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The Bucky Challenge: Connect with UW–Madison, help students
Here’s a challenge that’s easy to undertake: connect with the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the Wisconsin Alumni Association, or both, on Twitter and Facebook and help students. Read More
New employee to help implement diversity strategy
Eric G. Williams has joined the Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity and Climate, where he is expected to play a critical role in helping the university drive a cohesive, integrated diversity agenda. Read More
The Bucky Challenge: Connect with UW–Madison, help students
Here’s a challenge that’s easy to undertake: connect with the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the Wisconsin Alumni Association, or both, on Twitter and Facebook and help students. Read More
Welcome the Wards on Sept. 21
The campus community will have an opportunity to extend a welcome back to Interim Chancellor David Ward and his wife, Judith, on Wednesday, Sept. 21 in the Main Lounge of the Memorial Union. Read More
Buss, UW–Madison’s second veterinary dean, to retire
Three decades of academic leadership is not how a farm boy from Minnesota imagined his career unfolding. Read More
UW Law School expands pro bono opportunities for students
Pro bono work performed by attorneys as a service for the public good has a long tradition in American law. Read More
Interim chancellor’s memo to lawmakers regarding proposed fetal tissue ban
Here is the text of a memo sent by UW–Madison Interim Chancellor David Ward to all members of the state Legislature regarding a bill that would ban the acquisition and use of fetal tissue in scientific research. Read More
Affirmative action debate moved to Union South to accommodate interest
The location of a debate scheduled for tonight (Tuesday, Sept. 13) focusing on affirmative action and higher education has been moved due to anticipated heavy interest in the topic. Read More
UW–Madison responds to attacks on diversity efforts
The 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. Read More
Special exhibitions mark opening of Chazen Museum’s new building
The 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. Read More
Complicated classroom coordination
Every 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. Read More
Family Photo Day benefits campus child care
Family Photo Day has been scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 18, and Sunday, Oct. 2, by the Office of Child Care and Family Resources. Read More
New La Follette School of Public Affairs director named
Thomas DeLeire is the new director of the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s La Follette School of Public Affairs. Read More
UW–Madison among top 10 public universities in 2012 U.S. News rankings
The 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. Read More
Go Big Read launches third year of common-reading program
"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. Read More
Before social media, there was Pamela O’Donnell
Pamela 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. Read More
Text versions of comment cards from Pamela O’Donnell story
The 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. Read More
Recent sightings: Engaging new students
With the new academic semester already rocking along, hundreds of undergraduates mixed and mingled while enjoying free food, live music and a host of… Read More
Study: Wisconsinites have mixed views on ethanol
A 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. Read More
Study reveals critical similarity between two types of do-it-all stem cells
Ever 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. Read More