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Strategic purchasing recommended by administrative excellence teams
New recommendations will provide a new strategic purchasing direction for the UW–Madison and save nearly $14 million over five years, according to estimates by teams working on the Administrative Excellence project.
Celebrate the retirement of University Houses Preschool employee
To show appreciation for her dedication to teaching at University Houses Preschool, a retirement celebration will be hosted honoring Becky Evans’ career.
Sleep apnea associated with higher mortality from cancer
Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), commonly known as sleep apnea, is associated with an increased risk of cancer mortality, according to a new study.
Online library searching just got better
Searching the UW Libraries’ online catalog just got better and easier.
Science communication under the microscope
The process of science is not complete until the results of research are communicated. For a long time and for many researchers, the act of communicating research was geared primarily to other scientists.
Educational games to train middle schoolers’ attention, empathy
Two years ago, at a meeting on science and education, Richard Davidson challenged video game manufacturers to develop games that emphasize kindness and compassion instead of violence and aggression.
Berquam: Violence near campus is unacceptable
University leaders are condemning a serious act of violence that took place early Saturday, May 19 close to the UW–Madison campus.
Students make pitch for real-life advertising experience
Marie Renckens stood before her client, walking through a proposed advertising campaign for a first-of-its-kind pediatric health care tool the client, Marshfield Clinic, is developing.
Conference invites treatment providers to rethink their business model
NIATx, a learning collaborative based at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and the State Associations of Addiction Services (SAAS) are teaming up in New Orleans, June 19-22, for their fifth annual joint conference.
Experts available for media interviews on National Endangered Species Day
These experts can help with media coverages of endangered species.
Finalists announced for dean of School of Human Ecology
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has selected three finalists in its search for dean of the School of Human Ecology.
Share the Moment through social media during commencement weekend
Commencement is one of the most joyous times in the life of UW–Madison students and parents.
Chazen expansion project receives architectural honors
The Chazen Museum of Art expansion project has received recognition this spring from Wisconsin business media and architecture organizations.
Commencement benefits from behind-the-scenes work
Thousands of graduating students will make their way across the commencement stage this weekend, posing for photos, hearing the hoots from family members high up in the Kohl Center seats and beaming with pride.
Five named winners of Classified Employee Recognition Awards
Five members of UW–Madison’s classified staff have been chosen to receive 2012 Classified Employee Recognition Awards.
Parent Program offers new service for Spanish-speaking parents
The Parent Program, in partnership with the Office of Human Resource Development’s Cultural Linguistics Services, is launching a new service for Spanish-speaking parents and family members of UW students. It is now able to translate and respond to e-mail inquiries in Spanish.
Four HR Design teams offer draft recommendations, more engagement sessions set
HR Design teams are looking for feedback on a new round of draft recommendations to develop a new, more effective personnel system for UW–Madison.
2012 graduates: Morgridges will match your gifts
With the help of a generous matching gift challenge from John and Tashia Morgridge, last year’s commencement campaign achieved 10 percent participation from the Class of 2011.