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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.
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.
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.
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”…
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.”
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.
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…
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…
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.
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…
UW-Madison, Beloit partnership produces water-run scooter
At first glance, a 50-cc Vespa scooter and a squad car may not appear to have much in common.
Project helps seniors put lives on paper
A UW–Madison graduate student leads a workshop that will ultimately help participants at the Madison Senior Center write their own life stories.
TechShop students help nonprofits boost social-networking profiles, interactivity
College students have a reputation for spending countless hours updating their Facebook status, tweeting with friends on Twitter and watching online videos.
Madison Initiative accepts 114 second-round proposals
The Madison Initiative for Undergraduates (MIU) has accepted 114 proposals for review for its second-round deadline on Nov. 23.
UW-Madison study ties lower hormone use to fewer breast cancer cases
Decreased use of post-menopausal hormones likely accounts for more than 40 percent of a dramatic, one-year decline in breast cancer incidence, according to a new…
Seasonal flu shots available for faculty, staff through Dec. 11
Injectable seasonal flu shots will be offered to faculty and staff at a number of campus locations next week, Dec. 7-11.
Badger fans travel with WAA to the Champs Sports Bowl
The Wisconsin Badgers are headed to the Champs Sports Bowl in Orlando, Fla., on Tuesday, Dec. 29, and loyal fans will follow the team as part of the official Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) bowl tour.
Web chat to answer housing questions
Questions about housing for next year? We have answers!
Recent sightings: H1N1 vaccinations
Student Kemi Olarinde (left) receives an H1N1 influenza vaccination from University Health Services nurse Marsha Steffen (right) during the H1N1 FlashVax clinic held…