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Inspired by mom’s illness, student raises thousands for MS research

February 17, 2011

Becky Hall, a UW–Madison sophomore majoring in political science, has is on a quest to raise $50,000 for research on multiple sclerosis. Read More

Provost message on Thursday work, class day

February 17, 2011

Provost Paul M. DeLuca Jr. sent the following message to the campus community Wednesday evening, Feb. 16, 2011. Read More

UW’s Sollinger honored for transplant mentorship

February 16, 2011

Hans Sollinger, professor of surgery and an internationally recognized transplant surgeon, has been honored for his work as a mentor for junior faculty in transplant surgery. Read More

Chancellor Biddy Martin’s statement on UW System flexibility document

February 16, 2011

Here is a statement from University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin regarding a letter from UW System officials to Gov. Scott Walker discussing administrative flexibilities:… Read More

Statement of Chancellor Biddy Martin on the state budget repair bill

February 16, 2011

University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Biddy Martin has released the following statement about the state budget repair bill under consideration in the Legislature's Joint Committee on Finance: Read More

Writer’s Choice: Why wait for St. Patrick’s Day? Gaelic Storm visits Union Theater

February 16, 2011

Gaelic Storm blows into town at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19, as part of the Union Theater’s World Stage Series. Photo courtesy… Read More

What are you reading?

February 16, 2011

For years, we’ve shared noteworthy books with our readers. Now, it’s your turn! New or old, fiction or nonfiction — tell us the name of… Read More

Eco-friendly guest rooms come to Union South

February 16, 2011

When the new Union South opens on April 15, the 60-room hotel on its fourth and fifth floors will feature the latest technology to save… Read More

No changes to base-lot permit rates, bus passes

February 16, 2011

Although some campus policies and parking rates will change next fiscal year to begin to address a budget deficit in Transportation Services, individual base-lot permit… Read More

Milestones

February 16, 2011

Martin Zanni, Meloche-Bascom Professor of Chemistry, was named winner of the 2011 Award for Initiatives in Research by the National Academy of Sciences. The award… Read More

‘Global professionals’ ease HRS transition

February 16, 2011

This story is part of an ongoing series about the people behind HRS. There are few people on campus with more knowledge of the existing… Read More

Artist finds beauty in everyday objects

February 16, 2011

A UW–Madison graduate, Tad Gloeckler’s studies in natural resources and landscape architecture took a turn when he began a woodworking class. This sense of transformation,… Read More

Composer fuses light, sound in Carnegie premiere

February 16, 2011

Composer Laura Schwendinger (right) collaborates with her lighting designer cousin, Leni Schwendinger. In March at Carnegie Hall, the pair will debut a major… Read More

Academic Staff Professional Development grants available

February 16, 2011

All UW–Madison academic staff with 50 percent appointments or more are invited to apply for fiscal year 2011–12 Academic Staff Professional Development (ASPD) Grants for… Read More

RSVP for March 9 Roundtable lunch

February 16, 2011

The University Roundtable series continues on Wednesday, March 9. Come and enjoy the company of colleagues for a delicious lunch and speakers on interesting topics. Read More

Recent sightings: Ready, set, answers!

February 16, 2011

With their laptops fired up, UW–Madison academic advisors and Parent Program staff answered a steady stream of questions during a live web chat on… Read More