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UW–Madison responds to attacks on diversity efforts
September 13, 2011The University of Wisconsin–Madison strongly reaffirms its commitment to the value of enrolling a highly diverse student body, which creates a vibrant academic community as well as alumni who are fully engaged in the global marketplace.
Special exhibitions mark opening of Chazen Museum’s new building
September 13, 2011The Chazen Museum of Art will celebrate the opening of its new 86,000-square-foot building and its expanded role as a hub for the arts on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus and a leading cultural resource for the region on Oct. 22.
Complicated classroom coordination
September 13, 2011Every day, thousands of students hurry across campus, heading to this classroom or that laboratory. Karen Hanson of Enrollment Management reveals the details behind the coordination required to arrange classroom space effectively.
Family Photo Day benefits campus child care
September 13, 2011Family Photo Day has been scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 18, and Sunday, Oct. 2, by the Office of Child Care and Family Resources.
New La Follette School of Public Affairs director named
September 13, 2011Thomas DeLeire is the new director of the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s La Follette School of Public Affairs.
UW–Madison among top 10 public universities in 2012 U.S. News rankings
September 13, 2011The University of Wisconsin–Madison ranked 10th among public institutions in rankings released today (Sept. 13) in U.S. News & World Report’s 2012 edition of America’s Best Colleges.
Go Big Read launches third year of common-reading program
September 13, 2011"Enrique's Journey" is the selection for this year's Go Big Read, and discussions and events related to the book will be held all year.
Before social media, there was Pamela O’Donnell
September 13, 2011Pamela O’Donnell has transformed what could have been an out-of-the-way bulletin board on the first floor of College Library into an essential stop for many of the library’s thousands of visitors each year.
Text versions of comment cards from Pamela O’Donnell story
September 13, 2011The follow is a transcript of the sample comments and responses shown in images of comment cards used in the profile of Collge Library librarian Pamela O’Donnell.
Recent sightings: Engaging new students
September 12, 2011With the new academic semester already rocking along, hundreds of undergraduates mixed and mingled while enjoying free food, live music and a host of…
Study: Wisconsinites have mixed views on ethanol
September 12, 2011A majority of Wisconsinites support the use of ethanol blends if it keeps dollars and jobs in the United States and reduces air pollution, according to a new study by University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers.
Study reveals critical similarity between two types of do-it-all stem cells
September 11, 2011Ever since human induced pluripotent stem cells were first derived in 2007, scientists have wondered whether they were functionally equivalent to embryonic stem cells, which are sourced in early stage embryos.
Update: Phone service restored to Bascom Hill
September 9, 2011Phone service to most or all of Bascom Hall, North Hall, South Hall and possibly other nearby buildings will be unavailable beginning the evening of Friday, Sept. 9. The outage will last through the weekend.
NSF renews, expands mission of UW–Madison materials research center
September 9, 2011With $18 million over six years, the National Science Foundation is expanding the mission of one of the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s most prolific and prestigious interdisciplinary research centers.
Police offer tips for Badger football fans
September 9, 2011UW-Madison police are offering Badger football fans attending Wisconsin's game against Oregon State on Saturday, Sept. 10 a number of tips to make their game-day experience more enjoyable.
UW–Madison remembers Sept. 11 attacks 10 years later
September 9, 2011Nearly 10 years ago, thousands of University of Wisconsin–Madison students, faculty, staff and community members hungry for a connection to the devastation on the East Coast packed Library Mall in the heart of campus for a vigil to commemorate the Sept. 11 terror attacks.
UW–Madison center hosts statewide online book club
September 9, 2011The Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will assume an administrative role of Read On Wisconsin, the statewide online book club for Wisconsin students and educators now in its seventh year.
Mobile UW: New and improved
September 8, 2011Mobile UW from the University of Wisconsin–Madison is getting its first major upgrade.
Campus aims to increase alcohol safety with new ‘BASICS’ sanction, emergency action guidelines
September 8, 2011Starting this fall, University of Wisconsin–Madison students who commit alcohol-related violations of university policy will likely be required to take a class called BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students) as part of the disciplinary process, according to Dean of Students Lori Berquam.
UW–Madison receives European Union grant for center
September 8, 2011The European Union Center of Excellence (EUCE) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has received a grant for 300,000 euros (ca. $430,000) from the European Commission in Brussels, renewing its funding through 2014.