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For the Record
Wisconsin Week, the newspaper of record for UW–Madison, carries legally required notices for faculty and staff. Read More
We Conserve: Be the We
This column features the We Conserve program and its work on campus. Read More
UW–Madison addresses Nike–Honduras issues
Chancellor Biddy Martin is asking Nike to act during the next four months to remedy reports of workers’ rights abuses at the factories of two of the company’s subcontractors in Honduras. Read More
Go Big Read makes promising start in first year
It’s just a few months old, but Go Big Read, UW–Madison’s new common-reading program has delivered some impressive numbers. Read More
Engineering students to compete for thousands in prizes
Engineering mechanics students in the University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Engineering Physics will cap a semester of hard work when they compete for more than $4,000 in prizes in a design competition Monday, Dec. 14. Read More
Winter commencement set for Dec. 20
The University of Wisconsin–Madison's midyear commencement ceremonies are scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 20. They will be held at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Kohl Center. Each ceremony will be approximately two hours long. Read More
As pace slows, take a look at campus art exhibits
The pace of events on campus is slowing as the end of the semester nears. In other areas, things are barreling toward completing projects, finishing research and writing assignments, and preparing for final exams. Perhaps it’s time to hit the brakes and take a look at a few campus art exhibits before they, too, say adieu. Read More
Writer seeks to clarify Graduate School reorganization issue
The following letter was submitted to Wisconsin Week on Nov. 17. Find more information about the resolution referenced in the letter. Read More
Faculty Senate presentation addresses recent resolution
Editor’s note: Robert Hauser, professor of sociology, gave the following presentation at the Nov. 2 Faculty Senate meeting regarding a resolution about the reorganization of the Graduate School. Read More
Artist in residence finds comfort in woodworking
As the Windgate Wood Artist in Residence, Katie Hudnall is winding down a semester of working alongside student woodworkers. With no formal teaching responsibilities, her time here has provided not only an uninterrupted period for her own work but a chance for the students around her to see the life and process of a working artist up close. Read More
Coming up on the Big Ten Network
Following is a look at the UW–Madison-related programming scheduled for the next several weeks on the Big Ten Network. Read More
Milestones
Kelly Cherry, Department of English, has recently published her 18th and 19th full-length books, “Girl in a Library: On Women Writers and the Writing Life”… Read More
Stage fright is not an issue for Shakhashiri
On Dec. 6, Shakashiri wrapped up the 40th year of his wildly popular Christmas lecture with two packed performances of “Once Upon a Christmas Cheery in the Lab of Shakhashiri.” Read More
Star teacher takes a different approach to chemistry
In the well of the lecture hall, Cathy Middlecamp begins Chemistry 108, Chemistry in Context, with some encouragement: “This was your first exam, but you knocked it out of the park.” Before easing into the day’s topic, she tells a story showing that science is no stranger to real life. Read More
Stay safe out there: Advisory issued on snowballs, snow clearance
To help assure the safety of pedestrians, snow removal crews and Madison motorists, University of Wisconsin–Madison safety officials are urging people to refrain from throwing… Read More
Letter from Provost Paul DeLuca to deans on academic expectations following class cancellations
First, I hope everyone is tolerating the weather as well as possible! Which brings me to the issue at hand. Students, staff and faculty will… Read More
Snow Action Day declared, UW inclement weather guidelines for employees detailed
With a winter storm forecast to bear down on Madison on Tuesday into Wednesday, here is some important information regarding snow removal and employee guidelines during inclement weather. Read More
TIP/Weather expertise for snowstorm
To: Editors/news directors From: Terry Devitt (608) 262-8282, trdevitt@wisc.edu Re: TIP/Meteorological expertise for snowstorm The storm bearing down on Wisconsin may be of… Read More