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University Health Services initiates mental health case-management program

December 14, 2010

Counseling and Consultation Services has created a new case-management program to serve students with complex mental health and social support needs. Read More

Study finds prayer can help handle harmful emotions

December 14, 2010

Those who choose to pray find personalized comfort during hard times, according to a University of Wisconsin–Madison sociologist. Read More

Patient language assessed in UW–Madison talk

December 14, 2010

The expression of illness in the digital age, and the impact of patient language on health information systems, will be explored by Catherine Arnott… Read More

Prevent theft over winter break

December 14, 2010

Theft is one of the most common crimes on the UW–Madison campus. As students head home for winter break, there are several easy steps you… Read More

UW seeks high court review of Badger Catholic decision

December 13, 2010

The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a federal appeals court ruling that required UW–Madison to fund religious worship activities. Read More

Sources for journalists: Looking back on 2010 and ahead to 2011

December 13, 2010

It was a year that brought the BP oil spill, continued U.S. involvement in Afghanistan, the emergence of the Tea Party, further expansion of social media and Wikileaks. Read More

Engineering students compete with unique inventions

December 13, 2010

A pedal-powered riding lawn mower, a green garbage disposal, an attachment for wheelchairs that increases traction in slick conditions: These, and others, are the designs that circulate inside engineering students' minds. Read More

Study examines higher education costs, productivity

December 13, 2010

American colleges and universities are becoming less productive in getting students through to graduation, but their productivity can be improved, according to a new study by two University of Wisconsin–Madison education experts. Read More

UW-Madison to celebrate 50 years of Peace Corps

December 13, 2010

The University of Wisconsin–Madison's African Studies Program will host Peace Corps and Africa: 50 Years, an event honoring half century of volunteer service. Read More

Hospital Santa ends his 43-year holiday run

December 13, 2010

A retired Madison firefighter who has dressed as Santa Claus for 43 years will make his final appearance at American Family Children's Hospital on Wednesday, Dec. 15. Read More

Event looks ahead to new Union South cinema

December 13, 2010

As part of the series of events anticipating Union South’s spring unveiling, UW–Madison will celebrate the facility’s new cinema Wednesday, Dec. 15. Students are… Read More

Cultural Linguistic Services recognized for promoting diversity

December 13, 2010

UW-Madison’s Cultural Linguistics Services program was among those recognized by the state Office of Employment Relations and the Council on Affirmative Action for its… Read More

Ohio congresswoman to speak at winter commencement

December 11, 2010

U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, the senior woman in the 112th Congress and a UW–Madison alumna, will deliver the charge to the graduates at the university's two winter commencement ceremonies on Sunday, Dec. 19, at the Kohl Center. Read More

Campus shakes off blizzard effects

December 11, 2010

11 a.m. Monday update: Campus operations are normal. Monday classes and the Monday work day are being held as usual. However, the NWS has… Read More

Ohio congresswoman to speak at winter commencement

December 10, 2010

U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, the senior woman in the 112th Congress and a UW–Madison alumna, will deliver the charge to the graduates at the university's two winter commencement ceremonies on Sunday, Dec. 19, at the Kohl Center. Read More

UW-Madison responds to Wiscard data exposure

December 10, 2010

UW-Madison takes IT security very seriously and makes consistent and strong efforts to protect tens of thousands of computers and users based on campus. The… Read More

Recent sightings: Board of Regents meeting

December 10, 2010

A group of Chinese student athletes, who were part of UW–Madison’s new Chinese Champions Program, listen as Chancellor Biddy Martin summarizes UW–Madison’s growing… Read More

Baldwin to address UW IT Academy students

December 10, 2010

  U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at this year’s Information Technology Academy (ITA) Holiday Luncheon on Saturday, Dec. 11… Read More

Dean of students: Study strong during finals

December 10, 2010

Dean of Students Lori Berquam and the Division of Student Life are encouraging students to “study strong” as the semester reaches its final stage. Read More