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RISE holds 2nd Annual Leadership Summit & Career Fair
In an effort to connect UW students of color with campus employers, the Recruitment Initiative for Student Employees (RISE) and the Office of Human Resources are hosting the 2nd Annual Leadership Summit & Campus Job Fair Tuesday, March 5, from 5-8 p.m. in the Memorial Union Great Hall.
Law professor works to improve access to legal representation
The number of Wisconsin households facing legal troubles without representation continues to grow in a weakened economy. That, combined with cuts in government services, has left thousands of low-income Wisconsin households without legal services, says Professor Marsha Mansfield of the University of Wisconsin Law School.
Art in the public eye highlights community expression
A public humanities project that began as an effort to help Latino youth express themselves through art has produced a gigantic mural, a moving documentary, and a new Madison youth collective, thanks to a partnership between University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate students and community partner Centro Hispano.
Jane Goodall to keynote Nelson Institute conference in April
World-renowned primatologist and conservationist Jane Goodall, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, will be the keynote speaker at the seventh annual Nelson Institute Earth Day Conference on Monday, April 15, in Madison.
Q&A: Kait blogs about UW from a different perspective
Kait Vosswinkel is a native of West Allis, just outside Milwaukee. But it took several years – and several trips around the world – to find her way back to Wisconsin. As a non-traditional student, she’s using her blog and her Twitter account @KaitTheBadger to explore UW–Madison’s culture from a different perspective.
UW Students invited to shake it for charity this Friday
The fifth annual Wisconsin Dance Marathon this Friday will raise money for the patients and families of American Family Children’s Hospital.
Publication tells how climate change data affect natural resource decisions
A wide array of natural and human systems are feeling the effects of Wisconsin's changing climate. But the state is adapting in a variety of ways to a warmer, wetter climate that is projected to see more frequent droughts, heat waves and heavy rainfalls by mid-century.
Dell computers selected as preferred products
The Administrative Excellence team, in partnership with Purchasing Services, has selected Dell computers — including three laptops and one desktop with an optional monitor — as UW–Madison preferred products.
Analytical trick may accelerate cancer diagnosis
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have found a new way to accelerate a workhorse instrument that identifies proteins. The high-speed technique could help diagnose cancer sooner and point to new drugs for treating a wide range of conditions.
Recent sightings: snowy sculpture
A wet snow falls as students walk past the Maquina water sculpture at Engineering Mall on a recent February day.
UW–Madison will dedicate refurbished Dairy Cattle Center March 9
The public is invited to help welcome the cows back to campus as the University of Wisconsin–Madison dedicates its refurbished Dairy Cattle Center on Saturday, March 9.
Students who recycle can win pizza
Students can win a free slice of Ian’s Pizza on Library Mall Friday while learning about the benefits of recycling.
‘Madison Reads Leopold’ to be held March 2 at Arboretum
As part of the Madison area's celebration of Aldo Leopold Weekend, there will be a free public reading from "A Sand County Almanac" and other Leopold works on Saturday, March 2, at the UW Arboretum Visitor Center. Leopold was the first research director at the Arboretum and was closely involved in its design.
Eight professors receive Kellett Mid-Career Awards
Eight outstanding faculty members at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have been named winners of this year’s Kellett Mid-Career Awards.
Eight professors receive Romnes Faculty Fellowships
Eight promising young UW–Madison faculty have been honored with Romnes Faculty Fellowships.