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A campus update from Chancellor Biddy Martin
Students, faculty and staff, As the semester draws to a close, I want to extend my thanks to each of you for doing your part…
UHS offers advice on how to take stress out of finals
Winter weather isn't the only thing blowing into Madison - so is final exam time, making it a blustery and stressful time of year for many University of Wisconsin–Madison students as they finish up research papers and study for tests.
Chinese athletes prepare to depart after successful semester
The 2010 Chinese Champions program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is winding up a highly successful inaugural session amid news that the innovative exchange has been extended for three additional years.
UW-Madison students launch magazine for Wisconsin women
In early September, a group of 20 University of Wisconsin–Madison students decided Wisconsin women have moxie, and in just 11 weeks, they produced a print and digital magazine to prove it.
University breaks ground on Energy Institute
Construction has begun on a $50 million new home for the Wisconsin Energy Institute (WEI) on the site of the old University Health Services Building.
‘Mann of the Shadows’ tribute to director Anthony Mann
Cinematheque’s “Mann of the Shadows” series will continue as a tribute to director Anthony Mann.
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 a book (or a few) that you’ve recently enjoyed, why you chose it and what makes the book memorable to you.
Chemist thrives on teaching, ‘potential for new discovery’
No one likes traffic problems, and it turns out cells are no different.
Milestones
Chemistry professor Bassam Shakhashiri was voted president-elect of the American Chemical Society (ACS). Shakhashiri will serve on the ACS board of directors for a three-year…
Knetter looks ahead as new UW Foundation president
When he became president of the UW Foundation on Oct. 16, Michael Knetter was doing what has become natural: pursuing an opportunity he saw as important.
Building literacy skills, friendships on Allied Drive
Miles from Bascom Hill, UW–Madison senior Lauren Chenevert’s Monday afternoon class takes place on a rug shared with 14 antsy third-graders. Her textbook: “Never Smile at a Monkey” by Steve Jenkins.
Coming up on the Big Ten Network
UW–Madison has regularly scheduled program time slots on the Big Ten Network. Look for our academic programming at noon on Tuesdays and at 3 a.m. Wednesday mornings.
Space still available for Badger Watch conference on Jan. 6
There are still spaces available for the fifth annual Badger Watch Safety Conference on Thursday, Jan. 6.
Partners in Giving raises $1.4 million
Although the 2010 Partners in Giving campaign has officially come to a close, there is still time to contribute.
Ombuds available to all faculty, staff
>The ombuds office is a resource for faculty and staff looking for an informal, impartial, confidential and independent option to discuss workplace disputes. Ombuds listen to faculty and staff concerns, clarify procedures, discuss options and act as intermediaries to resolve problems if needed.
Willow Creek pedestrian bridge renamed
The pedestrian bridge that crosses Willow Creek near the Natatorium will soon be known as the Harman Bridge.
Committee named for CIO search
A search-and-screen committee has been created to aid in the identification and selection of a new vice provost for information technology/chief information officer for UW–Madison
Virginia Horne Henry Fund accepts applications
The Virginia Horne Henry Fund for Women’s Physical Education provides money for an annual competition in a number of activities related to women’s physical education, activity and movement, including special programs, new course development, research support, visiting scholars/experts and student support.
Provost’s office requests Baldwin grant proposals
The provost’s office is soliciting proposals from faculty, staff and students for the spring 2011 Ira and Ineva Reilly Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Endowment competition.
Sunday’s cancellations due to blizzard
1:30 p.m. update: If you have information about campus event cancellations or service changes as a result of the weekend blizzard, email chancellor@news.wisc.edu. The list…