage
Barbara Borns and Tim Tynan hope a new educational video they have produced about the Chippewa Flowage in northwestern Wisconsin will help heal deep wounds among the Lac Courte Oreilles (LCO) band of Ojibwe Indians.
Research park association honors Wayne McGown
Wayne McGown has received a career achievement award from the Association of University Related Research Parks for “developing one of America’s most innovative research…
New associate dean to coordinate humanities programs
A specialist in Renaissance literature has been named associate dean for the humanities in the College of Letters and Science.
Chancellor celebrates community partnerships
More than 150 people will receive special thanks for their commitment to university and community partnerships today (June 16) from Chancellor David Ward.
Barrows to oversee student affairs
Paul W. Barrows, associate vice chancellor for academic services and campus diversity, has been named the university's chief student affairs officer, Chancellor David Ward announced Monday, June 14.
Historic Bascom elms getting special treatment
A towering stand of American elm trees on Bascom Hill that has survived the ravages of development and Dutch Elm Disease are being rewarded with some preventive medicine.
Retirement association membership swells
More than 600 current and retired university employees have become charter members of the UW–Madison Retirement Association as of the beginning of June, according to Joe Corry, the group's acting executive director.
Bad service doesn’t deter customers, research finds
Customers who get bad service actually may be more likely to return to a business -- if the customer expected poor service in the first place, a UW–Madison researcher has found.
Two faculty named Wisconsin Academy fellows
Two UW–Madison professors and a former mayor of Milwaukee have been named fellows of the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters.
Surplus books, journals on way to Mexico
Some 800 boxes of surplus books, journals and other scholarly materials are on their way to Mexico thanks to the continuing efforts of botany professor emeritus Hugh Iltis and others on campus.
UW-Madison to host genocide conference
Researchers from around the world, members of the Association of Genocide Scholars, will gather at UW–Madison June 13-15 to exchange insights into genocide and develop strategies to combat it at their third annual conference.