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Inspired by mom’s illness, student raises thousands for MS research
Becky Hall, a UW–Madison sophomore majoring in political science, has is on a quest to raise $50,000 for research on multiple sclerosis.
Provost message on Thursday work, class day
Provost Paul M. DeLuca Jr. sent the following message to the campus community Wednesday evening, Feb. 16, 2011.
UW’s Sollinger honored for transplant mentorship
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.
Chancellor Biddy Martin’s statement on UW System flexibility document
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:…
Statement of Chancellor Biddy Martin on the state budget repair bill
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:
Writer’s Choice: Why wait for St. Patrick’s Day? Gaelic Storm visits Union Theater
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…
What are you reading?
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…
Eco-friendly guest rooms come to Union South
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…
No changes to base-lot permit rates, bus passes
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…
Milestones
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…
‘Global professionals’ ease HRS transition
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…
Artist finds beauty in everyday objects
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,…
Composer fuses light, sound in Carnegie premiere
Composer Laura Schwendinger (right) collaborates with her lighting designer cousin, Leni Schwendinger. In March at Carnegie Hall, the pair will debut a major…
Academic Staff Professional Development grants available
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…
RSVP for March 9 Roundtable lunch
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.
Recent sightings: Ready, set, answers!
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…
Thyroid removal is safe and effective for Graves’ disease
Surgical removal of the thyroid isn't usually considered as the first option in treating Graves' disease, but a new University of Wisconsin–Madison study suggests that in experienced hands maybe it should be.