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WARF appoints Tong to board presidency
Business leader Peter Tong has been appointed the new president of the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) board of trustees. Tong, who was appointed May 9, succeeds John W. Rowe, who will remain a member of the board.
Camp Randall commencement celebrates old and new traditions
As the University of Wisconsin–Madison celebrated its first outdoor commencement in 25 years, the weather was perfect: sunny, with just enough breeze to lift a few illicit beach balls over the heads of the graduates.
Journalism scholarship established in honor of David and Elliott Maraniss
The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Journalism is pleased to announce the creation of a graduate student scholarship fund in honor of David and Elliott Maraniss.
Recent sighting: Crafty caps
After picking up their caps and gowns from the University Book Store, soon-to-be graduates of the University of Wisconsin–Madison decorate their mortarboards with glitter, painted Motion W logos and other personal touches during a craft-table session on May 15, 2014. For the first time in more than two decades, UW–Madison's spring commencement ceremony will be held outdoors at Camp Randall Stadium for approximately 5,400 bachelor's and master's degree candidates on May 17.
Recent Sightings: Here’s the scoop …
Richard Slaughter, director of the Geology Museum, and UW–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank were among the many volunteer administrators on hand to serve Babcock Dairy ice cream during the annual Employment Recognition Ice Cream Social.
Video: Uncommon unrainbow brings dash of color to sky
It’s a rainbow. It’s a sun dog. No, it’s a fire rainbow, which isn’t actually a rainbow at all.
Veteran Services and Military Assistance Center opens at UW–Madison
Student veterans and active-duty military members at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have a new resource to aid them to access state and federal benefits.
The color of blood: Pigment helps stage symbiosis in squid
The small but charismatic Hawaiian bobtail squid is known for its predator-fooling light organ.
State Street Mall construction begins Monday
The State Street-Library Mall construction project will get underway starting Monday, May 19, with the goal of providing an exciting new look to the area where the city meets the campus.
Teaching and Learning Symposium focuses on transforming education
The 2014 Teaching & Learning Symposium, a two-day event taking place May 19-20 at Union South, will focus on “Transforming Education” as this year’s theme.
Teaching and Learning innovation award winners named
Two teams have been selected to receive the inaugural UW–Madison Teaching and Learning Innovation Awards for their work to promote educational innovation on campus.
Study shows tropical cyclone intensity shifting poleward
The latitude at which tropical cyclones reach their greatest intensity is gradually shifting from the tropics toward the poles at rates of about 33 to 39 miles per decade, according to a study published today (May 14, 2014) in the journal Nature.
Chazen Museum of Art receives gift of 67 Jim Dine artworks
An extraordinary gift from Jim Dine, one of country's most significant artists, will be on view at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Chazen Museum of Art from May 16-Aug. 17.
New undergraduate Sustainability Certificate launching
A new certificate in sustainability will be available to undergraduates at the University of Wisconsin–Madison beginning this fall.
Possible futures for the Yahara Watershed to be unveiled at public event
The Yahara Watershed is a unique and vibrant part of south-central Wisconsin. It is home to the state capital, 370,000 people, 170,000 acres of productive farmland, and four beloved lakes - Mendota, Monona, Waubesa and Kegonsa.
Podcast/slideshow: A new graphic look for the 2014 Commencement flags
Emily Adams and Mali Mrozinski are graduate students studying design in the School of Human Ecology. Emily is studying textile design. She has a background in fine art printmaking. Mali is also studying textiles but with a focus towards garment and sculpture. Her background is also in the fine arts, in painting. The two were commissioned by the Chancellor’s office to redesign the commencement flags for each of the twelve schools and colleges.
Research finds genetic differential in stress response
Genetics play a role in whether stress makes people depressed and in how quickly they recover, new research on the effects of the 9/11 terrorist bombing finds.
Bus-pass fee to remain the same; parking rates go up
Transportation Services has announced its rate structures for next year, maintaining the current $24 employee bus pass fee and raising parking rates.
Media advisory/Spring Commencement coverage
5/12/14TO: Media representativesFROM: Susannah Brooks, 608-262-3846, srbrooks2@wisc.eduRE: MEDIA ADVISORY/SPRING COMMENCEMENT COVERAGE The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s spring commencement ceremonies will be held Friday…
Mackie to receive highest honor in medical physics
Thomas "Rock" Mackie, director of medical engineering at the Morgridge Institute for Research, will receive the highest honor in the field of medical physics for his far-reaching contributions to medical imaging.